Author: Makayla Matson, OTD, OTR/L
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Best Hoyer Lift for Home Use: What Actually Matters
Most patient lift buying guides skip the two things that decide whether the lift works in your house: your doorway width and…
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Free Medical Equipment for Seniors: Programs That Work
There are real programs that put a hospital bed, wheelchair or patient lift in your home at little or no cost. This…
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Shower Chair vs Transfer Bench: Which One Fits?
A shower chair and a transfer bench solve two different problems, and picking the wrong one is how people fall getting into…
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Properly Using a Gait Belt
In this instructional video, designed specifically for caregivers of ALS patients, we’re focusing on a critical tool in your caregiving toolkit: the…
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Properly Using a GivMohr Sling
In this instructional video, we will demonstrate how to properly put on a GivMohr Sling, an essential tool designed to provide support…
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Sara Stedy Operation
In this instructional video, we’re focusing on how to effectively operate the Sara Stedy, a key piece of equipment designed to assist…
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Hoyer Lift Operation
In this instructional video, designed specifically for caregivers of individuals living with ALS, we’re focusing on one of the most valuable tools…
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Bed Mobility Transfer Techniques
This instructional video will focus on bed mobility transfer techniques and is designed to empower caregivers and individuals facing mobility challenges. We…
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Dependent Pivot Transfer Technique
In this instructional video, we will demonstrate mastering the dependent pivot transfer technique. This method is crucial for caregivers assisting individuals who…
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Rolling Walker Transfer Techniques
In this instructional video, we’ll guide you through the crucial techniques of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers using a rolling walker. These essential…