Guest guest Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 : My daughter reminded me of something last night...At the nursing home, they had waist bands --very sturdy and about 3 inches wide. The staff used them to help move the patients around, let them down easily and assist them in getting up. We found them very useful and always brought them with us when we took him for an outing. Once you get them on the seat, you can go to the drivers side and pull them in with the belt. I think you could get one at a big drug store or a shop where you buy medical equipment--probably online too. The idea about the plastic bag sounds good and it would also work to protect the seat from spill accidents or urinary problems. Good luck. Leona Leona: Caregiver for husband Ray, age 68, diagnosed 2/04 with Parkinson's Disease. Changed doctors, diagnosed 6/06 with LBD. Almost continual downhill slide no matter what drugs we try. 5/2/08 Ray was placed in Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego, NY, 1 hour from home. So far, so good! Hardest thing I have ever done in my life, however. 3/19/09 transferred to Samaritan Keep NH in Watertown, NY closer to home. He passed peacefully at 5:18 am on April 14, 2009. I am handling it OK. 'Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you don't want to live without.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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