Page 2 - Patient Handling

When you or a loved one suffers from an injury or illness that results in limited mobility, you may need to reassess nearly every item and element in your home. Are the doorways wide enough for a wheelchair? Are chairs and sofas low enough for an easy transfer? Are the bathrooms safe? There are a wide range of questions and items that have to be considered.

It’s a situation that many adult children find themselves in. For decades your parent has been there for you. She’s provided emotional support and guidance. She has helped you financially, and has possibly been your closest ally. In short, your parent has been a shining constant in your life. Now the roles are reversed and she’s the one who needs your support.

When it comes to homecare and healthcare beds, there’s one name that stands above the rest in terms of quality - Hill-Rom. If you’re a healthcare provider, you’re likely familiar with the Hill-Rom name. They’re one of the largest and most respected providers of healthcare products and services.

When you’re caring for a patient, whether it’s in your home or in a professional facility, the bed that you use can make a huge difference in the patient’s comfort and in your ability to care for them. At Med Mart, we offer four different types of beds that you’ll want to consider for your use. Let’s take a look at the features of each and whether they might be right for you.

When you are planning to buy a lift, you’ll find that there are many lift varieties for sale today. Patient lifts and stand assist lifts are two common options, but they’re used for very different purposes. Let’s take a look at the features each lift offers and what situations it is most appropriate for.

The actions of sitting and standing can become difficult for our parents, especially as they age. Luckily, helping your parents sit and stand is fairly simple; here are four simple steps.

Patient lifts, hoyer lifts, stand-up lifts, ceiling lifts – they all sound like they do the same thing, so what’s the difference? Each type of lift is intended to perform a certain function, so knowing the basics about these lifts can help you to choose the lift that is just right for your situation.

When you’re shopping for patient lifts online or in a store, you might encounter some confusing vocabulary. To help you make the right decision here’s what those terms mean and why they matter.

If you’re in the marketing for a patient lift for your home or facility, the first question you should ask yourself is whether you want an electric or a manual lift.

A manual patient lift relies on power supplied by the operator—usually through a hydraulic pump. An electric patient lift uses a motor, usually powered by a rechargeable battery. 

A patient lift is a device that helps caregivers at hospitals, nursing homes, and in private homes move those with limited mobility between beds and chairs or from a sitting position to a standing position. By giving a helping hand, patient lifts help reduce injuries to both patients and caregivers and provide smooth, comfortable transitions.

Before you wade into the market for a patient lift you need four key pieces of information. After you answer these questions, you’ll have a better idea of what to look for and what to ask about as you search for a patient lift.