Stories From Kera sit2sit Users
Kathy and Paul
Managing transfers at home without moving to a sling hoist
Kathy was hesitant to move to using a hoist as her MND (ALS) progressed. She found the Kera sit2sit online and recognised its ability to delay her from progressing to a full hoist and allowing Paul to continue to care for her at home by himself, while taking the strain of manual lifting away.
The Kera has allowed them to manage transfers at home without having to use a sling hoist. As Kathy’s condition has progressed, they have been working with HT Systems to add accessories and modifications to keep the Kera working for them, to keep living together at home for as long as possible.
MND/ALS
At home
On holiday
Non weight bearing
Breathing, CPAP
Thighstrap
Bed transfer
Short Chestpad
Quick and easy transfers at home and on holiday
Prior to having the Kera sit2sit, Cherry was manually lifting Andrew for every transfer. Andrew wanted to take the strain of manual lifts away from Cherry to keep her safe:
“…I wanted something that could help her lift me without hurting her back, something she could do by herself, without having other people help, so the [Kera sit2sit] hoist was good for that. Very happy with it.“ Andrew
Download Andrew & Cherry’s user case here.
Andrew & Cherry
Muscular Dystrophy
At home
On holiday
Non weight-bearing
Single caregiver
30 second transfer
Lounge to bed transfer
Steve & Fiona
Independence from external caregivers and makes it possible to continue to go on holiday together
The Kera allows quick and simple transfers to any seat in the house, as well as Steve’s customised electric trike, which allows him to get out for a ride around the neighborhood with Fiona or by himself.
“…I’ve got no use of my legs and very, very limited use of my arms. With the Kera you don’t even need use of your arms or legs, and it has been really good because the time involved in using the Kera just to move is fantastic compared to the other option “ Steve
Download Steve & Fiona’s user case here
MND/ALS
At home
On holiday
Bed transfer
Raised armchair
e-trike transfer
Non weight bearing
Breathing, CPAP
Thighstrap
Jean & Erik
Safe, single caregiver transfers in the home
Jean has MS and has no standing strength and Erik, her husband, cares for her fulltime. When we met them, Erik was physically lifting Jean between bed and chair, multiple times a day.
Current equipment options didn’t work for them; Jean was unsafe on a standing hoist and a sling hoist too slow and didn’t fit their house.
“We were at a loss before you came along. I can manage here at home by myself… and Jean doesn’t have to go into a rest home.“ Erik (Jean’s husband and caregiver)
Download Jean & Erik’s user case here.
Multiple Sclerosis
At home
Non weight-bearing
Single caregiver
Hoist replacement
Bed to chair transfer
Deborah
Single caregiver transfers saving time on toileting
Deborah previously used a sling hoist for toileting but the multi-step job was very time consuming and demanding on her caregivers.
A sling hoist also requires two caregivers meaning Deborah’s parents always had to be available
Changing to the Kera sit2sit means that Deborah can be easily transferred by only one caregiver and toileting is an easy, single step process.
“...now she no longer stands it’s the ideal progression...its a one person job.“ Cornelia (Deborah’s caregiver)
Download Deborah’s user case here
Non weight bearing
Single caregiver
MLD
At home
One step toileting
Tilt-in-space chair