Sorry if this question has been asked lots before. I've been looking at old posts and can't seem to find the answer.. its probably my incompetent searching !
Before lockdown we had our home assessed to see if it was suitable for ceiling hoists.. I think it is. My OT talked to us about getting a portable one in the future. She explained that it needs two people to operate it , one of which could be my husband. They wouldn't provide one unless we had an additional carer. We've been looking at videos and he is sure he could manage. We're keen to manage without carers for as long as possible.
My legs don't work at all with no movement and we manage transfers by my husband lifting them and me pushing sideways with my arms. One of my arms feels slightly weaker and I don't want to wait until the need for a hoist becomes a crisis.
is it possible for one person to operate a hoist ? The other more obvious question is how do you know when you're going to need the loo or need to transfer or do you just have to wait?
Thanks for your help. Its great to have this forum to get advice and support.
Love Debbie x
Before lockdown we had our home assessed to see if it was suitable for ceiling hoists.. I think it is. My OT talked to us about getting a portable one in the future. She explained that it needs two people to operate it , one of which could be my husband. They wouldn't provide one unless we had an additional carer. We've been looking at videos and he is sure he could manage. We're keen to manage without carers for as long as possible.
My legs don't work at all with no movement and we manage transfers by my husband lifting them and me pushing sideways with my arms. One of my arms feels slightly weaker and I don't want to wait until the need for a hoist becomes a crisis.
is it possible for one person to operate a hoist ? The other more obvious question is how do you know when you're going to need the loo or need to transfer or do you just have to wait?
Thanks for your help. Its great to have this forum to get advice and support.
Love Debbie x
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