tom777
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- Oct 25, 2021
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- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 01/2017
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- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Arlington
We are getting ready to move my mom, who is 87 years old and was diagnosed with ALS four years ago, from an assisted living facility to my brother's house. My mom can still speak and breath without assistance but has lost the use of her arms, legs and core, but still has some ability to hold her head up. Before the move we want to have some confidence that one person will be able to safely transfer her, using an electric Hoyer lift, between electric hospital bed, PWC, and commode, both now and in the future as she continues to lose neck and body control. She only weighs 98 pounds.
Recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We are currently thinking of buying a light weight Hoyer lift since it will be easier to move about and she is not very heavy. Also thinking of using a divided leg sling with head support for all transfers. Are there any particular features of the lift or sling that we should pay particular attention to?
Thanks!
Recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We are currently thinking of buying a light weight Hoyer lift since it will be easier to move about and she is not very heavy. Also thinking of using a divided leg sling with head support for all transfers. Are there any particular features of the lift or sling that we should pay particular attention to?
Thanks!