Best Device (Lift Chair) To Help Someone Off The Floor After A Fall (NON EMERGENCY)

This power lift chair is designed to help patients safely get down in a bathtub. But it is also really great for anyone who has had a non-emergency fall at home. I have a client who was falling a couple time a month. Thankfully he didn't get hurt when he fell, but he was unable to get up and his wife was unable to help him up. He spent several nights on the floor until his son was able to help him up.
After one fall his son injured his back while trying to help him up so he purchased this lift chair and is not able to get up with the help of his wife who gets the chair and places it on the ground next to him.
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  • @totaltherapysolutions
    @totaltherapysolutions5 ай бұрын

    Amazon Product Link: amzn.to/3vd6UF9

  • @ljwilliams
    @ljwilliamsАй бұрын

    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.

  • @hangin-in-thereawesome4245
    @hangin-in-thereawesome42456 ай бұрын

    Where has this been the last 25 years of my life?!

  • @gaynorbrotchie2523
    @gaynorbrotchie252310 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @SloopyDog
    @SloopyDog6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @islanddiva3813

    @islanddiva3813

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @darthnatas953

    @darthnatas953

    5 ай бұрын

    Where are your children?

  • @SloopyDog

    @SloopyDog

    5 ай бұрын

    @@darthnatas953 Unfortunately we do not have children. I have two sisters both in their eighties and they live a great many miles from me.

  • @darthnatas953

    @darthnatas953

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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?

  • @SloopyDog

    @SloopyDog

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @rebeccamorgan4255
    @rebeccamorgan425520 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I never would have thought to use this for a fall!

  • @doghairdontcarelindaniel7531
    @doghairdontcarelindaniel75313 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @sandrawilliams8490
    @sandrawilliams84904 ай бұрын

    Works good, I purchased one for a loved one.

  • @JudiSpackman-ej8tm
    @JudiSpackman-ej8tm3 ай бұрын

    Perfect great idea, thanks.

  • @wendylynch6511
    @wendylynch65115 ай бұрын

    What an amazing defice.

  • @Letsbeniceoutthere
    @Letsbeniceoutthere6 ай бұрын

    Very impressive.

  • @braveheart977
    @braveheart9773 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant.

  • @truespence
    @truespence11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @dmfraser1444
    @dmfraser14442 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @FarooqKhan-si8wu
    @FarooqKhan-si8wu24 күн бұрын

    Wonderful. I want this

  • @user-hx4kp4bc1u
    @user-hx4kp4bc1uАй бұрын

    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.

  • @bradje12
    @bradje123 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That's good.

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this is pretty cool. I can't believe it took me 20 years as a therapist to figure this little trick out.

  • @easonlaurie

    @easonlaurie

    Жыл бұрын

    Great device, my dad fell last week and my mother injured her back trying to lift him. How can I purchase that wonderful device ?

  • @mancunianinlondon
    @mancunianinlondonАй бұрын

    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

  • @juliamaitland7160
    @juliamaitland71605 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @bhavnarathod6317
    @bhavnarathod63175 ай бұрын

    Is there one for use on carpets and laminate floors - not for the bath tub

  • @marcomancini4464
    @marcomancini44644 ай бұрын

    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

  • @ac_tv2050
    @ac_tv20509 ай бұрын

    Which one is better chair lift or hoyer lift?

  • @prettylyons2880
    @prettylyons2880 Жыл бұрын

    I have bad knees and have fallen. Its It's nearly impossible to get up on my own. This would come in handy

  • @darthnatas953

    @darthnatas953

    5 ай бұрын

    Hold on, I'll come get you.

  • @maggielandis4447
    @maggielandis44474 ай бұрын

    Where can I get one? I fell last night and my son had to call the fire drpt to get me up.

  • @SloopyDog
    @SloopyDog5 ай бұрын

    A place called Northumberland, England.

  • @user-zs1cs8pf6c
    @user-zs1cs8pf6cАй бұрын

    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 ..

  • @ruthrosato-richardson4223
    @ruthrosato-richardson42234 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mariaximena9221

    @mariaximena9221

    4 ай бұрын

    Is there no way to replace the part that broke?

  • @ionabernadettebarlow4497
    @ionabernadettebarlow449710 ай бұрын

    What is the cost of the machine?

  • @SuperJackie41

    @SuperJackie41

    4 ай бұрын

    over 400 dollars, thats what I paid for mine

  • @ruthrosato-richardson4223

    @ruthrosato-richardson4223

    4 ай бұрын

    Right-$399@ Amazon

  • @tradingrules2228
    @tradingrules22286 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Exactly - see my comments above. My elderly mum has one and it is useless

  • @adamn7516
    @adamn751615 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @bhavnarathod6317
    @bhavnarathod63175 ай бұрын

    It’s a lift for the bath - can it work when u need to lift someone from the floor

  • @susanmendoza2041
    @susanmendoza20413 ай бұрын

    What if you can’t get to it then what?

  • @hammerfanusa
    @hammerfanusa3 ай бұрын

    How do I get this

  • @bryanblissett2066
    @bryanblissett20663 жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. Glad you are well. I have always wanted to visit Australia. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing to support the channel.

  • @Lyn4817

    @Lyn4817

    3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @bryanblissett2066

    @bryanblissett2066

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @Lyn4817

    @Lyn4817

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @judithprakash7807

    @judithprakash7807

    9 ай бұрын

    Where do we get the chair

  • @SuperJackie41
    @SuperJackie414 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ljwilliams

    @ljwilliams

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @shirleyandreas7480
    @shirleyandreas74808 ай бұрын

    I can't even get down on the floor

  • @Dawns_Creative_Carousel
    @Dawns_Creative_Carousel2 ай бұрын

    My mom doesn’t have that much strength to even get herself to it

  • @mariaximena9221
    @mariaximena92214 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @kathleenquinn6053
    @kathleenquinn60535 ай бұрын

    Who has one of those chairs

  • @janiceweaver3375
    @janiceweaver3375 Жыл бұрын

    Is this lift chair available for purchase? Where?

  • @dehliadahlenburg732

    @dehliadahlenburg732

    6 ай бұрын

    I purchased one from Amazon. Quite a reasonable price compared to other. Machines.

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @azizahjardin9048

    @azizahjardin9048

    5 ай бұрын

    @@dehliadahlenburg732az

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    Amazon

  • @ellenbrechin3098
    @ellenbrechin30988 ай бұрын

    Where can you purchase this?

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    8 ай бұрын

    Amazon

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @jerrywillingham2122
    @jerrywillingham2122 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I purchase one of these?

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    amzn.to/3ZE0Sgs

  • @dehliadahlenburg732

    @dehliadahlenburg732

    6 ай бұрын

    Amazon

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @dustycornerscalgary2208
    @dustycornerscalgary2208 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I get one?

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    amzn.to/3vd6UF9

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    Amazon has several varieties.

  • @ireneyoung8696
    @ireneyoung86966 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @nicolebracken8787
    @nicolebracken8787 Жыл бұрын

    Where can you purchase this

  • @trishharrison5166

    @trishharrison5166

    Жыл бұрын

    I want to buy one too

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @greglincicum9671
    @greglincicum96717 ай бұрын

    I know that the weight limit is about 300 pounds. Do they make one that will lift 500 pounds?

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    Greg: 500 lbs? Needs a car jack!

  • @RogerPack
    @RogerPackАй бұрын

    I'm not sure my dad could shimmy onto it though?

  • @canine1432
    @canine14323 жыл бұрын

    Did she say.... "now can I go get in the cat?" Hahaha As in leave PT? Too cute!

  • @jkkj1627

    @jkkj1627

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t ever use “cute” when you talk about elderly. That’s disrespectful.

  • @Light4Jesus

    @Light4Jesus

    10 ай бұрын

    I thought she said get in the car. Nothing wrong with saying cute.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @johnlindberg1794
    @johnlindberg1794Ай бұрын

    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?

  • @adamn7516

    @adamn7516

    15 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @johnlindberg1794

    @johnlindberg1794

    15 күн бұрын

    @@adamn7516 understandable. Thanks

  • @marlyndataylor2925
    @marlyndataylor29255 ай бұрын

    Pretty impractical if you live alone unless you can crawl to wherever it is!

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @dsoper7897
    @dsoper78974 ай бұрын

    Doesn't go high enough

  • @gaynorbrotchie2523
    @gaynorbrotchie252310 ай бұрын

    I need one for ""my friend"" who is 400 pounds. Everything useful is for under 300 pounds.

  • @totaltherapysolutions

    @totaltherapysolutions

    10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @tradingrules2228

    @tradingrules2228

    6 ай бұрын

    400 pounds, forget it then.

  • @originaLkomatoast
    @originaLkomatoast6 ай бұрын

    Four months for delivery.

  • @leoralph2810

    @leoralph2810

    5 ай бұрын

    Google “ Bellavita Bath Lift Chair” to see all places which sell this.

  • @lindaburnham1447
    @lindaburnham14475 ай бұрын

    My husband has Parkinson's and this would not work for him

  • @youngnurse9994
    @youngnurse99944 ай бұрын

    Problem for a tall or heavy person . Doesn't go up that far and should have a seat belt .

  • @ASaaaxxx
    @ASaaaxxx10 ай бұрын

    And as usual with all these devices far too expensive for most people !!!!

  • @e.conboy4286

    @e.conboy4286

    5 ай бұрын

    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….

  • @cathywestholt5324
    @cathywestholt5324 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like it is operated from the back requiring another person. No good if you are alone.

  • @zorinakhan4883
    @zorinakhan48834 ай бұрын

    Where would i be able to purchase one of this chair Please, thank you