Best way to train the extremely frail
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Hello Kimberly Hawkinson-Hellyar,
First, don’t call them extremely frail and then get them comfortable with the ins and outs of a walker. Try to get them to the point of understanding how the walker is there to help them, not do the work for them. Be sure to keep the scene safe; some people are stubborn about keeping the throw rugs down to protect the floor, as if the floor is more important than the person. Healthcare to repair scratches on people is always more expensive than repairing a scratch or two on the floor, not to mention, people feel pain. Work on the person’s gait ability and get up from chair work. I do not know the client’s staring point; I would definitely incorporate balance work.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.