Guest guest Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thank you, Helene. There are so many times I need to be reminded to hang in there and take a few extra deep breaths.  Jeff When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. " ~ Unknown >________________________________ > >To: LBDcaregivers >Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 8:08 AM >Subject: Re: Gait belts > > > > >Jeff, >I love the quote that you use with your signature - I am using it with another favorite of mine. > >Wishing you good days ahead, >Helene in NY > > >> > >> > >> >Subject: Gait belts >> >To: LBDcaregivers >> >Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:21 PM >> > >> > >> > >> >For those that don't know, gait belts are heavy cotton webbing about >> >3 inches wide with a gripper type buckle. They are quick put around >> >the " patients " waist and to buckle up. They give a great handle for >> >helping balance, transfers, walking, etc. >> > >> >Gait belts are highly recommended for people who might fall or need >> >assistance of any kind, especially during transfers. As we age, our >> >skin gets thinner, and, tears more easily. Gait belts give the care >> >givers something else to hand on to or grab when the person needs >> >help. Grabbing at clothing, arms, etc. is just asking for falls, >> >skin tears, broken bones, etc. to happen. >> > >> >Probably more important is that gait belts make the care giver more >> >safe too. Having a gait belt increases the control the care giver >> >has over the " patient " , and, by this, increases the balance and >> >safety of the care giver. Do use one. They are inexpensive and >> >increase the safety for all involved. >> > >> >Bonnie... retired Occupational Therapist >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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