Problem: Article: Choose a nylon or polyester satin ribbon that is between 78 to 1 inch (2.2 to 2.5cm) wide. Cut it into 4 22in (56cm) lengths. Singe the ends of each ribbon by holding them near a flame until the material melts or hardens. The ribbons can be matte or shiny. The color needs to match your shoes, unless otherwise instructed by your teacher. You can use a candle or a lighter to singe the ends of the ribbons. Have a cup of water nearby in case the ribbon burns. Use your finger to fold the heel of your pointe shoe inward until it touches the sole inside the shoe. This will create a pocket on each side of the shoe. You will be tucking the ribbons into these pockets. You can also put the shoe on and "pointe" your toe. Note where the highest point of your arch is. Make sure that the right/shiny side of the ribbon is facing away from you and touching the lining. Angle the other end of the ribbon towards the toe of your shoe by about 45-degrees. Tuck the ribbon into the crease by about 2 inches (5.1cm), or twice the width of your thumb. This will ensure that you have enough for the next step. If you put the shoe on, keep use a pencil to mark lining where the highest point of your arch is. Do this for both sides of your foot. Use a pencil to make a mark on the lining to either side of the ribbon. This way, if the ribbon moves, you can find the placement for the ribbon again. If you put the shoe on and marked your arches, take the shoe off. Unfold the heel so that you can see the end of the ribbon again. Reposition the ribbon, if needed, so that it matches up with your pencil marks. Fold the bottom end over 2 times so that you can't see the raw edge anymore. Try to keep the folded part under 1 inch (2.5cm), or about the width of your thumb. Start sewing just below the drawstring along the top edge of your pointe shoe, and finish sewing at the bottom, folded edge of the ribbon. Keep your stitches small and be careful not to sew through the outer satin layer or through the drawstring. Use a strong needle and reinforced thread that matches the satin outer layer. This way, if you accidentally sew through the satin, it won't be as visible. If the lining is fused to the outer satin layer, then sew through both layers. Once again, make sure that you only sew through the lining and not through the outer satin layer. Alternatively, you can continue with a whipstitch along the bottom edge of the ribbon instead. A running stitch is where you move the needle up and down through the fabric. It is sometimes called a straight stitch. Use a whip stitch to sew up the side of the ribbon. When you reach the top edge, finish off with a running stitch. When you are back to where you started, knot and cut the thread. Use a running stitch along the top edge, even if you used a whipstitch on the bottom. The ribbon will get in the way otherwise. Working 1 ribbon at a time, fold over the bottom ends twice, then sew them to the inside of your pointe shoes. Make sure that the wrong/matte side of the ribbons is facing the inside of the shoe, and the right/shiny side is facing the outside. When you are done, do the other shoe. You don't have to do this, because you will tuck the ends in when you tie them, but they will look nice when the shoes are untied. If you do decide to do this, you will have to re-singe the cut ends so that they don't fray.
Summary: Cut an 88in (220cm) ribbon into 4 equal lengths and singe the ends. Fold the heel of your pointe shoe down towards the liner. Tuck the end of your ribbon into 1 of the pockets. Mark the lining to either side of the ribbon. Fold the end of the ribbon twice to hide the raw, singed end. Sew down the side of the ribbon using a whipstitch. Sew across the bottom of the ribbon using a running stitch. Finish sewing up and across the ribbon. Repeat the process for the other ribbons. Cut the ends of the ribbons at 45-degree angles, if desired.

Problem: Article: Only a trained, qualified medical professional should attempt to transport a bedridden person. Do not attempt to do this at home or in a medical setting if you are not trained and qualified to do so. Before you start moving the person, you need to make sure they are aware of what you're doing. Tell them exactly what you're going to do and why (they need to be transported) before you start the process of transporting them. In addition, talk to them as you perform each step so they know what to expect. If the person is able to sit in wheelchairs for short periods, you may be able to transport them yourself. To begin, make sure the wheelchair is next to the bed with the seat facing you. The side of the wheelchair should be close to the bed. The wheelchair needs to be stable and ready for the person to sit. Set the brakes so that the wheelchair doesn't move around. Pull the footrests up towards the wheels so that the person has a clear path to the seat. When trying to move someone, you also need to protect yourself, particularly your back and legs. Make sure you keep your legs shoulder-width apart with your knees bent. Also, don't bend at the waist. Rather, keep your spine in a natural position. Keep in mind that it can take some strength to move someone. Have someone assist you if you're not sure you can do it by yourself. If the person can't sit up themselves, you'll need to help lift them to sitting. Place an arm behind their back. Place your other arm under their knees, looping it in so you can pull them towards you. Turn the person's lower body towards the edge of the bed while simultaneously lifting from the top. You should end up with the person sitting up with their feet on the floor. Let the person sit for a moment, as the process can make them dizzy. Place your legs around the patient's outside leg (the one not near the wheelchair). Keeping your back straight, bend at the knees. Grasp the patient by placing your arms under theirs, going around the chest. Grasp your own hands in the back. Lift the patient up. if needed. If the person cannot support their weight at all, you should use a Hoyer lift to transport them. Start by placing the sling under the person by rolling them to one side and positioning it under them. Adjust the leg loops around the thighs, crossing them underneath for security. Move the lift into place. The legs position under the bed, while the top of the lift (the cradle) moves over the bed to attach to the sling. Push the lift in as far as it will go. Do not lock the brakes. Attach both sides of the sling to the appropriate sides of the cradle. Once the sling is attached, lift the person up slowly until they are just above the mattress. Swing their legs out towards the lift to clear the edge. Gently move the person away from the mattress, lowering the bed if you need to do so. Turn the person towards the seat. The patient should try to provide as much support as they can with their legs. Lower them gently when they're legs hit the edge of the seat. Tell them to grab the arms of the wheelchair to help if they can. A gait belt can give you something to grasp. You put it around the patient's waist and then use it to help lift them. If you're using a Hoyer lift, position the person over the wheelchair using the lift. Gently lower them into the wheelchair. A van with a wheelchair lift will work best. However, in a car, you can do a similar transfer as you did to the bed. Lift the person, in the same way, setting them down on the seat of the car. Place one arm behind their back and one arm under their legs to pivot them into the car. Help them buckle in.
Summary:
Do not attempt to transfer someone unless you are trained and qualified. Tell the person what is going to happen. Place the wheelchair next to the bed. Ready the wheelchair. Brace yourself properly. Help the person sit up. Lift them from the bed. Use a Hoyer lift Lower the person into the wheelchair. Transfer the patient to a car.