I have 2 seniors I have to get off the floor occasionally, and they can't help much. I want to find a circular device made with 2 parallel tubes light enough to slide over them in a sitting on the floor position, put their arms over a padded crossbar with a cushioned strap to secure them, while I simply roll the wheel forward a foot or 2, raising their butt high enough to slide a chair under them. I can't find such a tool and may have to have one made. Anyone seen such a device?
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I would strongly advice the reason for falls is investigated & minimised where possible, with OT recommendations to the home, walking aides, health & medication review etc.
Regarding lifting aides;
Mechanical hoist, as they use in hospitals. Fallen person gets rolled from side to side to place the fabric sling underneath, sling clipped on & then hoisted up. Usually a 2 person job.
Inflatable mat or chair, as used by some EMS. (Google ELK). Similar concept to hoist but uses a hover mat or inflatable device to get up. Also prob 2 person job (as could slide off).
Slide sheets. Simple silicon coated polyester fabric that slides well. Can place under fallen person to move into a better position or room.
OldArkie, if you explain what these two people can do for themselves, I may be able to add more. Eg if the person can sit themselves up, lift one bottom cheek up, then the other, you could build a stack of books underneath - McGyver style!
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