typingis difficult please excuse errors can you get a consult with physio or occupational therapist? they could review all 'transfers' I havve a plastic bag on the seat - you can swivel on it getting out - swivel so that rt foot can be pulled out follooow with left foot get both feet straight and apart at least 12 in gently push & tug until bum is close to edge of seat have walking stick ready in right hand dont pull on door rock back and forth -like getting a car out oof snow bank OZ please ignore above use stisk to bring center of gravity forward helper can support left stde one two three and out you pop practice when well rested and 'on' hope this helps Anne Rutherford 62/dx1980