Wheelchair to the car and back transfers are hard and sometimes unsafe. I know there are expensive options out there where you modify your car. I don’t have the money for that. Is there a cheaper option out there? I know about transfer boards. I’m just looking for another option. Anyone seen anything?
For you: Someone pointed out The Car Stool, which is an interesting alternative to a transfer board, and looks much more stable. Likewise the Slide-n-Ride.
For helping others: A "portable" car specific lift ($600). portable Hoyer lifts ($1500), and the Ibis and Autochair ($7000-ish) are options that don't require a modification to the car. And the Mary Sling is great if you need a safe way to help shift someone.
https://www.thecarstool.com/
https://slide-n-ride.com/products/slide-n-ride
https://www.amazon.com/Wheelchair-Portable-Lightweight-Disabled-Multifunctional/dp/B0BF4SW5HV
https://www.allegromedical.com/products/the-advance-patient-lift-hydraulic-unit-each/
https://www.alternatemobility.com.au/personal-lifts-hoists/
https://www.amazon.com/Mobility-Transfer-System-Safetysure-MaryS/dp/B003Z3VMFG/
Also, Medicare will cover the cost if your primary care doctor will send a request to Medicare.
if your loved one is a vet, the VA will provide a battery operated one at no charge and they will deliver.
Too bad there isn't an insulated wheelchair hitch such as a side car for a motorcycle LOL!
Will this person improve?
Or is this injury/mobility permanent?
Could this person improve their upper body strength?
Or is this person frail & expected to become weaker & frailer?
My family didn't WANT to use wheelchair taxis. High cost, long wait times, mentioned feelings of embarressment too.
Didn't WANT to have to NEED it. But they do need it.
*I am not a wheelchair van*
https://www.agingcare.com/search?term=car+transfer