Caregivers risk incurring a injury each time meal assistance is provided (push-pull-shove-twist).
Caregivers feel more like “hired muscle” than “givers-of-care” when assisting a seated person up-to the table.
Innovation #1: Eliminate Table Interference
Innovation #2: Remain Standing - Move the Chair to the Person
Innovation #3: Retro Fit-able: Attaches to the Base of Existing Chairs
Eliminate Table Interference
Prevent Falls
Remain Standing - Bring the Chair to the Person
Reduce Injuries
The ‘Trip Zone‘ is the area around the front of table into which a person needing assistance must navigate.
Trips and falls occur often in this area as both the senior and caregivers are expected to shuffle sideways, step backwards, or lean on the table for support while getting aligned with the chair.
1. Swivel-Lock… for Safety!
2. Swivel–Lock…Roll…and Brakes for Safety!
3. Rolls…and Brakes for Safety!
4. Rolls…and Brakes for Safety! (Retrofit)
Innovation #1
Action: Swivel-Lock for Safety
Innovation #1
Action: Swivel-Lock...Roll and Brake for Safety
Innovation #2
Action: Ultimate in Safety
Roll...by Default Always Locked
Innovation #2
Action: Rated for 550 lbs.
Roll...and Brake for Safety
Innovation #3
Action: Retro fit-able
Roll...and Brake for Safety
Innovation #3
Action: Retro fit-able
Roll...and Brake for Safety
