Supporting elderly individuals with bed transfers involves a combination of equipment and environmental adjustments:

- Install assistive devices like bed rails, transfer poles, or the Aspire AssistBar to provide leverage and stability.
- Adjust bed height to ensure feet can touch the floor comfortably when seated.
- Use non-slip mats beside the bed to prevent falls.Provide seating aids like low-back day chairs for safe resting before or after transfers.
- Ensure lighting and clear pathways to reduce confusion or hazards during nighttime movement.

These interventions promote independence while reducing the risk of injury.

The Victorian Aids and Equipment Program (VA&EP) is a government-funded initiative that provides subsidised assistive technology, equipment, and home or vehicle modifications to help people with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes.Key features include:

- Support for both adults and children with long-term or permanent needs. 
- Access to re-issued equipment at no cost for eligible individuals.
- Administered by the State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP), which coordinates assessments and equipment provision.
- Designed for those who may not qualify for the NDIS due to age, residency status, or functional impairment level.

You can learn more on the Victorian Government Health website.