My in-laws live in a home that was built in the 1950's and there isn't much room in the bathroom. They recently remodeled it to accommodate my FIL's wheelchair but there isn't much room between the toilet and the shower. The shower can accommodate a wheelchair but there is a soffett above the entrance to the shower. Don't have the actual measurements though. Does anyone know what the measurements need to be? I know there is a lift that a metal bar of sorts is put into the ceiling; this is out of the question as far as my MIL thinks, so the lift will have to be on a stand. Also, is it difficult to transfer a very elderly man whose legs do NOT support him from the toilet to the lift or the lift to the toilet?
Personally, and I'm just the DIL, I think the situation is at the point where either a lift is used or he will need to be bedridden for his safety as well as that of the caregivers. I know this isn't a pleasant option but I just can't imagine things continuing as they are for much longer and someone not getting hurt. One of the other concerns about using a lift is will he be able to handle the adjustment; anything new poses a problem for him (some dementia) and I would think a lift might be scary if nothing else.
Now, if you can tell me how to hoyer Mom on and off the toilet and remove her diaper and redress her I would be golden! lol THANKS!
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