If your car has velour fabric seats that add to friction and impede turning, add a seat cover or cushion of smooth fabric or imitation leather (naugahyde). I had smooth fabric seat covers installed and also use a naugahyde cushion that I can use to position him into the correct seating location. Another thing that can help with turning is putting a plastic garbage bag on the seat.

When helping him out of the car and I think he will have trouble standing, we first do a little exercise. I help him straighten each leg by kicking his foot out five or six times before attempting the exit. The actual exit can be done in either of two ways.

• One: I put his cane in his right hand and place his left hand on the door handle. Then I lean against the door to open it further and this helps to pull him out of the car. His legs must straighten in the process. If I see that he is having trouble straightening his legs, I seat him and try the second method.
• Two: I hold the cane horizontally and ask him to grab it with both hands. Then I lean back and raise the cane simultaneously. He plants both feet on the ground, looks up and stands while continuing to grasp the cane. I try to raise the cane to his shoulder level in order to get him to stand as straight as possible.

Once out of the car, if I see he is having trouble initiating walking, I ask him to mark time in place before attempting to walk.
 

Another exercise that we do if he has just stood up and looks shaky is: I ask him to spread his feet apart and rock from side to side.