Is the RAYMEX® Lift suitable for someone living alone?

However, every situation is different, and suitability depends on your mobility, strength and home environment. This article explains when the RAYMEX® Lift works well for people living alone, and when a different solution may be more appropriate.

Designed for independent use

The RAYMEX® Lift has been developed so that a single person can operate it independently to lift themselves from the floor. The controls are simple to reach, and the seating area supports you securely as you are raised to a safe seated or standing height.

For many people living alone, this provides peace of mind that they can recover from a fall without calling for help.

As a walking and transfer aid, the RAYMEX^® Lift is simple to use independently without carer assistance.

Some upper-body strength is required

To use the RAYMEX® Lift by yourself, you must be able to shuffle or slide your body onto the device. This needs a certain level of upper-body strength and the ability to reposition yourself on the surface you are transferring from.

If you have a condition resulting in limited upper-body strength, independent use may not be achievable.

Think about where the lift will be stored

If the RAYMEX® Lift is close to you when you fall, you are more likely to be able to reach it. If it is stored in another room or far away, you may struggle to shuffle across the floor to access it.

Most people use the RAYMEX^® Lift as an independence aid to assist them with walking, standing, and transferring, which means it’s always nearby if a fall does occur.

Most situations need to be assessed

Although the RAYMEX® Lift is the only device of its kind designed for completely independent falls recovery, it is not suitable for every person or every home.

A proper assessment of your mobility, environment and personal circumstances is recommended to ensure safe use.

One of our team members can visit your home, understand your abilities and needs, and help you decide whether the RAYMEX® Lift is the right solution. Or, if you’re confident that the device is right for you, a simple phone call to talk through your needs will suffice.

Summary

For many people who live alone, the RAYMEX® Lift offers a safe and reliable way to get up from the floor without assistance. It supports independence and reduces the worry surrounding falls.
However, it does require a level of upper-body strength and may not be suitable in every scenario.

A personalised assessment is usually the best way to confirm whether it is right for you – contact us today to arrange a visit.