WALKING
- Assist resident to sit on edge of bed.
- Support for 10 to 15 seconds, check for dizziness.
- Assist resident to put shoes or slippers.
- Assist resident to stand on count of three.
- Allow resident to gain balance. 6. Stand to side and slightly behind resident.
ASSIST WITH WALKER
- Assist resident to sit on edge of bed.
- Support for 10 to 15 seconds, check for dizziness.
- Assist resident to put shoes or slippers.
- Place walker in front of resident.
- Brace leg of walker with your foot and place your hand on top of walker.
- Assist resident to stand on count of three.
- Stand to side and slightly behind resident.
- Have resident move the walker forward 6 to 10 inches then step up to walker.