Hi, My mom needs help with transfers. One person to help balance and guide, not a true lift. But the hardest transfer is definitely getting her into bed. You have to lift her legs and swing her up. I know all the body mechanics etc, but I was hoping someone had found or created some device that might make it easier. Any ideas?
Carol
If you think a Hoyer lift is expensive, try pricing a sit-to-stand lift. This device has a fork-like sling mount. The patient needs some upper body strength to keep their arms above the sling that goes under their arms and around their back. Put the patient's feet on the little platform and push a button. The fork rises and lifts the patient to a standing position. The operator can roll the patient to their commode, w/c or bed and push a button to lower the patient to the seated position. After bathrooming, the standing position is great for peri-care. You can sometimes find used ones at medical supply houses that sell retired hospital DME. When my MIL lost her ability to stand, the sit-to-stand gave her an extra year of in-home care that she could not have had without it. Good Luck. God Bless.
Jonathan