Aging often brings with it mobility issues. These patient handling problems can frustrate caregivers and even lead to being transferred from home to a nursing home.
The ability to transfer people is not intuitive. It is a learned skill. Combine the knowledge of how to reduce the transfer load and a simple tool and you have a combination that can keep you in your home much longer. Transfer easily even to the car or in offices for appointments.
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