Are you sure you want to exit? Your progress will be lost.
Who are you caring for?
Which best describes their mobility?
How well are they maintaining their hygiene?
How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
Are they experiencing any memory loss?
Which best describes your loved one's social life?
Acknowledgment of Disclosures and Authorization
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington. Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services. APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid. We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour. APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment. You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints. Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights. APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.I agree that: A.I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information"). B.APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink. C.APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site. D.If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records. E.This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year. F.You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
✔
I acknowledge and authorize
✔
I consent to the collection of my consumer health data.*
✔
I consent to the sharing of my consumer health data with qualified home care agencies.*
*If I am consenting on behalf of someone else, I have the proper authorization to do so. By clicking Get My Results, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from us and our customer communities. Your consent is not a condition to using our service. Please visit our Terms of Use. for information about our privacy practices.
Mostly Independent
Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
Remember, this assessment is not a substitute for professional advice.
Share a few details and we will match you to trusted home care in your area:
Agree! My mom was tiny..just a little over 100 pounds soaking wet. The transport chair saved me so much time. I needed something light weight, that I could easily lift into the car. It rolls over uneven ground relatively well. A life saver.
Good morning, I use for my husband the Medline Lightweight Transport chair. It weighs 22lbs. I love it. It folds, has brakes and the brakes can lock and easy to travel with. I actually have two. They run about 160 dollars. I like it because the rear wheels are 12 inches and make it easier on uneven surfaces. Initially I used a real wheelchair that was killing my back to just lift it in and out of the car. This transport chair saved my back. I also bought a little cushion for the seat but you may not need that.
I just bought my mom the same transport chair on Amazon. It is very light weight. We use it for outings to restraunts, Dr. Appointments, etc. I wouldn't want her to be in it long term, but it sure works for those trips out. I bought a gel cushion for the seat as well for more comfort.
Mom uses a Drive roll stir walker (17.5 lbs). A bit expensive but the best walker ever ( sturdy, great mobility on all surfaces, narrow so it can pass through almost doorways )
I think this is the one others have posted: on Amazon, search for Medline ultra lite transport. The red one is about $129 and the black is $175. The description says under 15 pounds, including wheels.
This chair was the lightest we found. My SIL and I actually compared the weight, unscientifically. We wanted something that we could pick up and could fit in the trunk of a mid size car without strain or scratching the back bumper of the car or taking up time. All the other transport chairs seemed heavier and took up more space. My Mom is petite, under 5 feet.
I can now store and remove the folded wheelchair into the car with one hand, however 2 hands are a little safer. No need to disassemble or reassemble to use it. I have a Honda HRV and it fits in the back area as well as the back seat area with the back seat folded up all the way.
We have had the transport chair since 2019. The wheels are pretty worn, I’ve had to get a set of replacement pins and I am thinking of getting replacement footrests. They had a one year warranty which they honored. The replacement parts are pricey, however the wheelchair frame and seat is still solid. We have used it almost everyday since we got it, and for the last year, everyday whenever my Mom is awake.
Because of its size, she is able to get it close to the toilet in her bathroom.
Agree with other answers. You want a transport chair. When you get one, also buy a cushioned seat for it. Very lightweight chair, easy to maneuver to dr visits, and the cushion makes it much more comfortable.
They aren't that expensive - a little over a hundred online and at Walmart or drug stores. However, if you check estates sales in your area (estatesales.net, enter your zip code) they are commonly available for under $50.
I bought a transport chair for my mother who is in her in her 90's now. But, we only use it when we leave the house because she cannot navigate it on her own and I need to push it. It is light weight and fits easily in my small hatchback with seats still up. She uses a walker in our home. If you just need transportation outside of the home, I suggest a transport chair rather than a wheel chair.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I wouldn't want her to be in it long term, but it sure works for those trips out. I bought a gel cushion for the seat as well for more comfort.
They're available from Amazon, Walgreens, CVS, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-RTL10266WT-T-Walker-Rollator/dp/B00QFYS49E#immersive-view_1675163817951
This chair was the lightest we found. My SIL and I actually compared the weight, unscientifically. We wanted something that we could pick up and could fit in the trunk of a mid size car without strain or scratching the back bumper of the car or taking up time. All the other transport chairs seemed heavier and took up more space. My Mom is petite, under 5 feet.
I can now store and remove the folded wheelchair into the car with one hand, however 2 hands are a little safer. No need to disassemble or reassemble to use it. I have a Honda HRV and it fits in the back area as well as the back seat area with the back seat folded up all the way.
We have had the transport chair since 2019. The wheels are pretty worn, I’ve had to get a set of replacement pins and I am thinking of getting replacement footrests. They had a one year warranty which they honored. The replacement parts are pricey, however the wheelchair frame and seat is still solid. We have used it almost everyday since we got it, and for the last year, everyday whenever my Mom is awake.
Because of its size, she is able to get it close to the toilet in her bathroom.
I highly recommend it.
They aren't that expensive - a little over a hundred online and at Walmart or drug stores. However, if you check estates sales in your area (estatesales.net, enter your zip code) they are commonly available for under $50.
See All Answers