Now that my care givers are getting older and I'm putting on more weight it's been getting more difficult to do, so we started looking for a transfer device. We have a hoyer lift but it's not each for one person to use, rolling it far enough to get pass the wheelchair while not too far to disconnect the ventilator.
Called the dealer to try the Easypivot. Looked like it would work but had the same problem with needing roll it without disconnecting the vent. This might be a good option for you though.
The overhead lift looked like it would work. All I was finding was the ceiling lifts, which would be difficult to try before purchasing. I came across the Guardian Voyager portable lift and Easytrack system from Sunrise Medical. The video on the web site looked like just what we needed. Called a local distributor and asked for an in-home demonstration. The distributor brought over the 3-post Easytrack system, set it up in my bedroom in about 30 minutes and let us try it for a few days. It works great! I still wear my neck brace but my care givers just lean me forward, slide the 6-point sling in back of me, pull the 2 straps under my legs and attach the 6 straps to the lift. It lifts me straight up out of my chair, very easily push me over my bed and lower me. It's very easy for 1 person to do.
The whole system is about $5000. I found it for around $4000 through an online site but buying it locally the state might pay for at least part of it. Still waiting to hear back on that. It's nice that the system is portable, easy to setup and easy to use.
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Jim Lubin
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At 05:20 PM 4/16/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I am a C5/6 complete quad.I cannot transfer without help.Can you share how you exactly do it.I have no triceps and weight with the quad belly.Thanks,Paul
