God bless that sweet lady, I am in the same boat as her. 2 knees replaced, cannot kneel on them. I fell and try as I may I could not get myself up, crawled to the couch and tried but did not have the strength to get myself up. I am 82.
My PT made me learn to kneel on both knee replacements. Just for when I fall. Practicing made a difference. When I fall,I did NOT panic. I took my time as I scooted over to the couch. I visualized a successful turn,kneel and push up to the couch. I did it! I still practice,what a difference that made for this 69 y/o!😂😂 Both of my shoulders are wrecked,so I really take my time,knowing it's a problem let's me plan ahead.🍀🍀🍀🍀
82 YEARS. VERY WEAK.FELL TRIED COUCH ETC. NO STRENGTH. F PRESSED FALL ALERT. EMTS ETC. HOSPITAL FOUND VERY LOW METABLOTES. AFTER 2 IVS MUCH STRONGER. TOO MUCH WATER WITH NO METABLOTE REPLACEMENT.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Scooting over to stairs works for those of us with double knee surgery. There’s a handrailingnto help lift oneself and it’s a short distance to elevate the butt. This lift looks like it’s worth a try if one falls a lot. I’d use a walker for additional support while getting onto feet. Also, it looks a little shaky, so a help would be nice.
I was wanting to purchase a bath lift for my daughter with MS and this will be perfect. She could take it out of the tub after use and bring it back when she needs it. Plus if she falls her son could just bring it to her and the ambulance does not have to be called to lift her up. WOW.
Texas here. Once when my mom fell I got the twin blow up mattress along side her. Then a flat sheet under her to pull her onto the mattress. This mattress is auto fill an the height is 30”! It worked good an no firemen were needed. Dead weight is no joke. This chair looks promising tho.
Question. I am asking seriously. Did you put her on it while non-inflated and inflate it with her on it? My husband is too heavy for me to try to pick up without killing by back. Have to call V.F.D. . If it is safe to inflate while on it, I will buy one. If not I won't . Thank you for any information. Take care. 🕊️
Nifty idea! More likely useful for a caregiver - people who have trouble getting up from the floor have very little muscle tone. Watching that woman was like watching my mom who had no strength to lift her butt like that. The chair itself looks wobbly and would not be accessible to an old person living alone. Weak people are also very fearful and unsteady which adds to the challenge. I like the inflatable mattress idea of one of the commenters. All the person has to do is roll onto it rather than lift with arms.
I have used this with my 86 year old grandmother. We used it in the bathtub 90% of the time however we have used it when she's fallen as well. Somewhat heavy but a great product.
I have a similar one. I sure wish I could get up as easily as that lady did. The best I can do when in the upper position is to slide sideways into the seat of my wheelchair. However, to get into my Quantum Q6 I have to remove the seat cushion. But I can slide directly into my Fold&Go wheelchair which I keep in my car. I am 72 and have Becker's Muscular Dystrophy which took away my ability to walk when I was 70. But in spite of this limitation, I am glad to have mine. It has helped me times like when I took a shower without anyone else at home and I got sloppy with positioning my transfer board between the shower bench and the wheelchair. I have to bridge an 8 inch gap. I did not notice my transfer board was sliding and I fell during transfer. I had to crawl a way to get to my lift but it did an excellent job getting me back into my wheelchair again. Even without the seat cushion.
I got one for my wife that has a history of falls.I would have to call my neighbor or the ambulance...This thing works..I wish I had gotten it but I did not know about it untill a few months ago.
I have ALS and fell last Friday. I spent the entire night on the floor because my wife was out of town to take care of her mother. I need this, or something like this.
The problem is when an old or disabled person falls it is very unlikely they are carrying a lift chair. I am old and disabled and I have fallen many times. I have had to wait sometimes for hours until somebody found me. I have severe arthritis and I can not use my hands because of it. No doubt the lift chair is a great item and I would like one but I would need somebody to work it for me but unfortunately I don't have anybody.
@@SloopyDog I'm sorry to hear that. Local churches may be able to help you with volunteers in the event of a fall, if you check with them. Or the fire dept. They need something worthwhile to do. Keep that cell phone on you. What city are you in?
@@darthnatas953 This is Britain there is very little help to be had. You can get pendants to hang around the neck. They are expensive. I have had them before and they just don't work. Thank you for your concern.
Hey i need that. I have to work under a crawl spot under my trailer to fix a water leak. I can't get up when i go to the ground anymore. I am having hard time getting up. Thank you for the video.
Wow I need this for my room mate she is a double amputee and sometimes she falls and I can’t get her up very well anymore because my knees and back have gotten worse and I have arthritis also. I thought about something like this for a very long time!
Thank you for the real senior use video! I was concerned about my limited sight/hearing mom using it on her own, falling off &/or getting her fingers, foot, etc getting crushed or clothing caught since it doesn’t have an automatic stop sensor. Or not sitting centered & inadvertently sitting partially on the flaps when in use and falling off
I have one of these for my husband. It usually works very well but the last time he fell, he kept rolling off it. Unfortunately it broke and I am trying get a new one. Although the lift is hard plastic, I wish they could make one in metal so it would be stronger.
Best way to get up is to find some stairs. I recently fell and so I scooted my butt out the patio door where we have 5 steps and I was able to lower my legs and get up by myself using the handrail. No struggle, no pain, no stress. Somebody needs to design something where you can scoot your butt up a ramp, then pull a lever and the ramp turns into steps.
Hey, great idea!! I've certainly used the step-assist method but a ramp would be an awesome preliminary! Hmm, maybe a ramp where one scoots up, then turns to the side to put feet on the floor?
I had a carpenter make a set of narrow stairs, 3 steps only, with a handrail at the top, and I'd drag it over to my elderly mother in law whenever she fell. She would scoot up backwards, butt first, to the top step, then use the handrail to twist sideways and grab her walker which I had ready for her. I padded the stairs with batting and upholstered them so they didn't look bad. Worked great for the year I took care of her before her death.
I had.my mom fall last night. I was scrolling for hours until I came upon this video. Life changer. Buying one asap! It stinks being an older woman that is not that strong and getting weaker by the day. Hopefully mom get 💯 better and never falls- but statistically, I think the odds are against me with her previous track record.
I wish they would make one of these chairs only for the bath and one only to help get someone up from the floor. We have one of these and when my husband falls, I have to go and get this heavy unweildy chair with the bath suction cups on the bottom and drag it over to where ever my husband is. I don't think someone living by themselves could do it by themselves unless they fell right next to this chair. I did buy a small cheap dolly from Amazon that I put the chair on so it was easier to retrieve it and take it to what room my husband was in when he fell.
What an awesome machine, I wish I had this the other night I had to call on my daughter and son inlaw to get me up, dead weight! I got on the floor to fix the internet and thought I could get up, I am 3 months PO bilateral TKR here in Australia, love your videos mate, wish you were in OZ. :)
Agree with Bryan, my bi-lat TKRs are 21 years old know and have ended upon the floor twice in the last three years. I got myself up the first time using a belt type arrangement around a upright solid metal supporting beam in our sunroom. The 2nd time, I didn't have a chance, fortunately my husband was home. I wonder if we can get this in Australia. We are badly lacking on sturdy disable products here in Australia. Shameful really when you see what's available overseas. I have checked, definitely not on Amazon Australia. What's new!
@@Lyn4817 Hi Lyn, these lifts are available in Australia for A$699.99 I did a google search ilsau.com.au/product/bellavita-auto-bath-tub-seat-lift/ this company is NDIS accredited too
@@bryanblissett2066 Brilliant, thanks very much Bryan, I haven't had an opportunity to look into it any further yet. Today was my only day that I go out every 3 weeks and I normally crash and burn when I get home.
Wish I had one of those chairs when my dad fell different times since he was heavy and I had to get help to get him up. He passed away earlier this year on 2-1-2024 in his sleep. Plus is would also have helped when I fell a few times and it was hard getting up. Because of weekend muscles and a condition concerning my back when so was severely injured as a kid and some Other issues were discovered while at it. I am fifty one going on 52 years of age since I was born as a kid. Much of my old record are gone from when I was a kid approaching my early teens.
That’s a great device if you have someone to help you. No disabled/elderly person is going to carry that around in case they fall down and most likely couldn’t operate it all by themselves anyways. The video ended very abruptly.
This is pretty good, but it needs arm rests to use to get out of the chair once they are up. I saw another utube for a different model that had moveable arm rests. Out of the way so you can move onto it on the floor, then they move into place for getting outvof the chair.
I went to sit on the Portaloo and toppled off, so to get back up I used a series of two little stools and the armchair. First I Sat on the little milk stool then with the higher stool behind it progressed to that , then the armchair , problem over, so we have decided to take the stool where we go in case there was ever a problem again.
I'm about to be 65 on the 27th. I fell in my living room and broke my collar bone. I have osteoporosis in my left hip and my legs are way too weak so if I try to get up my legs will not move
Biggest issue I have with this its all plastic. But mostly the fact it does not side arms for the person to put there hands on as they get off it. If they push down on the side flaps accidently to use them as leverage they will most certainly snap off as they are not meant to bear weight. To pad they did not incorporate fold down arms in the backrest although considering of flimsy the backrest is I would suspect the arms would break off under pressure as well.
One might get maybe a shelf or at least say a 1x10 board at the hardware store, and lay that across the seat, extending it well out to the sides for one's hands to push on. If it's smooth enough it shouldn't make it any more difficult to scoot onto.
Good afternoon, I am writing from Italy, Tuscany. I am interested in receiving more information: where you can purchase the product; What's the price. Thank you
It look like you need other person you need if you want to get up whos going to slot this together while your on the floor ?? Plus the chair works ang goes together from behind ...if you fall in the kitchen and the chair is in the livingroom or bedroom how do you get it or reach it ..Good idea if there are more than one person in the house ..I sat on the floor all night could not get up evem my husband couldn't get me up ..
It’s all so heart breaking, a problem not of IF, but WHEN. We need to talk, we need to crowd source and we need to practice. Go house to house, practice with your loved ones, make it an ice breaker party that will teach skills. Have tools. Emergency whistle on the doorknob. Stays there. Dollar store pool mattress under the couch, slide it out to get you up a few inches, take off seat cushions, much firmer lift that way, hold the wooden frame. And…do this…..garden gloves. A good grip is essential. Have a few pair always close by.
Why doesn't an old person show the old how to get up??? They do not know how it feels to be old with arthritis and can't use arms and hands to get up!!!!!
The problem with that is if the individual on the floor is unable to get up to a kneeling position or is able to turn to get this "life chair" under them, then what?
Obviously its not going to be sufficient all scenarios. If the person is literally immobile and cannot scoot using their hands then that will be an issue.
Have to admit, I felt bad for the woman being the model or 'crash test dummy', even if she wanted to do that. It's a huge risk and when you're healing and rehab-ing, you don't need a new Something if anything goes wrong. My suggestion?? Let the Able Bodied' person demonstrate how it works--by being the first to slowly go and narrating each stage of how to be successful using it. Ask the client especially, but give both client + caretaker a chance to see and use it---because the caretaker has a different set of concerns. At our Rehab, they never let a client 'test 'or 'demonstrate' a device---someone from Rehab staff does it first while clients watch, and before they try it. It's helpful to have the Caretaker use it/do it. In the moment after a fall, at home, things are not usually so calm, spaces may not be so clear. I think the device looks like a good idea, but I'd want to be sure the space at home is clear, the floor and surround safe, no pets getting spooked...
Canine: Car! Consider this is new technology to many people and the PT is clearly and carefully explaining the device to the lady. I understand her concerns.
Exactly! My elderly mum has one. See my comment above. This is designed to be a bath lift. It is useless and irresponsible to market it as an aid for the elderly to get them off the floor. And it is VERY heavy.
@@leoralph2810: Haven’t had experience with one but I predict pinched fingers,more falls,and increased joint and muscle pain from struggling to get down or up. Heaven knows what else. Did I mention more falls? I’ve had all the excitement I can stand for a while. Good luck to those intrepid spirits who are willing to try it, tho. P S: Advise learning about refunds and free pick-up returns You probably don’t want to be packing it up and hauling it to the local post office! It weighs about 30 lbs! Suggest investigating renting one at a home health/medical care supplier. Best regards.
I don't know of any bath lift chairs above 300-lbs but if it is not for the bathtub I have used some self inflating mattresses that are rated up to 600-lbs.
This doesn,t really help.I fell on the beach on new years day a few years ago.Because I had had knee replacement I just couldnt get up.Lucky itcwas a fine day as I was there with my 2dog until someone came along and helped me. I also fell in my back garden and couldn.t get up.I had to move on my bottom across 100 yards of gravel until I was able to get up with the garage door.Now I go nowhere ,not even in my garden without my mobile phone.
I hav a collapsible stool..i use to get down then up...when working on my walker i use stool kneel fown the chest on stool seat.i remove wheels change bearings repmac wheel or wheels.i put tools on seat hands on seat lift myself up.im 75...bad hips...but i wonder Y im i alive.🫠🙃
Perhaps discuss this with the patient’s doctor and he / she can write out a medical prescription usually covered by the health insurance one Medicare in US. Research….
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God bless that sweet lady, I am in the same boat as her. 2 knees replaced, cannot kneel on them. I fell and try as I may I could not get myself up, crawled to the couch and tried but did not have the strength to get myself up. I am 82.
My PT made me learn to kneel on both knee replacements. Just for when I fall. Practicing made a difference. When I fall,I did NOT panic. I took my time as I scooted over to the couch. I visualized a successful turn,kneel and push up to the couch. I did it! I still practice,what a difference that made for this 69 y/o!😂😂
Both of my shoulders are wrecked,so I really take my time,knowing it's a problem let's me plan ahead.🍀🍀🍀🍀
82 YEARS. VERY WEAK.FELL TRIED COUCH ETC. NO STRENGTH. F
PRESSED FALL ALERT.
EMTS ETC. HOSPITAL
FOUND VERY LOW METABLOTES. AFTER 2 IVS MUCH STRONGER. TOO MUCH WATER WITH NO METABLOTE REPLACEMENT.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Scooting over to stairs works for those of us with double knee surgery. There’s a handrailingnto help lift oneself and it’s a short distance to elevate the butt. This lift looks like it’s worth a try if one falls a lot. I’d use a walker for additional support while getting onto feet. Also, it looks a little shaky, so a help would be nice.
I was wanting to purchase a bath lift for my daughter with MS and this will be perfect. She could take it out of the tub after use and bring it back when she needs it. Plus if she falls her son could just bring it to her and the ambulance does not have to be called to lift her up. WOW.
Texas here. Once when my mom fell I got the twin blow up mattress along side her. Then a flat sheet under her to pull her onto the mattress. This mattress is auto fill an the height is 30”! It worked good an no firemen were needed. Dead weight is no joke. This chair looks promising tho.
Exactly!
Question. I am asking seriously. Did you put her on it while non-inflated and inflate it with her on it? My husband is too heavy for me to try to pick up without killing by back. Have to call V.F.D. . If it is safe to inflate while on it, I will buy one. If not I won't . Thank you for any information. Take care. 🕊️
The flat sheet is a game changer
Thank for that suggestion👍🏻
Nifty idea! More likely useful for a caregiver - people who have trouble getting up from the floor have very little muscle tone. Watching that woman was like watching my mom who had no strength to lift her butt like that. The chair itself looks wobbly and would not be accessible to an old person living alone. Weak people are also very fearful and unsteady which adds to the challenge. I like the inflatable mattress idea of one of the commenters. All the person has to do is roll onto it rather than lift with arms.
Where has this been the last 25 years of my life?!
I have used this with my 86 year old grandmother. We used it in the bathtub 90% of the time however we have used it when she's fallen as well. Somewhat heavy but a great product.
How'd you get her over the bathtub ledge in order to use it?
I have a similar one. I sure wish I could get up as easily as that lady did. The best I can do when in the upper position is to slide sideways into the seat of my wheelchair. However, to get into my Quantum Q6 I have to remove the seat cushion. But I can slide directly into my Fold&Go wheelchair which I keep in my car. I am 72 and have Becker's Muscular Dystrophy which took away my ability to walk when I was 70.
But in spite of this limitation, I am glad to have mine. It has helped me times like when I took a shower without anyone else at home and I got sloppy with positioning my transfer board between the shower bench and the wheelchair. I have to bridge an 8 inch gap. I did not notice my transfer board was sliding and I fell during transfer. I had to crawl a way to get to my lift but it did an excellent job getting me back into my wheelchair again. Even without the seat cushion.
I got one for my wife that has a history of falls.I would have to call my neighbor or the ambulance...This thing works..I wish I had gotten it but I did not know about it untill a few months ago.
I have ALS and fell last Friday. I spent the entire night on the floor because my wife was out of town to take care of her mother. I need this, or something like this.
Thank you! I never would have thought to use this for a fall!
The problem is when an old or disabled person falls it is very unlikely they are carrying a lift chair. I am old and disabled and I have fallen many times. I have had to wait sometimes for hours until somebody found me. I have severe arthritis and I can not use my hands because of it. No doubt the lift chair is a great item and I would like one but I would need somebody to work it for me but unfortunately I don't have anybody.
Please get a Medical Bracelet/necklace, or an Apple Watch, or a phone you can carry! Then if or when you fall you can contact someone immediately.
Where are your children?
@@darthnatas953 Unfortunately we do not have children. I have two sisters both in their eighties and they live a great many miles from me.
@@SloopyDog I'm sorry to hear that. Local churches may be able to help you with volunteers in the event of a fall, if you check with them. Or the fire dept. They need something worthwhile to do. Keep that cell phone on you. What city are you in?
@@darthnatas953 This is Britain there is very little help to be had. You can get pendants to hang around the neck. They are expensive. I have had them before and they just don't work. Thank you for your concern.
Works good, I purchased one for a loved one.
Where to purchase this product? Does Medicare cover it?
Hey i need that. I have to work under a crawl spot under my trailer to fix a water leak. I can't get up when i go to the ground anymore. I am having hard time getting up. Thank you for the video.
Perfect great idea, thanks.
What an amazing defice.
Wow I need one 1️⃣
What is the cost of the machine?
over 400 dollars, thats what I paid for mine
Right-$399@ Amazon
Keep. It centrally located so you can access it.
Very impressive.
Wow I need this for my room mate she is a double amputee and sometimes she falls and I can’t get her up very well anymore because my knees and back have gotten worse and I have arthritis also. I thought about something like this for a very long time!
Thank you for the real senior use video! I was concerned about my limited sight/hearing mom using it on her own, falling off &/or getting her fingers, foot, etc getting crushed or clothing caught since it doesn’t have an automatic stop sensor. Or not sitting centered & inadvertently sitting partially on the flaps when in use and falling off
I have one of these for my husband. It usually works very well but the last time he fell, he kept rolling off it. Unfortunately it broke and I am trying get a new one. Although the lift is hard plastic, I wish they could make one in metal so it would be stronger.
Is there no way to replace the part that broke?
I have a similar chair that’s fitted in my bath and it’s a great help couldn’t bath without it ( 88yrs )
Best way to get up is to find some stairs. I recently fell and so I scooted my butt out the patio door where we have 5 steps and I was able to lower my legs and get up by myself using the handrail. No struggle, no pain, no stress. Somebody needs to design something where you can scoot your butt up a ramp, then pull a lever and the ramp turns into steps.
Hey, great idea!! I've certainly used the step-assist method but a ramp would be an awesome preliminary! Hmm, maybe a ramp where one scoots up, then turns to the side to put feet on the floor?
Nice, but not every home has stairs. Not even a back porch step. There are many boxes that must be thought out of.
The stairs work great 👍
I had a carpenter make a set of narrow stairs, 3 steps only, with a handrail at the top, and I'd drag it over to my elderly mother in law whenever she fell. She would scoot up backwards, butt first, to the top step, then use the handrail to twist sideways and grab her walker which I had ready for her. I padded the stairs with batting and upholstered them so they didn't look bad. Worked great for the year I took care of her before her death.
Which one is better chair lift or hoyer lift?
Thankyou,,you just saved me
I had.my mom fall last night. I was scrolling for hours until I came upon this video. Life changer. Buying one asap! It stinks being an older woman that is not that strong and getting weaker by the day. Hopefully mom get 💯 better and never falls- but statistically, I think the odds are against me with her previous track record.
Nice. A little awkward have to carry that device everywhere you go.
I have bad knees and have fallen. Its It's nearly impossible to get up on my own. This would come in handy
Hold on, I'll come get you.
Can you buy this in the uk please I fall and just can't get up immon the floor for hours at a time
I wish they would make one of these chairs only for the bath and one only to help get someone up from the floor. We have one of these and when my husband falls, I have to go and get this heavy unweildy chair with the bath suction cups on the bottom and drag it over to where ever my husband is. I don't think someone living by themselves could do it by themselves unless they fell right next to this chair. I did buy a small cheap dolly from Amazon that I put the chair on so it was easier to retrieve it and take it to what room my husband was in when he fell.
OMG! Such a great idea. My husband and I are in the same boat with my grandmother. I had to take it out the tub yesterday and that was a BIG headache.
What is the price?
I would love one but can't afford it on social security only, are there grants or discount programs available? Thanks
What an awesome machine, I wish I had this the other night I had to call on my daughter and son inlaw to get me up, dead weight! I got on the floor to fix the internet and thought I could get up, I am 3 months PO bilateral TKR here in Australia, love your videos mate, wish you were in OZ. :)
Oh wow. Glad you are well. I have always wanted to visit Australia. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing to support the channel.
Agree with Bryan, my bi-lat TKRs are 21 years old know and have ended upon the floor twice in the last three years. I got myself up the first time using a belt type arrangement around a upright solid metal supporting beam in our sunroom. The 2nd time, I didn't have a chance, fortunately my husband was home.
I wonder if we can get this in Australia. We are badly lacking on sturdy disable products here in Australia. Shameful really when you see what's available overseas.
I have checked, definitely not on Amazon Australia. What's new!
@@Lyn4817 Hi Lyn, these lifts are available in Australia for A$699.99 I did a google search ilsau.com.au/product/bellavita-auto-bath-tub-seat-lift/ this company is NDIS accredited too
@@bryanblissett2066 Brilliant, thanks very much Bryan, I haven't had an opportunity to look into it any further yet. Today was my only day that I go out every 3 weeks and I normally crash and burn when I get home.
Where do we get the chair
What if you by yourself and the thing is in another room?
Where can I get one
wonder what the maximum weight is for the chair????
Wish I had one of those chairs when my dad fell different times since he was heavy and I had to get help to get him up. He passed away earlier this year on 2-1-2024 in his sleep. Plus is would also have helped when I fell a few times and it was hard getting up. Because of weekend muscles and a condition concerning my back when so was severely injured as a kid and some Other issues were discovered while at it. I am fifty one going on 52 years of age since I was born as a kid. Much of my old record are gone from when I was a kid approaching my early teens.
very good if your parent or grandparent falls at home or in the garden. I guess if they broke a bone, it's not advisable to move them though
Is there one for use on carpets and laminate floors - not for the bath tub
That’s a great device if you have someone to help you. No disabled/elderly person is going to carry that around in case they fall down and most likely couldn’t operate it all by themselves anyways. The video ended very abruptly.
The equipment is poorly designed, what if there is no one around? How is she going to reach out the button on the back below her neck to operate.
Exactly - see my comments above. My elderly mum has one and it is useless
Where can I get one? I fell last night and my son had to call the fire drpt to get me up.
This is pretty good, but it needs arm rests to use to get out of the chair once they are up.
I saw another utube for a different model that had moveable arm rests. Out of the way so you can move onto it on the floor, then they move into place for getting outvof the chair.
This looks like a bath lift that normally works via a compressor but I don't see one on this model. It it a rechargeable type?
I went to sit on the Portaloo and toppled off, so to get back up I used a series of two little stools and the armchair. First I Sat on the little milk stool then with the higher stool behind it progressed to that , then the armchair , problem over, so we have decided to take the stool where we go in case there was ever a problem again.
I to have 4 knee surgery and if I fall and try to get up holding on to a chair I can't it's painful
I'm about to be 65 on the 27th. I fell in my living room and broke my collar bone. I have osteoporosis in my left hip and my legs are way too weak so if I try to get up my legs will not move
Is this lift chair available for purchase? Where?
I purchased one from Amazon. Quite a reasonable price compared to other. Machines.
Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.
@@dehliadahlenburg732az
Amazon
Biggest issue I have with this its all plastic. But mostly the fact it does not side arms for the person to put there hands on as they get off it. If they push down on the side flaps accidently to use them as leverage they will most certainly snap off as they are not meant to bear weight. To pad they did not incorporate fold down arms in the backrest although considering of flimsy the backrest is I would suspect the arms would break off under pressure as well.
One might get maybe a shelf or at least say a 1x10 board at the hardware store, and lay that across the seat, extending it well out to the sides for one's hands to push on. If it's smooth enough it shouldn't make it any more difficult to scoot onto.
Good afternoon, I am writing from Italy, Tuscany. I am interested in receiving more information:
where you can purchase the product;
What's the price.
Thank you
Wonderful. I want this
A place called Northumberland, England.
It’s a lift for the bath - can it work when u need to lift someone from the floor
I try to crawl on my poor knees to a chair, or door knobs to raise myself up. A broken hip, pelvis wouldn't help.😢
Where can you purchase this?
Amazon
Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.
How can i get access to this in India ? Can you arrange delivery in India ?
What if you can’t get to it then what?
It look like you need other person you need if you want to get up whos going to slot this together while your on the floor ?? Plus the chair works ang goes together from behind ...if you fall in the kitchen and the chair is in the livingroom or bedroom how do you get it or reach it ..Good idea if there are more than one person in the house ..I sat on the floor all night could not get up evem my husband couldn't get me up ..
Wow! That's good.
Yes, this is pretty cool. I can't believe it took me 20 years as a therapist to figure this little trick out.
Great device, my dad fell last week and my mother injured her back trying to lift him. How can I purchase that wonderful device ?
It’s all so heart breaking, a problem not of IF, but WHEN.
We need to talk, we need to crowd source and we need to practice. Go house to house, practice with your loved ones, make it an ice breaker party
that will teach skills.
Have tools. Emergency whistle on the doorknob. Stays there. Dollar store pool mattress under the couch, slide it out to get you up a few inches, take off seat cushions, much firmer lift that way, hold the wooden frame.
And…do this…..garden gloves. A good grip is essential. Have a few pair always close by.
How do I get this
Why doesn't an old person show the old how to get up??? They do not know how it feels to be old with arthritis and can't use arms and hands to get up!!!!!
Where can you purchase this
I want to buy one too
Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.
Where can I purchase one of these?
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Amazon
Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.
Brilliant.
Where can I get one?
amzn.to/3vd6UF9
Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.
Amazon has several varieties.
I know that the weight limit is about 300 pounds. Do they make one that will lift 500 pounds?
Greg: 500 lbs? Needs a car jack!
The problem with that is if the individual on the floor is unable to get up to a kneeling position or is able to turn to get this "life chair" under them, then what?
Obviously its not going to be sufficient all scenarios. If the person is literally immobile and cannot scoot using their hands then that will be an issue.
@@adamn7516 understandable. Thanks
I can't even get down on the floor
Who has one of those chairs
It’s the same as a bath lift,it is the same idea when you use a bath.ife,my neighbour fell in the Cardenas and it was used to get her to stand,,,
Roll over push up to your knees one knee up the other foot flat on floor, put hands on floor now you have three points on the floor and push up
Have to admit, I felt bad for the woman being the model or 'crash test dummy', even if she wanted to do that. It's a huge risk and when you're healing and rehab-ing, you don't need a new Something if anything goes wrong. My suggestion?? Let the Able Bodied' person demonstrate how it works--by being the first to slowly go and narrating each stage of how to be successful using it. Ask the client especially, but give both client + caretaker a chance to see and use it---because the caretaker has a different set of concerns. At our Rehab, they never let a client 'test 'or 'demonstrate' a device---someone from Rehab staff does it first while clients watch, and before they try it. It's helpful to have the Caretaker use it/do it. In the moment after a fall, at home, things are not usually so calm, spaces may not be so clear. I think the device looks like a good idea, but I'd want to be sure the space at home is clear, the floor and surround safe, no pets getting spooked...
Did she say.... "now can I go get in the cat?" Hahaha
As in leave PT? Too cute!
Don’t ever use “cute” when you talk about elderly. That’s disrespectful.
I thought she said get in the car.
Nothing wrong with saying cute.
Canine: Car! Consider this is new technology to many people and the PT is clearly and carefully explaining the device to the lady. I understand her concerns.
AND IF I LIVE ALONE?
If you fall, you’re not going to have a help advise so you need to practice getting up on your own.
There’s one with side handles that’s better. You can get up better.
Pretty impractical if you live alone unless you can crawl to wherever it is!
Exactly! My elderly mum has one. See my comment above. This is designed to be a bath lift. It is useless and irresponsible to market it as an aid for the elderly to get them off the floor. And it is VERY heavy.
@@leoralph2810: Haven’t had experience with one but I predict pinched fingers,more falls,and increased joint and muscle pain from struggling to get down or up. Heaven knows what else. Did I mention more falls? I’ve had all the excitement I can stand for a while. Good luck to those intrepid spirits who are willing to try it, tho.
P S: Advise learning about refunds and free pick-up returns You probably don’t want to be packing it up and hauling it to the local post office! It weighs about 30 lbs! Suggest investigating renting one at a home health/medical care supplier. Best regards.
I need one for ""my friend"" who is 400 pounds. Everything useful is for under 300 pounds.
I don't know of any bath lift chairs above 300-lbs but if it is not for the bathtub I have used some self inflating mattresses that are rated up to 600-lbs.
400 pounds, forget it then.
I'm not sure my dad could shimmy onto it though?
My mom doesn’t have that much strength to even get herself to it
This doesn,t really help.I fell on the beach on new years day a few years ago.Because I had had knee replacement I just couldnt get up.Lucky itcwas a fine day as I was there with my 2dog until someone came along and helped me.
I also fell in my back garden and couldn.t get up.I had to move on my bottom across 100 yards of gravel until I was able to get up with the garage door.Now I go nowhere ,not even in my garden without my mobile phone.
Scoot or roll to the lift chair.
Doesn't go high enough
Problem for a tall or heavy person .
Doesn't go up that far and should have a seat belt .
It’s just a bath lift.!
My husband has Parkinson's and this would not work for him
The chair is $400.
Looks like it is operated from the back requiring another person. No good if you are alone.
Where would i be able to purchase one of this chair Please, thank you
I hav a collapsible stool..i use to get down then up...when working on my walker i use stool kneel fown the chest on stool seat.i remove wheels change bearings repmac wheel or wheels.i put tools on seat hands on seat lift myself up.im 75...bad hips...but i wonder Y im i alive.🫠🙃
And as usual with all these devices far too expensive for most people !!!!
Perhaps discuss this with the patient’s doctor and he / she can write out a medical prescription usually covered by the health insurance one Medicare in US. Research….