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mother. The caregiver(s) used it and if I was there I’d help. I wouldn’t put much faith in using one at home, which we did. It’s not easy to keep the patient from flipping and flopping, and sometimes they don’t understand what’s happening so they get upset or cry or whatever. All this takes a lot of energy on the caregivers’ part. At the point where the Hoyer is needed, it’s time to move to a facility where professionals are trained and know how to handle any eventuality. Just my (experienced) opinion.
You haven't mentioned your age, so I'm not sure if you'll be able to manage this on your own. In order to get your husband onto the Hoyer pad you need to roll him side to side to get the pad under him. Then while he's on the pad, you need to hook it up to the Hoyer.
It's recommended that two people be present while using a Hoyer. Finally, the space between your husband's legs and the pole of the lift is very tight. He'll have to be able to either spread his legs, so they can fit around the pole, or you'll have to move him sideways so he's more comfortable during the transfer.
I suggest talking to his Dr. or a therapist so they can assess the situation and make the best suggestions to keep both you and your husband safe.
Best of luck!
I was never there when the caregivers tried to use it. I do know she did not cooperate with the care givers when they tried to use it.
I guess the point making is you need to find out if it’s something you can do alone or if you will need help to use it. You want to be sure there are no falls and that you don’t hurt yourself.
And lastly don’t be surprised if he does not cooperate. I’m not saying don’t try it but sometimes it’s quite upsetting when you think you found a solution only to have the patient not cooperate.
good luck
I'd vote for the 'lift recliner' if all you need is truly help to get your LO to stand up.
And I agree with Kellybel. Learn how to use one before you purchase & install!
Some things to consider:
1. A hospital/SNF/facility will almost always require two persons to do this due to liability concerns. My opinion was that it could be done safely by one, provided:
- The person you're moving will not become agitated (let alone try to jump out of it).
- Hard, flat floors only. It can be very difficult to push a Hoyer across a carpeted floor, and even the tiniest steps are out of the question. Even a raised, wooden threshold can be a challenge.
- Adequate room to move about. Can you move about without danger of ramming the patient's feet or head into something? All Hoyer's have a spreader bar which spreads the support legs outward for stability when loading or unloading. Do you have enough space to fully spread the lift's legs when doing this?
- Make sure your Hoyer comes with a sling, and that it's adequate for the purpose. A full body sling is usually safest, but it won't work so well if you need to place the patient on a commode.
So, you have to convince yourself you can use it safely. Having said that, a Hoyer can make a huge difference. You can move someone into and out of a wheelchair with it. You can move a bedridden patient between bed and easy chair with it, which can make a big quality-of-life difference. You can also lift a bedridden patient above the bed with it so you can change the bedding (sheets, underpads, whatever)
Good Luck.
I too am 72 but my husband is 5' 10" and weighs 205lbs.
The main factors will be;
1. How much can your husband help? Roll in bed? Sit up? (To place & remove the lifter sling under him).
2. Your own ability & limitations. I won't ask your age but the difference between fairly fit & relatively strong to having poor strength, arthritis, back or other issues must be taken in consideration.
Using machinery is not within everyone's skill range.
Have a Physio or OT come & assess & discuss options with you.
His doctor should be able to order this and Medicare will pay for the lift and your training.
He was 6'4 and well over 200 pounds.
Once you get used to it it is easy.
I do have an open floorplan ranch house with wide halls, wide doorways and no carpet.
What might be easier for you as a "baby step" to using equipment if he has some strength in his legs and can follow easy instructions look at a Sit To Stand. Easy to use. Place a "belt, harness" around the waist and there are loops that you attach to the arms of the sit to stand. He places his feet on a platform and you raise the arms of the machine and he is lifted to a standing position. From there you can transfer him to any chair, bed, toilet and lower him to a seated position, remove the loops from the Sit to Stand then remove the "belt, harness"
the Sit to Stand is only if he has strength in his legs to support himself for a bit. Once he no longer will support himself then you have to use a Hoyer Lift.