Guest guest Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 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 > > > >Â > > > >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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