My brother's grandmother had to go to the doctors his mother always had to pay for transport. I told her I could get her in and out of the car. When we got to the nursing home I had my gait belt with me. I intrduced my self, she said I know you, you are Jimi's sister. I told her that with her help we were going to get her there. First I asked her to lift her arms so I could put the belt on, then I told her to put her arms around me, the we counted to 3 and I pivoted her and sat her in the wheel chair. When we got to the car, I told her To hold on to me and I would help her using the belt. We pivoted her then we were doing to sit her down. Then I helped her get her legs in. After the visit we went out to eat, What a good time we had. The next Sunday we took her home for dinner. When I walked into her room she said I am ready and I know how to help you. I had tears in my eyes, it to me was a small thing, but to her it meant she got to get out and visit family.

What a "Great" educational video for care givers to know. Sometimes the simplest instructions make the most sense in trying to acomplish what may be viewed as a laborious task. Thank you Teepa for your dedication to helping the aged population.

OMG - this made soo much sense, I wish I had been instructed like this to get my mother in and out of a vehicle.  She had an unbelievable overwhelming fear of falling and would tense up and freeze.  Just a few of the tips in this - the towel (I had a swivel cushion, which did not help),  where to position myself to make her feel SAFE and using the window to lean her forward, would have made the transfers so easy.  Even with initial resistance, I am sure she would have felt safe and subsequently participated.  Mum has more falls, taking her out in a car now, is no longer possible - its wheel chair and mobility transport from now on.  But this will be useful for my dad, I am sure.  Thank you.

Thank you for the Care Partner Support Tip.  This is exactly the kinds of things I have been looking for.

My mom was partially disabled along with suffering from Alzheimer's. She loved going out but it was certainly challenging! I ended up buying her a car cane from Amazon and she was able to get in the car much easier. Helping her and instructing her was confusing and frustrating her to a point where she got combative. I simply put her hand on the car cane and the other hand on the dashboard and her instincts took over. Even in the advanced stages of the Alzheimer's. My mom passed in 2016. Now I take the time to try and help caregivers as you are doing. Good job on your videos, thank you for doing this!

Very helpful and timely for me to review, thank you ! ❤

Thank you! we have found a swivel cushion on amazon for about 15 and it helps swivel them too. I call it a lazy susan for humans.. my step mom loves it

Thank you for filming this to help many people. You're a kind soul. God bless you.

🎶🎵🙌🙌😍👍💖🕊👣Thank You!! Awesome for All involved 😍✌🕊👣

thank you Teeba! hardest part for me is to get her to pivot back and aim butt to seat. I will try this little dance move.

Thanks Teepa. This is going to help me with both of my parents.

my mother is very short 4'7" when exiting the car, her feet do not reach the road, requiring lots of scooting to the side of the car seat. This is a different challenge. It's certainly doable.

Simply well done. Thank you

Talk about reliving my stress and problem solved!  With this video, I no longer need PT and OT for home health anyome.  I have spent over 80 hours just trying to get PT and OT to come over the house for an assessment and show me how to keep my mom safe and getting in and out of the car.  Since INOVA PT lied and other homehealth agencies cancel first assessment, I decided to look for alternatives... self taugh PT and OT to help my mother strenghten and relearn body motion, help her stay stay safe.  So glad to have found this video.  Best gift a caregiver can have.  With this video, my mom no longer need to be homebound.  We can go out more frequently because getting in and out of vehicle is no longer a 15 - 30 minutes activity... not to mention my back.  Thank you Teepa for this wonderful gift.  My mom and I can't thank you enough.  You are a true blessing to the inflicted and caregiver.

Very very helpful thank you

Thanks so much

Very useful tips for senior citizens. Thanks 👍

Great acting on the part of those being helped!

Very well done. Another problem is severe arthritis that has “locked” ankles  and stiff waist. Thanks

Thanks for the tips. What about getting in/out of a minivan with sliding doors?