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Assess your lifting limitations,
(do you have back or hip problems, etc)
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Are there tools you can use
(back support, sliding board, taking out armrest of
wheelchair, walker or cane)
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Inform your loved one what you
are about to do, (lift, roll them over, transfer)
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Ask your loved one if he or she
can assist with the lifting
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Be sure that the surface is not
slippery (will you need to put shoes on your loved
one)
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NEVER jerk or suddenly pull on
your loved one
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Transfer from the strongest side
of your loved one
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If your loved one starts to
fall, lower him or her gently on the floor and if
you think you can not lift them from the floor, get
secondary help or call 911
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Lift with your legs and keep a
straight back
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Prior to and after the lifting
carefully do some back stretches, using proper
techniques
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