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Aging can be a difficult process for some of us as what once used to be simple tasks have become incredibly challenging. As we grow older, we may require help with daily activities like eating, showering, and even using the toilet. Taking care of our loved ones with mobility limitations can be tiring since they may require assistance from morning to night. Thankfully, there are now assistive devices and equipment that can make our jobs easier for us.
Patient transfer lift technology is a great help in allowing caregivers and disabled patients to stay safe in their homes. It makes it a lot easier for caregivers to transfer their patients safely and efficiently. Patient lift technology includes overhead ceiling lifts, power hoyer lifts, and sit-to-stand lifts. Here’s why using transfer lifts can benefit both patients and caregivers.
Transfer Lifts Protect the Caregiver
Dedicated caregivers often sacrifice their time, energy, and even their health for their loved ones. Their backs and muscles can become strained or injured when taking care of their loved ones. Transfer lifts can be a great help to caregivers by minimizing the effort required to lift and transport patients. These transfer lifts will take on the weight of the patients, making it safer and easier for both their caregivers and themselves. As a caregiver, it is important to protect your own body so that you can protect the loved one you are taking care of as well.
Transfer Lifts Protect the Patient Being Transferred
Transfer lifts that fit the patients will protect them, and allow them to be transferred safely and securely. With the use of a transfer lift, there’s a reduced chance of patients slipping and falling when compared to being transferred manually by their caregivers. Being lifted by other people can also be uncomfortable and unsafe, and this is especially so if these people are not professionally trained. The patient might be positioned awkwardly and it might hurt their dignity if they feel like they’re being moved about like a sack of potatoes. In comparison, transfer lifts allow for a much more dignified and careful transference process.
Transfer Lifts Reduce the Cost and Need for Additional Caregivers
An effective transfer lift will make transfers easier, thereby reducing the number of caregivers required to perform a transfer. This makes it easier for the caregiver to focus on other tasks such as nutrition, clothing management, and positioning. Investing in a high-quality transfer lift will save you money as it reduces the need to have multiple caregivers. Transfer lifts will also reduce strain on caregivers, thus it’s less likely that you’ll have to replace caregivers due to injuries like back strains.
Transfer Lifts Provide Freedom
Not only do transfer lifts make patient transfers easier, they also allow for lesser assistance required from the caregivers. As such, transfer lifts can provide the patients with more autonomy and privacy as they can choose to be less dependent on caregivers for daily tasks such as getting in and out of bed, using the bathroom, and showering.
Transfer lifts can benefit both the patients and caregivers by reducing the strain of transfers and minimizing injuries. At CWI Medical, we have a wide range of transfer lifts available, such as manual patient lifts and electric patient lifts . If you’d like to explore which lift options are the most fitting for you and your situation, contact us today.
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