We have reviewed equipment to help you get out of bed. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top 6. In 2015, the number of people receiving home health care was 4.5 million. Many of them needed assistance to move in and out of a bed as … Read more
We profile the best transfer discs for the elderly in this article. If you are in a hurry, have a look at the snapshot below, or you can scroll to the detailed reviews below. What is a Transfer Disc/Pivot Disc? A transfer disc or pivot disc as it is also known as a transfer aid … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed car transfer assistive devices. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. Riding a car is an activity that many of us enjoy. In our youth, getting behind the car wheel or even sitting on the … Read more
A gait belt helps a caregiver easily and safely move a patient with reduced mobility. We have reviewed the best gait belts for elderly for you. If you are in a hurry, the table below provides a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. What is a gait belt? A gait belt … Read more
For people with mobility concerns or who are advanced in age, the simple act of cleaning oneself and having a bath can be dangerous or even life threatening without the use of proper assistive equipment. This is where a bath lift can be a boon for those who find getting in and out of a … Read more
Patient lifts are assistive medical devices used to help caregivers to move patients who have limited mobility to and from a bed, wheelchair, toilet, or shower. In this article, we bring you the best patient lifts for home use. We have reviewed the best patient lifts below but if you are in a hurry, we … Read more
To help an elderly person stand, make sure you practice proper transfer techniques. Align the center of gravity, lift from the waist of the individual instead of the arms or legs. Try to encourage the person who is being lifted to contribute to the process as much as they possibly can. This will make the standing … Read more
Moving a bedridden patient safely and securely is very important to make sure that there are no further complications. A major area of day-to-day struggle, for a caregiver, is the process of transfer from a mobility device to the bed or vice versa, or for that matter, from bed to the bath and back. Continued … Read more