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We need two strong people to get my LO in and out of the car. We stow a foldable lightweight transfer chair in the trunk. Slide boards don't work for us, either. I looked at the recommended car stool and it looks unsafe IMO. Too easy for your LO to fall. At this time, we use an in-home caregiver to help with the car transfers to wheelchair and vica versa to and from appointments or events. Our caregiver goes with us to assist both at the destination, and after we get back home because going anywhere actually requires 6 car transfers. Your LO will probably run out of strength typically after 2-3 car transfers. Otherwise we use a local non emergency transport service. There's also a company called Mobility Works, (they have locations all over the USA) that sell a multitude of products for car transfers by one person. But they're pricey. www.mobilityworks.com/seating-solutions/ Good luck.
I've been looking around online. Check out thecarstool.com. It's a stool to help with the transfer. Seems like a safer and simpler option. Still it's $159 bucks
@Fortunept: I just took a quick look at the Car Stool. It looks like it would work as long as the person in the wheelchair has the strength to maneuver themselves. This does not look like it would work if the person has little upper body strength, has dementia or if they need a lot of assistance with the transfer because it does not look like there is enough room to have the device, the wheelchair and 2 people gathered around the car door.
I've been looking around online and found thecarstool.com. Has anyone tried it before? It's a stool to help with the transfer. Seems like a safer and simpler option. Still it's $159 bucks
There comes a point when if it is no longer safe to take someone out in your car and the trip is necessary you have to arrange a medical transport or a van or bus that can accommodate a wheelchair.
Yes. My family are at this stage now, with 2 members. LOs both have good standing strength, but one has an ankle injury & trouble turning. There is risk the ankle will give way. The 2nd also has trouble turning & lifting legs in. It is just too hard for me to get either in a car.
Too high risk of falls for them + too high risk of hurting myself.
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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.
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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.
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Slide boards don't work for us, either. I looked at the recommended car stool and it looks unsafe IMO. Too easy for your LO to fall.
At this time, we use an in-home caregiver to help with the car transfers to wheelchair and vica versa to and from appointments or events. Our caregiver goes with us to assist both at the destination, and after we get back home because going anywhere actually requires 6 car transfers. Your LO will probably run out of strength typically after 2-3 car transfers.
Otherwise we use a local non emergency transport service.
There's also a company called Mobility Works, (they have locations all over the USA) that sell a multitude of products for car transfers by one person. But they're pricey.
www.mobilityworks.com/seating-solutions/
Good luck.
I just took a quick look at the Car Stool.
It looks like it would work as long as the person in the wheelchair has the strength to maneuver themselves. This does not look like it would work if the person has little upper body strength, has dementia or if they need a lot of assistance with the transfer because it does not look like there is enough room to have the device, the wheelchair and 2 people gathered around the car door.
Too high risk of falls for them +
too high risk of hurting myself.
Wheelchair taxi transport is now used.