Lifting and Transferring
Overview
Lifting & Transferring is the process of physically moving a patient or a loved one. This module will provide you with step-by-step instruction for a variety of transfers, as well as a variety of tips for you to consider.
The video is broken down into specific scenes that demonstrate a separate technique for the different stages of the moving and transferring process. The video module can be stopped and restarted at any point in its play, allowing the user to make sure that the right technique is being employed at the right time or in the appropriate way.
Video (click a button to launch video in new window)
This video is approximately 11.5 minutes long.
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Other Resources
Visit the Home Modification and Assistive Products section of the Resources page for additional information.
Contact the geriatric care specialist with your questions and comments regarding the Lifting & Transferring Module by emailing CAREgivinghelp@cje.net or by calling 773.381.6008.
It is important to remember the geriatric care specialist may not be able to respond immediately to your message. It may take two to three days before receiving a response.
Many questions submitted to the geriatric care specialist via email or voicemail message will be posted and responded to through the CAREgivinghelp message board. If you do not want your question and its response posted on the message board, please make your wish clear in your email or voicemail message to the geriatric care specialist.