How can you pick up a handicap person from the floor?
March 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
My mom takes care of my father and every now and then my father falls, he can barely walk at times. My mom takes care of him, she is for the most part by herself with him the whole day. Is there anything that can be used device, etc to help her pick him up when he is having a bad day amd can’t cooperate with the lifting?
Get a gait belt.
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It is very helpful and will save her back. You can get one at any medical supply store or perhaps a pharmacy. If he is really heavy or unable to bear weight at all, she could resort to a mechanical lift. I know what she’s going through and it can be tough. Make sure she knows her physical limits.
