Overhead lift

We use an overhead lift for all our regular home transfers.  This includes transfers between the bed and the shower chair, between the bed and the power chair, and between both chairs.

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Description

The overhead lift system is made up of two primary components, the lift and the track. The lift is a two-point, battery powered Handicare P-440 capable of lifting 440 pounds. It has an attached remote control (ours did not work correctly).  Apart from the remote, it has worked well. Knowing what we know now, we would get a lift with four points. (Points are clips or hooks used to connect the sling.) That would make it easier to put the sling on the lift and Steve finds it more comfortable.

The second part of the system is the track. Our track system is NOT permanently installed in the ceiling. Ours has two legs that use compression to fix them into position. This allows the track to be moved and there is no damage to the room. It also does not require any tools.

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Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle

Home modification permanence

Nonpermanent

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube

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