To be clear: this is not a jab at weight, what I’m baffled by is why tf would anyone in a wheelchair use a walking stick like that?
To be clear: I know why the dude has the cane, what im asking about/pointing out is the absurdity of the way he uses the cane in this specific clip, not speculation on the way he uses it in his general life. Just for those in the comments who mistakenly think I’m asking why the dude had the stick in the first place, when I’m asking about the way in which he uses it in this clip. Thank you.
And actually if they can’t transfer themselves (either stand and pivot to a bed / toilet / shower / regular chair or at least use a slideboard) they’re often not a great fit for a wheelchair since they’d need an aide / lift and would really struggle to live independently. And a slideboard is a pretty advanced wheelchair skill and requires a patient that’s super with it cognitively, and has at least decent upper body strength and coordination. Your average 65 year old with a touch of dementia and less strength / reflexes is not gonna be up to that and they’re your primary user group for mobility devices in general. This guy in particular though just isn’t gonna have the upper body strength to transfer his weight that way and is very unlikely to find a slideboard or lift that can handle him.