My goal is to keep mom with me til the end, and lately we have been having trouble with transfers so I asked for an assessment. Currently mom has days where she won't bear weight at all, and days where I can encourage her to take a step or two. The ceiling lift seems like a huge leap from where we are now, but maybe that is just me being in denial?
I don't think you're in denial. It's not like you're insisting that your mom can transfer and that her assessment was a waste of time. But I think when we care for our parents day in and day out sometimes we can't see clearly. You knew this so you requested an assessment and now you're mulling over what was said during the assessment. But I didn't read denial in what you wrote.
Con: Very expensive...... after my client passed his family did donate to Disable Veteran Group....
GA, I was worried too about her losing what ability she has left, but it was pointed out that the act of transferring is exercising me more than her, and if the goal is to retain mobility we should also consider PT.
One time at long-term-care, I walked into Mom's room and they were using a lift for her, and Mom was flailing about, pleading to be put down, she was terrified.
Peace!
Finally, I have to say that using a lift system is slow and it takes about an hour longer to get my wife up dressed and ready for the day so be prepared to spend more time when using a lift system. If you have help with your mother you will most likely have to train them how to use the lift, sling and how to transfer the motor between rooms. You will also need to add some time to their shifts this will be and additional expense.
Finally, I am so very happy I spent the money and had this system installed. Even thought we currently are not using it much, I know it will be needed in the not too distant future, I know it's there when and if its needed and that I now have enough equipment to keep my wife at home without hurting myself until the end.
Hope this helps!
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