Five reasons Occupational Therapists are choosing our Kera hoists
Occupational therapists are under pressure. There’s not enough time, not enough caregivers, and not enough equipment that actually works in real-world homes.
Our Kera sit2sit hoists were designed to change that. These five insights come straight from OTs using Kera hoists in the field – and they explain why more of them are choosing the Kera over sit-to-stand aids and full-body sling hoists.
1. When sit-to-stand stops working, Kera steps in
Sit-to-stand aids have their place — until they don’t. Once a client loses upper body strength or weight-bearing ability, even two caregivers can’t make it safe.
That’s when OTs turn to the Kera.
“Once a client can’t weight bear or loses upper body strength, sit-to-stand becomes unsafe."
“The Kera gives clients the dignity of staying home longer. And I only need one caregiver to use it safely.”
2. It’s a simpler, safer alternative to a sling hoist
Slings are complex. They require time, training, and two sets of hands. That adds cost and stress for everyone.
The Kera sit2sit simplifies things — no slings, no suspension, no waiting.
“Full sling hoists are cumbersome. Two caregivers, friction and shearing, difficult toileting, and a long setup. With the Kera, one person can do it safely — and clients feel secure.”
OTs are using the Kera to keep people — especially younger clients with MS or MND — at home longer without the fast track to facility care.
3. It works in the real world (not just the hospital)
Many hoists work brilliantly in theory… but not in tight bedrooms, tiny bathrooms or carpeted lounge corners.
That’s where the Kera’s compact footprint makes a real difference.
“Hoists often don’t work in homes. You need space. You need staffing. You need time. And you need a second person that many clients just don’t have.”
“Kera works in the real-world setups my clients actually live in.”
4. It helps prevent injuries
Injuries from manual lifting are a daily reality — and one of the top reasons caregivers leave the profession.
The Kera sit2sit takes the high-risk manoeuvres out of the equation.
“ACC sees 4 caregivers injured every day in New Zealand.”
5. It creates a critical window of time at home
This is what OTs call “the Kera window” — the period where someone is starting to decline, but can hold off moving to a sling hoist.
The Kera fills that gap.
“The Kera extends the time before someone needs a sling hoist. That’s critical. I’ve used it with MS clients with PEGs and colostomy bags. The moment mobility starts to fade, the Kera can keep them home longer.”
For clients who fear losing independence — and OTs trying to delay residential care — this window is everything.
Learn more about how Kera sit2sit is helping OTs deliver the best solutions for their clients.
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