Transfer Aid Resources
Activities of daily living don’t need to be painful or dangerous. With a variety of appropriate solutions in place, transfers and repositioning can be safer and easier both for caregivers and users of all mobility levels.
Featured FAQs
Why are transfer aids used?
Transfer aids help minimize the risk of falls and injuries when transferring someone with limited mobility to and from the bathroom, bedroom, or anywhere else throughout a home or care setting.
What are the different types of transfer aids available from Lifeway?
Lifeway Mobility’s transfer aid offerings include ceiling & patient lifts, grab bars and poles, bath transfer chairs & benches, bed assist rails and other DME products. Please note that the transfer aids available from Lifeway Mobility may vary by location.
What are the different types of patient lifts?
The two types of patient lifts are overhead ceiling lifts and sit-to-stand lifts. An overhead ceiling lift is for those who are immobile and need full assistance with making transfers. Patient lifts are for those that need some assistance when standing up. Check out the Lifeway ceiling lift guide for more information.
Featured Case Studies
1920s Home Transformation Into a Board & Care Facility
This 1920 English Tudor got a complete makeover, including 4'-wide hallways and fully accessible bathrooms.
Marilyn (Aging in Place)
A home evaluation was recommended before an 81-year-old patient returned home from a hospital stay for fall-related injuries.
Mark (Spinal Cord Injury)
A 59-year-old with a spinal cord injury lived alone in a multi-story single-family home.
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