Wheeled mobility devices, which include manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and scooters are assistive devices. Often times, someone is not instructed best practice to stand from a manual wheelchair. If you are with someone using a wheelchair and they need to stand, verbally cue them the following:
If the person uses a walker, make sure the walker is already in front of them. A person must be seated all the way back in the wheelchair prior to beginning to stand.
Providing these cues decreases the risk of falls from a wheelchair and increases the overall safety of your loved one.
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