INTRODUCTION
Introduction · What you will cover
Support mobility with the correct assistance, safe preparation, and careful observation. Protect the resident and yourself by requesting help before a task exceeds your training.
- 01PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY
- 02WHY SHOULD THE ELDERLY STAY ACTIVE?
- 03MYTHS:
- 04EXERCISE PUTS ME AT RISK OF FALLING DOWN.
- 05I’M DISABLED. I CAN’T EXERCISE SITTING DOWN.
- 06ELDERLY PEOPLE SHOULDN'T EXERCISE. THEY SHOULD REST.
- 07BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR THE ELDERLY
- 08AMBULATION ASSISTANCE & TRANSPORT TECHNIQUES
- 09ASSISTING WITH AMBULATION
- 10STEP 1:
- 11STEP 2:
- 12STEP 3:
- 13IN CASES OF MONITORED FALLING
- 14Verify the required support
- 15Move in manageable stages
- 16Practice under supervision
- 17Dizzy after standing · The resident
- 18Dizzy after standing · The situation
- 19Dizzy after standing · Your decision
- 20Response, reflection & follow-up
- 21Course summary & exam review