Security

Feeling insecure, dizzy, etc is common among rehab patients especially those with dementia.  Something as simple as placing pillows around them in bed or having them hold on to a pillow and placing 2 more at their sides in the wheelchair can also help them feel more secure.  I often have the patient squeeze a pillow tight against their abdomen when beginning transfer training to help them feel safe..before we start training on pushing up and grabbing on to bars etc.  When the patient shows symptoms like fear when standing or avoids standing completely...  that's when these interventions work wonders.  Sometimes the goal is just to get the patient to stand without symptoms of dizziness or fear before you can work on other goals.