{"id":2872,"date":"2018-12-17T11:06:35","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T11:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/?p=2872"},"modified":"2018-12-19T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T13:48:12","slug":"top-5-benefits-of-having-a-patient-lift-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/blog\/top-5-benefits-of-having-a-patient-lift-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Benefits of Having a Patient Lift In Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sngle-hd\">\n<p>Caring for a family member with limited mobility is challenging. While there are many challenging aspect of care, perhaps one of the most difficult aspects is helping them get around the house. <\/p>\n<p>People with limited mobility require a lot of strength and effort on behalf of caregivers to move them in and out of bed and around the house. For this reason, the purchase or rental of a potential lift is worth considering. <\/p>\n<p>Patient lifts are designed to help lift, or transfer, patients from one spot to another. They can be used to move patients in and out of bed, from a wheel chair to a bed, and in and out of the bathtub. They ease the load and make it easier for caregivers to provide you with the care you need. <\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 benefits of having a patient life installed in your home:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Patients more likely to move around more:<\/strong> Mobility issues make it difficult for people to move around. As a result, they are less likely to do so, or the amount of time they move around is limited. Patient lifts make getting around much easier on the patient and the caregiver, making it more likely to move around the house. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort:<\/strong> Being lifted by other people is not comfortable. Patients can be placed on awkward positions and it can hurt their dignity. It\u2019s not a good feeling being shifted around by others, but a patient lift can make it more comfortable and manageable.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Less strain on caregiver:<\/strong> Moving or helping move a person with mobility issues can be extremely difficult. It places a lot of stress and strain on caregivers. A patient lift takes on the heavy lifting and provides great support to your caregivers when helping you get out of bed, into the bath, and when moving throughout the home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeps you at home longer:<\/strong> Patient lifts are one of the many products that enable you to stay in the home you love. With the right support and medical equipment, you can get the same or similar level of care at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s safer:<\/strong>Using a patient lift is inherently safer than relying on a caregiver to help you make transitions. There is less of a chance of you slipping or having a fall when using a lift to help you get in and out of bed or the bathtub. You\u2019ll have peace of mind in knowing the odds of falling are greatly reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>View Our Selection of Patient Lifts<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/product-category\/patient-lifts\/\">patient lifts.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to get more information about our patient lift products or still have questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in contact with us. Contact us to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/bathroom-renovations\/#request_form_estimate\">request a free estimate<\/a>\u00a0anytime!<\/p>\n<h3>Read More From Our Blog<\/h3>\n<div class=\"mp-blog-links\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/front-entry-patient-lifts-vs-patient-ramps-whats-better-suited-for-your-home\/\">Front Entry Patient Lifts Vs. Patient Ramps \u2013 What\u2019s Better Suited for Your Home?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/5-reasons-why-you-may-need-a-stair-lift-installed-in-your-home\/\">5 Reasons Why You May Need a Stair Lift Installed in Your Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/5-ways-med-can-help-an-elderly-couple-stay-in-the-home-they-love\/\">5 Ways MED+ Can Help an Elderly Couple Stay in The Home They Love<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caring for a family member with limited mobility is challenging. While there are many challenging aspect of care, perhaps one of the most difficult aspects is helping them get around the house. 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