hoyer lift

hi, it's been a long time since i've visited because i get depressed easily. but i needed help so i'm back. mom was diagnosed with bulbar onset in May 2009 although really the symptoms started May 2008. Now she only has use of her right arm. we used to be able to lift her and have her hold...

Hi All! It has been a while since I have been on here. Lots caused by working and taking care of my dad. My parents do not have internet access. I have so many questions..I do not know where to start! My dad uses the bi-pap to sleep. He has a ventalator he visits oftent to get the air he...

This Hoyer Lift was very useful for my brother who had a GBM IV brain tumor as he lost the ability to move himself around. He was very tall so the Hydraulic lift has an Extra large sling and would be very useful for moving patient who is not mobile. This was purchased in February ’09 for...

I am concerned about my friend who was diagnosed 5/10 with ALS. His condition is rapidly deteriorating and he is basically bedbound now. His breathing is becoming worse and worse every day. Tried the BiPap but couldn't handle it. On cough assist which last week helped but less helpful this week...

My mom started with bulbar symptoms in 9/09, March 2010 she was diagnosed with ALS. Feeding tube in May. She has gone from walking a 1/2 mile with a walker and driving and being self care in beginning of May to being total care today. She can not speak, swallow, bear weight, or use her right...

Hi all! I've got a few questions and need some help please... My mother is almost to the point where my father and I can't transfer her from the PWC to the transport chair or to the hospital bed on our own. To this point she's had the strength to balance herself while standing (with both of...

I was diagnosed with ALS in Nov '09 and seem to have gone down hill since then. My legs are weak and I stumble and fall often (especially when tired). I am currently using a cane when I don't have an arm to hold onto but am transitioning to a walker this week when I am out of the house. My...

My dear husband passed away on 04-08-10. I came to these forums frequently and read posts and sometimes wrote in them too. I had found many helpful suggestions and implemented several of them. ALS is a very hard disease to see anyone go through. Bob's abilities were gradually taken from him...

Good Fri. went to BBQ at neighbors. Going into back yard hit soft ground on slope which dug in front wheels sliding me and hand on controller forward. Chair lurched and out I went as foot pads dug in. Feet ended up under chair in tangled mess. Son in law, daughter(Paramedic) and neighbor got me...

I will only use one hand to type this in, hoping to avoid being censored in three different languages. Those F####rs at Canada post are real winners. I am purchasing a hoyer lift from a lady that lives about 6 hours away in Orangeville. We struck a deal , traded information and pictures, and...