The right lift depends on your residents’ unique needs and usage scenarios in your community. Be sure to consider factors such as the ADL needs and unique characteristics of your resident population, the physical layout of the facility, the number and type of lifts currently in inventory, and any additional equipment that is required to meet resident needs. Below you’ll find helpful advice for determining which lifts and lifting equipment may meet the specific needs of your community.
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Nonpowered Stand Aids FIG.1 For residents who require minimal assistance Allows for quick and easy transfers Features a compact design Requires minimal training for staff compared to other lift types
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Sit-to-Stand Lifts FIG.2 For residents who demonstrate some weight-bearing ability or upper-body strength
More dignified and conducive to resident involvement
Easier and faster to use than floor lifts Features a small footprint for easy storage Often used in resident rooms, toilet areas, bathing areas and common areas
#21245 Sit-to-Stand Lifts
Floor Lifts FIG.3 For residents who cannot support their own weight
Assists fallen residents off the floor Vertical style lifts residents straight up and down for easier positioning
Often used for lifting residents from the floor, beds, chairs and toilet/bathing areas
With the use of a scale, helps you easily weigh residents during lifting and transfer activities
Floor Lifts
Ceiling Lifts FIG.4 Often used for resident, therapy and tub rooms; can be permanent or portable
HIGH
Features weight capacities up to 1,000 lbs. Helps reduce caregiver strain Offers expanded lift range
#80224 Ceiling Lifts 1-800-634-7328 DirectSupply.net A129 FIG.4 #96121 FIG.3 Nonpowered Stand Aids
