Care chair / Hoyer alternative recommendations?

[RinT]

My PALS hates the Hoyer, or any sling system, passionately. Unfortunately soon we'll no longer be able to perform a stand and pivot assist.
The trouble is mainly in moving her from a daytime seat (recliner or manual WC usually) to toilet/commode and back, which we do many times a day.

Was wondering if anyone has experience in using an alternative, even temporarily? I was looking at something like a split seat device, as keeping her in a more seated position throughout seems safer than any "sit to stand" device at this point.

Patient Lift Transfer Machine, Upgraded 5 in 1 Transfer Chair for Home with 180° Split Seat, Multifunctional Nursing Lift,

 

[ReginaS]

Hi,
I am no specialist in these things -- for my PALS it would not have worked as the back of the seat does not recline. If your wife has core and neck strength it might work as long as she has that. My PALS loved his power wheel chair and would not have wanted to sit in something where he would not be able to move himself.
You probably have thought of this - it might be hard to get the cover removed with someone sitting in the chair and clean up might not be so easy either if the PALS cannot lift themselves up a bit.
Much luck on trying this out!

 

[RinT]

Thank you, those are good points. It's for my mom; she has limb onset and has pretty good core strength but not leg and arm.
We manage currently on cleanup without lifting her up, using raised seat with cutout.. I also just ordered some of those adaptive pants with breakaway sides which I'm hoping will help with the pulling up/down.

 

[lgelb]

She needs a power wheelchair for pressure relief to protect her circulation, skin, and joints, if nothing else, if she can't transfer independently. Is that order in the works with her clinic?

Not sure what she hates most about the lift, but whenever I hear that someone finds it unusable, I ask what kind/size of sling is being used. Can you specify? A different sling can have a big impact on the experience.

 

[RinT]

She has a power wheelchair but prefers the manual inside. She still likes spending her time between her usual recliners around the house, the manual she doesn't spend much time in. We do have a roho cushion on it to help.

As to the hoyer, we tried first a medium and then a small u-sling, with head support. The small is the better fit for sure. Some complaints have been that it takes too long to transfer, that she generally doesn't feel safe and once that it was hurting her legs (checked that the leg straps weren't twisted and in right position, this might just be poor circulation effects?). We do cross the leg straps as they recommended

 

[SeaGunny]

OK, the suggestion above was (one that started this thread) was a good one and I considered it. There are several models to pick and chose from. For the patient to stand up may be not doable, or not able at a later date, the "easy fix" I came up with requires floor space behind the patient's sitting area. My suggestion is a deer dressing stand (3 legs) that collapse when not needed ( a tripod). You may need it for getting the patient's weight, so get a scale also. Using rope create a loop that can be hung under the top of the tripod, so that the patient is lifted staright up using a rope and pulley ( make sure you have a tie off point) PAD the rope loop for comfort. put the loop on the back of the patient, bring he arms through the loop and have the patient hold their hand together or use a rope of wide band of strap (nylon) with a quick disconnect across the chest. Lift the patient into a standing position to do whatever event you are performing. You all get the drift? I was airlifted off of a ship using one of these loops and one can see them in several movies