Helping an adult up from a seated position is one of the most difficult tasks you as a caregiver will face. Difficulties with transferring are usually due to a combination of poor seating design and an individual's health, memory, and behavioral challenges.

In this section, we'll show you several things you can do to help someone transfer more easily and, at the same time, keep you safe from physical injury.

If the person is seriously disabled, has had a total hip replacement, or needs more than minimal help – it's essential to get hands-on training from a physical or occupational therapist – for their safety and yours.