Mobell 3 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Want to buy used body lift or hoist. Can be manual. For transferring husband from bed to wheel chair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 1,995 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I could have used one of those but did nott know they existed.. I looked for one of those things that go ver the bedand have a trapeze you can grab and could not find one either... Good luck to you , I hope someone has one.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 2,438 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Give Lidia a call at Lakeside Medical. She helped us find a second hand recliner that also went forward to put the occupant on their feet. Her cell number is (was?) 333-156-9080 and the store is 766-2088. She is not often at the store but, if her cell number doesn't work, they would have a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cronopio 25 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 In Guadalajara there is a medical equipment supply store that has them (and lots of other stuff). Medilab, at Federalismo Sur #5, www.medilabguadalajara.com.mx for the online catalog And Lidia at Lakeside Medical has them to rent. I would rent before buying to make sure the hoist works out for you -- I found it to be very awkward and cumbersome to get the patient onto the sling, and it ended up being easier to make transfers from bed to chair manually - with muscle. But that won't work if you're moving someone big. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 1,995 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I did just that transfer with muscle with my husband. and 200 000 pesos later I had to get my bicep re attached and my rotator cuff fixed.. not a great way to go.. In Chiapas none of the nice helper tool are available, not even electric beds for rent.. I ought some tools from Amazon but I did not know about those lfts, I would have een happy with a bar aboce the bed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vetteforron 262 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, bmh said: I did just that transfer with muscle with my husband. and 200 000 pesos later I had to get my bicep re attached and my rotator cuff fixed.. not a great way to go.. In Chiapas none of the nice helper tool are available, not even electric beds for rent.. I ought some tools from Amazon but I did not know about those lfts, I would have een happy with a bar aboce the bed.. I assume you are talking about Bob. I am sorry he had a problem. If you could have made it back here I would have helped. Tell Bob hi. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,469 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Bob, heck! What about her... torn bicep and rotator cuff. Let Bob/Bubba fall on the floor. "Br" sounds like the victim here. 😜 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 2,438 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 There are recliners now (even for large size people) that absolutely recline flat like a bed for proper sleeping... and also varying positions in between for comfort... and also tilt up and forward to get someone into a supported standing position for transfer to a wheelchair. They are not cheap but are a godsend for the caregiver. It's difficult enough being a caregiver without becoming a patient yourself. Some things are just worth it. When not needed, it is just an ordinary recliner that can be part of your regular furniture... discreet but ready for action. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slainte39 1,297 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 3 hours ago, RickS said: Bob, heck! What about her... torn bicep and rotator cuff. Let Bob/Bubba fall on the floor. "Br" sounds like the victim here. 😜 Careful Rick, you are treading very close to and could step on an Alabama Water Moccasin´s tail . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 1,995 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 Rick is right , next time bob stays on the floor.. The recliner sounds like a good one..I will check it out for the next time.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 2,438 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 I have come across a couple of good websites to assist with decision making for helping the disabled. One thing to remember on the recliners is that you definitely want a chair that allows you to position both the chair and the footrest SEPARATELY. This issue was a big beef with my hubby because sometimes he just wanted the back reclined for comfort. Battery back up is also a good idea... especially here. https://perfecthomecare.net/home-care-equipment/ https://forbigandheavypeople.com/extra-wide-lift-chairs/#Most_Comfortable_Lift_Chair_400_Lbs_Capacity Suerte! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,469 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 3 hours ago, slainte39 said: Careful Rick, you are treading very close to and could step on an Alabama Water Moccasin´s tail . "39", growing up in Louisiana gave me special abilities to avoid Alabama snakes.....😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slainte39 1,297 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, RickS said: "39", growing up in Louisiana gave me special abilities to avoid Alabama snakes.....😎 Yeah, if they need a body lift, you´re probably safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
