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EXPERT'S TIPS
Rosemary Bakker
It's not easy getting around most homes in a wheelchair. If you can't enlarge doorways or remove doors, use a narrow wheelchair, called a transport wheelchair, to get through narrow doorways.

Repositioning in Chair



Please note that these videos are not dementia specific and do not include special instructions essential for people with dementia. To keep you and the person you care for safe, be sure to read the 10 Golden Rules During a Transfer and seek advice from a health care professional.

This video clip is from "Transfer Training & Mobility Skills for Caregivers" produced by Ohana Pacific Rehabilitation Services.

Excerpt from the video: "Our philosophy is that the caregiver is just as important as the patient because if anything happens to the caregiver, everyone's in trouble. This video is intended as a learning tool and not as replacement for professional consultation."


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