Lifts for falls . . .

[FMundo]

I'm not falling now, but I expect it will be in my future. Both my wife and I kinda hit a wall as we turned 70. Her third hip replacement operation forth and fifth "fixes to the 3rd" (all on one side) did not go well (dislocations etc.) Around the same time I was diagnosed with Parkinsons. So we have less than an ideal situation.

Were I to fall, she has trouble getting around herself and picking me up would be utterly impossible. I am wondering about being proactive and getting a electric /hydraulic lift that rolls around in advance of needing one. Is there anyone out there who has experience with using lifts at home and aspects of selecting or features to look for and just, in general, how helpful these are in real world situations for PwP's. Is this a feasible option, or is it, in practice, pretty much not a practical solution?

[Bailey_Texas]

These are designed to be used by hospitals to move people from bed to bed or bed to chair.

It does not look like you or your wife could use it. It weighs 68 pounds. To move it from room to room it must be folded down. If your wife can handle this she could help you up.

not a practical solution

[Noella21]

We have a Waverly portable lift and ceiling g track. The lift is light weight and can be used anywhere you have the track. Those other lifts are very umber some taking a lot of room. They need two people to handle safely. They can tip .

The ceiling lift has long webbing and you can lift a person from the floor if they have fallen. YOU probably should have someone checked to make sure nothing is broken before you lift them in any event.

I would wait till you need one. OT should assess you and will try several kinds. You may be able to get funding fir one. The lift and track is very expensive. In the meantime if you fall and can roll over on your knees and pull yourself up on a chair that may work for a while. Get the other person to hold it down for you. We are in our seventies too. Only use the lift for bathing now. We got it after an avehicle accident when hubby could not move for several months. If you don't keep trying to move you loose it. Ron is doing much better now and can bare weight and transfer from wheelchair with a little assistance . Does have a lift recliner helps get him standing.

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Hi,

May be time for a different neurologist? I have to admit my first visit with my doctor was disappointing/upsetting/downright dreadful. He diagnosed me on the spot, then proceeded to explain/demonstrate the worst case scenario. He did tell me that the next four years would determine the pace of my disease. That was nine years ago. And, I feel lucky .... because it is progressing very slowly (and Dr. "Here are the cold, hard facts" has even used the words, "stable" and "improved") AND I am delighted that I stuck with him, even though he doesn't always say what I want to hear. I respect him and trust him. Not sure where I am going with this, except to tell you that if you have doubts concerning your neurologist, get another!

Best of everything for you is my wish, and please take time to laugh everyday!

Dixie