How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair: Including Walkers, Crutches and Canes DVD

It's important for staff members to have the specific training they need in order to provide safe, effective care for clients who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

This program provides instruction on important safety concerns and sensitivity issues, proper use of equipment, the importance of good body mechanics, types and use of walkers, crutches and canes, gait belt use and prevention of pressure ulcers.

A variety of wheelchair transfers and maneuvers are performed by professional experts. Watching these demonstrations helps staff members learn about safe wheelchair use, including how to avoid common mistakes caregivers make when assisting someone in a wheelchair.