If your family member is not able to stand with aid, then:

. Block the chair and bed wheels.

. Lift the bed.

. Remove the pillow from the head of your family member.

. Move the family member as close to the edge of the bed.

. Lift the head of the bed to a 90-degree angle if you have an articulated bed.

. Cross arms and legs of your family member.

. Place one hand in the shoulders and the other on the feet of your family member. In a single movement, pivot him/her towards the edge of the bed into a sitting position.

. Lower the bed to the height of the chair. It should be placed in a 35-degree angle in relation to bed.

. Cross arms of your family member and place your arms around his/her waist.

. In a single swing movement, help him/her to reach the chair.

. If necessary, you should align your family member positioning.

. Place yourself behind the chair, cross your family member arms and hold his/her hands at the same time you push him/her towards the chair.

 

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