For Hoyer Lift Information Contact:
Guardian Products Inc.
4175 Guardian Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
800-255-5022
For the better alternative
Visit:
www.hurtback.org
Handicap Helpers,Inc.
604 Main St
Appalachia VA 24216
1-800-290-1432
This is the Hoyer or Guardian Lift being used.
These are the questions I would ask:
1. Which patient lift is more comfortable in moving a patient?
2. Which patient lift has more head and neck support?
3. Which patient lift has less stress on internal organs?
4. Which patient lift better alleviates the fear of being moved?
5. Which patient lift allows the patient to comfortably stay on lift longer if necessary?
6. How many caregivers does it take to safely move a patient?
7. Does the patient lift have to be assembled before moving a patient?
8. Which patient lift minimizes the loss of dignity and privacy?
9. Which lift allows the patient (if able) to control their posture?
10.Which lift allows you to sit at the table and eat with family?