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Use of Overhead Lifts in the Home

Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT

August 12, 2013

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What about carryover for home?  Do you recommend overhead slings for home too?

 

Answer

Home can be a problem.  If a person is going to need equipment for the long-term, definitely ceiling lifts within the home is the recommended choice.  If that is not appropriate and the person will eventually stop using the equipment, many homecare agencies are now renting lift equipment for the home.  Certainly a person could purchase it, but that can get very expensive.  


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Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT

Dr. Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT is clinical assistant professor at Sacred Heart University in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences. She is an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience in upper quadrant disorders and adult rehabilitation. Dr. Frost’s primary research agenda investigates the integration of SPH curriculum in occupational, physical, and nursing academic programs.


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