Genesis 400 Hydraulic

Well built.

Haven't used it enough to tell.

walter h. from holly, mi (caregiver)

Wife. Has dementia and can't get up after a fall.

I like that it lowers almost to the floor.

Would l like larger wheels to make it a little easier to maneuver.

john f. from kansas, ok (caregiver)

I use this for my husband who cannot stand.

Very good

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carolyn b. from zeigler, il

He is a invalid

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karla m. from broken arrow, ok (caregiver)

Age 55, has MS, severe loss of movement in legs. Legs are contracted into bent position, arms and shoulders sensitive.

Sturdy, can be operated electrically and manually if there's a power failure. Its narrow closed width allows it to go through doorways easily.

Haven't discovered any weaknesses yet.

betty b. from plano, tx (caregiver)

My husband, 80, has advanced Parkinson's Disease and has recently lost the ability to stand and walk.

It rolls easy and works good

It is hard to get in some areas

gerald m. from wauneta, ne

I am 66 and have a problem in my legs and this helps in transfers

Easy handle

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maria w. from ft meyers, fl (caregiver)

77 year old paraplegic needs transfer from bed to wheelchair and toilet and back again. Lift works very well (3 weeks use).

I really like this new kind of sling in which the lower body loops of the sling fit under the patients thighs. This part of the sling is shaped like a "U" and we are able to fit the sling securely around my parent with a minimal amount of patient "turning/rolling". This is convenient because my parent is a large person. It also has a large lift range (in height), which helps maneuver the patient during some transfers. The height of the wheels is ideal (not too high), which makes it easier to maneuver under furniture. It's smaller than other lifts but seems to be engineered to have a lot of convenient advantages without sacrificing lifting power in height.

This lift comes in two versions and can be converted from a hydraulic (pump) to an electric battery powered lift. We have the hydraulic pump version and the pump had to be replaced because, over time, the lifting boom would slowly drop and would not hold the patient at one height. It was easily replaced with a new one from the manufacturer. The new pump works and it has seemed to correct the issue.. Another issue with the pump is that the distance the pump raises the patient is a lot less than pumps of other manufacturer's devices. This was not a side by side comparison but what we recall from memory. We have used two other manufacturer's devices. It will be interesting if we convert to electric battery actuator version and then compare ease of use, electric vs pump.

william s. from oakhurst, nj (caregiver)

I am an "informal" caregiver for one of my parents. Both myself and Certified Aids use this lift.

The ease of use and assembly. Definitely saves on the stress of staff's backs. Able to go down to the floor when needed.

The electric motor is slower than anticipated but works very well. Height clearance just meets needs.

katie b. from winsted, mn

Used for multiple clients ranging in age from 60-91.

Quality construction, thoughtful design

I would love to see it raise up about a foot higher.

scott l. from toms river, nj

My 23yr old son Trevor has spastic cp

The size is great but wish it was a little smaller

Hard to store and heavy for me to take apart by my self.

diana m. from ypsilanti, mi

I'am 63 year old grandmother and have a grandson who has CP; he is total nursing care and I cannot lift him anymore.

Very sturdy.

Having to manually lift the uses every time.

michelle s. from hollis, nh (caregiver)

The student who uses the lift is a 17 year old male. We use it to lift him from the mat table to his wheelchair.