https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2 daily 0.75 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-raise-or-lower-your-bed-height-to-improve-safety-and-accessibility monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1710852891942-9XF99UBB3ICP4UJSCG6A/IMG_8663.jpg Blog - How to Raise or Lower Your Bed Height to Improve Safety and Accessibility - Bed Height Just Right The ideal h=bed height is one where you can sit on the edge of the bed with your feet flat on the floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1710852892040-7EZCLRS020CBA93YK1NP/IMG_8665.jpg Blog - How to Raise or Lower Your Bed Height to Improve Safety and Accessibility - Bed Height Too High If the bed height is too high, there is increase risk of sliding off the edge of the bed when getting in or out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1710852893751-542XYET1Z2C1XXHFVZTW/IMG_8666.jpg Blog - How to Raise or Lower Your Bed Height to Improve Safety and Accessibility - Bed Height Too Low If the bed height is too low, it can be difficult to get up from the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Raise or Lower Your Bed Height to Improve Safety and Accessibility - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-improve-the-safety-and-accessibility-of-your-bedroom monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Bedroom - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1710939685035-VDQ9U017IOX5OXLYS5Y5/IMG_8383.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Bedroom - If you have a mobility limitation, sometimes it can be helpful to have something to hold onto next to or on the bed to help with rolling in bed, sitting up, and standing from the edge of the bed. There are many styles and models of bed rails that can act as a handle to hold onto to help with these tasks. Some people have pre-concieved notions that bed rails are meant to keep someone from rolling out of the bed. While there are some rails that are designed with this intention, bed rails can come in all shapes and sizes. Some are shorter in nature that purely act as a handle and do not block your pathway of getting in and out of bed. If you live in an assisted living environment, there may be restrictions on the use of bed rails. It is always a great idea to consult with an occupational therapist when addressing problems with bed mobility to provide advice on which adaptive equipment will best meet your needs. Also see our blog on “"How to Choose a Bed Rail” (BLOG COMING SOON!) for more information on choosing a bed rail that is compatible with your bed. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/homesafety monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - Creating Safe and Accessible Home Environments - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-improve-the-safety-and-accessibility-of-your-livingroom monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1712185180374-XALBQ3XQXTUVDTZLYN0P/IMG_0149.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Living Room - Lift Recliner Lift recliner help by raising you to a taller height, making it easier to stand up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1712185180623-DI2PO36QQD007XQD9HN6/IMG_0151.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Living Room - Custom-Build Chair Risers These risers were built around the existing chair legs, making stilts to raise the height of this client’s favorite chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1712185184408-3GKR1HRQ098UAHBHGFA4/IMG_8387.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Living Room - Stand Assist Couch Rails These rails add armrests to your couch, making it easier to stand up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Living Room - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-improve-the-safety-of-your-bathroom monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Bathroom - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/ccc25260-c443-4f74-b07e-e3ab23c41c12/IMG_8275+1.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Bathroom - The transition from sitting to standing can be a challenge for seniors. Low toilet seats can be especially difficult for seniors with arthritis or other mobility issues. Installing a raised toilet seat can make this task much easier, decreasing pain and strain on the knee joints, while improving safety. Consider choosing a seat with sturdy handles for additional support. I prefer to use models that bolt to the toilet commode for improved safety and stability. Risers that simply sit on top of the commode with a simple clamp tend to tip and are not as stable. This Carex Toilet Seat Riser (pictured here) is my go-to model for toilet seat risers. Be sure to check if your toilet is round in shape or elongated, before purchasing a riser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/96f2a832-4ed0-4a4d-b4fe-8e347261ffd5/IMG_0109.jpg Blog - How to Improve the Safety and Accessibility of Your Bathroom - For seniors with mobility and balance issues, standing for an extended period in the shower can be challenging and risky. A shower chair or bench provides a stable seating option, allowing seniors to shower comfortably and safely. My go-to favorite shower chair is the Carex Shower Chair (pictured here). This chair has a deeper seat for better stability and the plastic legs allow for easy adjustment of height without creating rust over time, as with models with metal legs. If you like your shower chair to have some armrests or handles, I also like the Drive Medical Shower Chair. Most shower chairs are compatible with standard showers and baths, however some older bathtubs are too narrow to fit a shower chair. If you or your loved ones have specific needs for mobility and safety, please consider requesting a referral for an occupational therapy home assessment to help find the shower chair that will best meet your needs. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-choose-a-transport-chair monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Choose a Transport Chair - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/does-medicare-pay-for-wheelchairs monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - Does Medicare Pay for Wheelchairs? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/does-medicare-pay-for-transport-chairs monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - Does Medicare Pay for Transport Chairs? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/whats-the-difference-between-a-wheelchair-and-a-transport-chair monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698434736937-HTR3GRA218E8OETAHF45/20220408_151623578_iOS.jpg Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? - Transport Wheelchair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698434803787-QLCMPVXEU6CN0DEK6JBD/Capture+2023-05-11+09_10_20.png Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698435425292-YNNLS41CWMR7PX55GPJO/Capture%2B2023-05-09%2B09_30_11.jpg Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? - Standard Wheelchair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698436106863-FGD2MCOUQZMESMCKTB1I/Capture+2023-10-27+03_43_33.png Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? - Transport Wheelchair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698436110984-5YQWL6LGZ4HVLZZMF3GQ/blank+image.png Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1698436106839-D21OWZTMSWQU0U9L6GP9/Capture+2023-05-11+08_42_39.png Blog - What’s the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair? - Standard Wheelchair https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-are-spinal-precautions monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1b93f863-0e87-4652-beb9-bafc35e7171c/IMG_8288.jpg Blog - What are Spinal Precautions? - 1) No Bending This means no bending at the waist beyond 90*. If you are sitting upright in a chair with your back straight, that is as far as your should lean. This is one of the hardest precautions to abide by, as it means that you will not be permitted to bend and pick something up off the floor, bend over to tie your shoe, or bend to put on your sock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/3b28a5aa-cb04-4fbc-92c5-e8c158aa0225/IMG_8309.jpg Blog - What are Spinal Precautions? - 2) No Lifting This means that you should avoid lifting anything that weighs more than a gallon milk (approximately 5 pounds). It is helpful to buy household goods in smaller containers or in smaller quantities, and to unload items in several, short trips. Ask for help with lifting to avoid strain and injury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/accc39aa-e668-4f6f-97e9-3a0d6b6caace/IMG_8311.jpg Blog - What are Spinal Precautions? - 3) No Twisting Your back and your feet should always be facing the same direction. This means, no turning sideways to reach for something out of the closet or to look behind you. Take several slow, small steps to turn and fully face the direction you need to look or turn. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-are-hip-precautions monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686937394023-70ZOE9F1RXH3VOFPSZ04/IMG_8288.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid bending at the waist. Avoiding bending at the waist is a hip precaution for patient’s who have had a hip precaution with the posterior approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686937404412-JDWJYF0UIKXC0F01HOVX/IMG_8292.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid lifting the knee above the waist. Avoiding raising the knee above the hip is a hip precaution for patient’s who have had a hip precaution with the posterior approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686937413520-7TJQODQFK3IBUVHL47PA/IMG_8293.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid crossing your legs. Avoiding crossing your legs is a hip precaution for patient’s who have had a hip precaution with the posterior approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686937367881-IHZ2MQZ72OTIQ2NX5DBJ/IMG_8514.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid internal rotation. Avoiding internal rotation is a precaution for patient’s who have had a posterior approach hip replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686937431433-FLKG1LFGIHOZPUZ62UVP/IMG_8297.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid the "figure four" position. Avoiding the figure-four position is a hip precaution for patient’s who have had a hip precaution with the posterior approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686936113959-4WHXDND91L8MXYQFFFBV/IMG_8285.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid hip extension. Avoiding hip extension is a motion to avoid if you have had a hip replacement using the anterior approach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686936283065-A07HEDSF24N1743Z16W8/Capture+2023-06-16+01_23_42.png Blog - What are Hip Precautions? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686936113911-YDSIGK75JKO12D0S48XL/IMG_8287.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid external rotation. Avoiding external rotation is a motion to avoid if you have had a hip replacement using the anterior approach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686936254892-5HD8XDFV90PQVZIZXR2Q/Capture+2023-06-16+01_23_42.png Blog - What are Hip Precautions? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686936500338-LTXWK3C8JV1BZDK80NOV/IMG_8297.jpg Blog - What are Hip Precautions? - Avoid the figure-four position. Avoiding the figure four position is a motion to avoid if you have had a hip replacement using the anterior approach https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-is-a-hip-kit monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/efdd2820-bf7e-47e2-acf7-4af5d7619314/IMG_0175.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Dressing Stick A dressing stick has multiple purposes ranging from assisting with taking clothes or socks off your body, putting clothes on, and even reaching for clothes within your closet. The dressing stick can be used to hook on a belt loop and to wrap a jacket around your shoulders. The purpose of the dressing stick is to prevent bending and twisting while getting dressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/7f609a55-524d-4312-89a2-434b0cb8b54e/IMG_0025.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Sock Aid There are two types of sock aids, one is made of plastic while the other is flexible. You will place the sock around the end of sock aid while making sure the sock is adjusted appropriately to simulate the positioning on your foot. The long handles are used to place the sock on the foot without having to bend over or lift your legs. Feel free to check out our our YouTube video on “How to use a Sock Aid” for more information on how to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/9fadbf61-5620-4297-a8e5-987665fe52ba/IMG_0027.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Long-Handled Shoehorn A long-handled shoehorn is either made of plastic or aluminum and is placed at the heel of the shoe to assist with sliding your foot into your shoe. Shoehorns vary in length that are most suitable for your height. Feel free to check out our our YouTube video on “How to use a Long-Handled Shoe Horn” for more information on how to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/d1275380-84d2-4046-aca0-a3198f54d1ac/IMG_0026.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Reacher A reacher is made with aluminum and plastic and varies in length from 26-34’’. There are multiple purposes for using a reacher including putting on briefs/pants and picking up items from lower surfaces to prevent you from bending over. Feel free to check out our our YouTube video on “How to use a Reacher to Put on Your Pants without Bending” for more information on how to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/05e82085-1d99-463a-b667-997d394b9503/70793194694__F5A1FEA3-2305-4049-9A7F-978186C9F1C3+1.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Long-Handled Sponge Long handled sponges are most suitable to be used while showering to assist with bathing your lower leges and back. A towel can be wrapped around the end of the sponge to dry your legs and back. It is important to make sure your sponge is left to air dry after each use. The picture shown here is a sponge that is typically given to clients while they are in the hospital or rehab. For home use, I prefer a long-handled loofah like this one, as they last longer and are more sturdy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/9dc75e26-b8e1-4123-b6df-4890138844bf/IMG_0028.jpg Blog - What is a Hip Kit? - Elastic shoelaces When you are unable to bend over or lift your legs to tie your shoes, elastic shoelaces may be helpful. The shoestrings will be removed and replaced with elastic ones. The elasticity in the laces allows you to keep your shoes tied while putting on and taking off your shoes while also ensuring a comfortable fit. Elastic shoe laces come in a variety of styles: Standard Laces No-Tie Laces Bungee-Style Laces Just be sure to check the size and length of the shoelaces before purchasing. Feel free to check out our our YouTube video on “How to Elastic Shoelaces” for more information on how to use them. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-do-i-get-dressed-with-hip-precautions monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929529083-6BOSNSDQX7ODYCL66QWB/IMG_8316.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - Putting on pants with a reacher Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929529121-EFMHI2R1WFKD9BLNRYDN/IMG_8317.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929531771-AHQN51PZZRAHL7YN70HP/IMG_8318.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929532050-ZCC5WE8F1Y88FIGSG6K8/IMG_8319.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929534360-7QAWESXVCZ20M7H3G6OF/IMG_8320.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929534861-TFG1E7U93JKDGE0XNTQD/IMG_8321.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929536529-UZZRLVPAXISVMRKYHGJP/IMG_8322.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to put on your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to put on your pants if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931066558-FN6SXHNQ1IAEJIGHGOXH/IMG_8336.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a long-handled shoe horn Techniques for using a long handled shoe to help with putting on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931066775-QJGB18SNQ734F2XEY6CZ/IMG_8337.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a long-handled shoe horn Techniques for using a long handled shoe to help with putting on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931068450-TTL9JNZQLP1RC7HFT5AK/IMG_8338.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a long-handled shoe horn Techniques for using a long handled shoe to help with putting on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930584378-KNGOWHJ97TFCJJS5VZK4/IMG_8214.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930584495-ZLZ3IVNLXISREYPI1URP/IMG_8217.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930588770-O843X0IT1TULF4NC6F60/IMG_8218.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930588719-FYE854P38OXUP6U5CARR/IMG_8221.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930592637-2AI6TXE2JFIB5PJGOIVU/IMG_8223.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686930592717-SOW24ESGVPKW4UTNO8HT/IMG_8224.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a sock aid to put on your socks Techniques for how to use a sock aid to help with putting your socks on without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931873303-TEH28HLPG4DQZCUCHX49/IMG_8355.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use elastic shoes laces Techniques for using elastic shoes laces to help reduce the need for bending over to tie laces if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931873303-BCTS8V92R0JGAUVBJBS7/IMG_8357.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use elastic shoe laces Techniques for using elastic shoes laces to help reduce the need for bending over to tie laces if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931875108-H39M1M131U5FMHLQCKD9/IMG_8354.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use elastic shoe laces Techniques for using elastic shoes laces to help reduce the need for bending over to tie laces if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931923463-0VUAWA6XM47SQG4J3ATP/IMG_8365.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use elastic shoe laces Techniques for using elastic shoes laces to help reduce the need for bending over to tie laces if you have back or hip precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929940889-XGQ7S0ZSK9SBVE7KNYOS/IMG_8323.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to take off your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to help with taking your pants off if you have hip or back precautions, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929940904-P2V1DMW3HVMMQ9TAMRCB/IMG_8325.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to take off your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to help with taking your pants off if you have hip or back precautions, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929943851-NUZ1A2B53JMEQ6EZBDMV/IMG_8326.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to take off your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to help with taking your pants off if you have hip or back precautions, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929943998-LRI88K7B6JVNOGM629OK/IMG_8327.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to take off your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to help with taking your pants off if you have hip or back precautions, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686929945672-FJL8F62E14UXMAZYODJ7/IMG_8328.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - using a reacher to take off your pants Technique for how to use a reacher to help with taking your pants off if you have hip or back precautions, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931509791-TDWAQB0Q1F37XBO4MVJU/IMG_8358.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - How to use a long-handled shoe horn Techniques for how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931509112-9YO4TYO9RJNWNF1CP8UL/IMG_8360.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a reacher and a shoe horn to put on your shoes Techniques for how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931511683-B87J5I98G5POR7LZWPKU/IMG_8363.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes Techniques for how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931512457-UMQ0VPNHFJ8KGRODE4YC/IMG_8364.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes Techniques for how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1686931513855-7WFNRAND7WMAISTFHVXN/IMG_8366.jpg Blog - How Do I Get Dressed with Hip Precautions? - How to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes. Techniques for how to use a long-handled shoe horn and a reacher to put on your shoes without bending if you have hip or back precautions. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/features-of-a-manual-wheelchair-explained monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/5cd9a14f-2810-40a1-b908-7e2514d417b0/Capture+2023-05-11+08_43_38.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained - Cushions If your you or your client’s wheelchair came with a cushion, make sure you use it! This is important for a few reasons: Pressure Relief: The cushion provides additional padding under the client to prevent pressure ulcers. This is especially important if your client is in their wheelchair for much of the day, as the seat of the chair itself is not sufficiently padded. Chair Height: If your client’s wheelchair was purchased through their insurance, the chair was specially measured and designed to fit their body type and size. This measurement includes the seat-to-floor height of the chair. The thickness of the cushion is included in that measurement, so if you remove the cushion, it means that their chair will be 2-4 inches too low, making it difficult for them to stand up or self-propel using their feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/97af1abc-3fbe-4fa0-b41d-4de9ca1fb900/Capture+2023-05-11+08_42_19.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained - Arm Rests Some wheelchairs have “swing-away” arm rests, that can either be removed, or swung back to make room for a sliding transfer, using a small lever or push-button at the front base of the arm rest. Other wheelchairs have rigid armrests that do not move at all. If you have a client that needs to scoot or slide laterally for transfers, they will require a wheelchair that has swing away armrests. If their chair does not have this function, please request a therapy evaluation for a wheelchair assessment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1683810572607-GFFVD0KIUUONF3IFDUAA/Capture+2023-05-11+09_09_14.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1683810630801-6LXR8ZMINSKSXZ8KOSZH/Capture+2023-05-11+09_10_20.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1683810350372-5XPN11KN0KC2WYAL3N5L/Capture+2023-05-11+08_43_03.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/5f45331f-fc6d-4b77-a6ac-21694b30be75/IMG_7473.jpg Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained - Standard Wheelchairs: A standard wheelchair has 2 large back wheels and 2 small front caster wheels. The brakes are located on the large wheels at the patient’s side. The weight of a standard wheelchair varies depending on its size, and what it is made from. The average weight for a “standard” manual wheelchair is around 41-43 pounds. Lightweight models weigh a little less, averaging at about 35-38 pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/f53670d2-b79e-4e25-8fd4-bf3f5d0d0a5a/Capture+2023-05-11+08_42_39.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained - Brakes Brakes on wheelchairs must be locked before standing up or sitting down from a wheelchair. Brakes should be checked periodically to make sure they are locking fully. If they are not, please contact the vendor, or a local medical supply shop to request a tune-up or repair, as this can increase the risk of falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1683810711085-ZY8YXCCP3AMJ6Z3UMYQD/Capture+2023-05-11+08_43_26.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1683810711802-WR285PRTBVXVDWB794KM/Capture+2023-05-11+08_43_16.png Blog - Features of a Manual Wheelchair, Explained https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-is-the-difference-between-a-manual-and-electric-patient-lift monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675543208302-TNNI1R1XS2TCZXMW7T2X/manual+hoyer.jpg Blog - What is the Difference between a Manual and Electric Patient Lift? - Manual Hoyer Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675543208327-XOC6SZX0L39XAS25MNRM/manual+sit+to+stand.jpg Blog - What is the Difference between a Manual and Electric Patient Lift? - Manual Sit-to-Stand Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - What is the Difference between a Manual and Electric Patient Lift? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675543337603-8MDOQZXVWQPV7LN5Z6HF/electric+hoyer+1.png Blog - What is the Difference between a Manual and Electric Patient Lift? - Electric Hoyer Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675543337231-50U71DJF8TXIK03HJV1T/750_3567.png Blog - What is the Difference between a Manual and Electric Patient Lift? - Electric Sit-to-Stand Lift https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-are-the-different-types-of-sit-to-stand-lifts monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675542745921-2TGW8O0DS85G5U1AW9QX/manual+sit+to+stand.jpg Blog - What is a Sit-to-Stand Lift? - Lever-Operated Manual Sit-to-Stand Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675542746019-8WE7N6TTJ9NMBQXYIAL9/stand+assist+lift.jpg Blog - What is a Sit-to-Stand Lift? - Stand Assist Manual Sit-to-Stand Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - What is a Sit-to-Stand Lift? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/c3a08133-0a28-477d-8d3e-cbf101314174/IMG_7299.jpg Blog - What is a Sit-to-Stand Lift? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-are-the-different-types-of-hoyer-lifts monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541755750-PVDO2MCT732YDSAS2S7C/manual+hoyer.jpg Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Manual Hoyer Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541755405-A6HIVRRS6U0IVAME8C94/electric+hoyer+1.png Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Electric Hoyer Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541755020-5KXTGZZ0ALUK3Q7LWX5J/car+lift.jpg Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Car/Travel Hoyer Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541417728-SQVUWO8MRZVP6XXIBTJU/ceiling+lift.png Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Ceiling Mounted Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541418495-A363EJB4APDBW9N6GN76/suspension+lift.png Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Tension-Mounted Lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675541417438-UYRVM96KR17T1T1JF4MK/a+frame+lift.jpg Blog - What is a Hoyer Lift? - Free-Standing Portable Lift https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/how-to-choose-a-hoyer-lift-sling monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675540344977-1RV0TLNFXCXZYKNNDDM1/access+sling+1.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling - High Back Access Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675540345001-43R1RI4BVEA2S3ZAEC00/access+sling+2.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling - Compact Access Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675540180535-VM0Z29I4W6HB9305GXBR/u+sling+2.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675540180570-4NDABB3VRJ25T19RO4U4/us+ling+1.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675539753230-J2HII7FYBPAV35CLCPF9/full+body+sling+1.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1675539753366-O0P9FI1TFGW9FP8TPOMP/full+body+sling+2.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/69a5cabd-5e94-4ca6-bdb0-28a137f518e3/full+body+with+hygiene+cutout.jpg Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling Full Body Sling with Hygiene Cutout This sling has the same design as the full-body sling, but has a circular cutout near the bottom to allow a patient to be positioned onto the toilet. Hygiene slings, like this one are generally made of mesh, for ease of cleaning and washing. Hygiene slings can also be helpful for use while bathing to allow access to the patient’s bottom for thorough hygiene. One thing to consider with this type of sling, is that the patient’s pants will need to be taken off prior to transferring them to the toilet. This typically involves putting the patient in bed, removing their pants, and then transferring them to the toilet, as there will not be a way to take off clothing while in the sling. This process takes some planning ahead, but can be effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - How to Choose a Hoyer Lift Sling - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://www.thresholdot.com/blog-2/what-is-the-difference-between-a-hoyer-lift-and-a-sit-to-stand-lift monthly 0.5 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/1a985b6a-43a6-468a-a88c-1a873ab3003f/book+cover.png Blog - What is the Difference between a Hoyer Lift and a Sit to Stand Lift? - A Therapist’s Guide to Caregiving The book includes 170 pages of full-color, step-by step instructions, to provide you with all the skills you need to provide safe, thorough, and compassionate care at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/d5205f6a-ef79-4a54-8f1f-1f66be693fc9/IMG_7299.jpg Blog - What is the Difference between a Hoyer Lift and a Sit to Stand Lift? - Sit to Stand Lifts Electric Sit to Stand Lift (image used with permission from SpanAmerica) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8d70c3ea9e15de737b959/fce5a4bc-1fcf-48cd-b23f-2820204ea720/IMG_7291.jpg Blog - What is the Difference between a Hoyer Lift and a Sit to Stand Lift? Hoyer Lifts A Hoyer lift is device that holds the patient in a hammock-type sling to lift them completely up and transfer them to a new surface. The sling covers the upper 2/3 of their body and comes in a variety of designs, depending on the function you are looking for. For assistance with choosing a sling, see our article on “How to choose the correct Hoyer lift sling.” A Hoyer lift can be used to transfer a person in and out of bed and can also be used for recliners, wheelchairs, shower chairs and bedside commodes. 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