Patient Lifters

• Budget (most insurances will cover patient lifters with a prescription)
• Patient - Level of physical ability now and in the future (remember to always think ahead with the needs of this disease)
• Weight of the individual
• Special medical/physiological conditions of the individual
• Physical ability of the caregiver
• Physical Layout of the room(s) - amount of free space, both for maneuvering and for storage
• Type of floor covering in the room(s) i.e. carpeting makes it harder to operate most wheeled equipment
• Number of rooms requiring access
• Width of doorways
• Type of bed - width, height, under-bed clearance

For more information on patient lifters and selecting a lifter that is, the most appropriate for you, visit www.just-patient-lifters.com. This website gives good information on four different types of lift systems, the advantages and disadvantages of each and the price ranges you can expect.