I'm considering for my 5'9", 165 lb. mother-in-law, mostly for wheelchair to car transferring. She can assist somewhat.
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I use mine often. Before having it I was trapped at home, because I was unable to get in and out of my car. It takes some practice getting it positioned just right but it is the best in my opinion. The best feature about the Beasy is that the seat moves from one side to the next. It glides so smoothly. Be sure and measure the distance you need to cross because you may need the longer Beasy. I have both, the shorter one is helpful in the bathroom and I use the longer one for the car. Let me know if you have any more questions.
184945
This would be good, as long as the height difference is only an inch or so. Much more than that you tend to glide back to the lower side.
184946
My Dad used this item to move my Mom from car to wheelchair when she was unable to exit the vehicle following knee replacement. She is taller and heavier than the height and weight you've listed for your mother-in-law. If he had not had this transfer seat, he would have likely needed to have our local EMT's called to assist with her transfer. Also, when we had found this and were considering getting it, I had a cousin that saw it, and she exclaimed loudly to us, that "those things WORK and I know because I've used them with elderly patients".
184947
didn't work out well for us..wife couldn't assist..couldn't get the sliding seat far enough under the butt at the chair or seat end to do any good..better bet is the "ultra slick" 37" transfer board with a slippy pillow case under butt..better option yet is if she can assist enough with legs is to use a gait belt & do stand & pivot transfers or swing pivot transfers keeping the chair as close as possible to car seat..hope that helps
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About 20 lbs. My regular wheelchair weighs approximately 50 lbs. It is difficult for most women to lift the heavier wheelchair into a car. The problem I find with the 20 lbs. is that(if you look at the photo) the person sitting in the chair cannot move it. So you sacrifice one thing for another.
1662168
Yes if this person still has some mobility, capable of not pushing back, little resistance. It is really just a transport chair not a heavy duty wheelchair.
656778
I think she will be fine in this one. It is quite sturdy for the reasonable price tag. We use an extra cushion and padded foot rest. My mother is in it most of her day. Hope it works out well for you all.
1782866
Yes - you could actually get by with the 3' ramp and still make the minimum 2:12 rise to length ratio for an occupied wheelchair.
1900935
It's smaller and easier to manage than a wheelchair. It's probably 30 lbs, and as wide as the seat of a car.
1393603
96" will work but Any more will be steep. We carry it the back of a pickup and can not be carried by person wheelchair
60331
We used the plus version for my Mom, she weighed around 240. It is just an ok item, it can be difficult at times to lower or raise. We eventually just bought Mom an electric lift chair because she found the uplift cushion to be uncomfortable for sitting any length of time. We ended up just using it when we would take her to visit her family. The uplift is more of a makeshift solution, can be helpful sometimes but not for a longterm problem.
1400542
It was not long enough to handle a transfer from the bed to the wheelchair. It was too short and not wide enough for a large person to slide on comfortably.
1841408
You might be slightly cramped. I'm 5'10 and 143 ibs and sold mine one month later. Best to go with a motorized wheelchair. I found it better for transportation and eatting in restaurants. This is fine if you are living in a retirement community and are visiting people or going out shopping, but not for day today living.
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My mother (94 yrs of age) is 5'2" and weighs 120 lbs. and it seems to fit her well. It is a bit more compact and I think it's a little easier to fit through tighter spaces. Pretty standard other than size.
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My mother is about 5'2" and weighs 180, so a little chunky. I got the 18" and it works great as we use a gel seat and pillows on the sides. You can have the back slightly tilted back so her center of gravity keeps her from falling forward. I consider it one of the best investments I have made for her. It has held up very well.
849220
I think it may be too narrow. It is perfect for my mother, who is 85# and 4'10".
410691
My Husband is a large, burly man and he has difficulty putting my scooter in the vehicle. Even the smallest piece weighs about 50 pounds. That scooter is great, but I would suggest some sort of scooter lift for you, unless you are a real "muscle" person.
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If she is a strong 93 years old, yes. It has several speed which will be convenient, also is sturdy, and very easy to get on and off. I hope this help. Congratulation to your mom for being so active at 93.
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I just got back from a trip which required my mom to push me over brick sidewalks which were often uneven and cracked. I weigh 160 lbs. She pushed the equivalent of one block on straight path. It was okay but doing an incline was more of a problem. Also, it not a traditional wheelchair but it was better than walking with a regular walker.
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My mom was about the same size. The smaller 16 inch was perfect for her. At 5 foot 5 inches and 165 lbs. even I could sit comfortably in it. It beats the large instituional wheelchair she had before.