Swimming Pool Transfers for Wheelchair Users Using A Hoyer Lift

Transfer a wheelchair user into a swimming pool using a standard Hoyer lift. No expensive permanent lifts needed. It takes another person to operate and control the lift and one person in the water aiding the wheelchair user if necessary. I'm able to get on and off the sling by myself. Be safe!

[@CravenTenorGuitars]

You've got a great way of getting over obsticles in a unique way.
Please share more of these, theyre powerful and motivational.
Simple tasks like putting on shoes can be a challenge for my wife who is a c6/7 quad. Your methods may very well inspire her.
Thank you.

[@rodolfosarudiansky]

Sorry my french but human kind sux! I was reading the comments, what is wrong with these ppl????? The only person who knows the best way to transfer is her self!!!!!!!!!!! U rox girl!!!!!!!! I loved the creativity. Best wishes from Brazil.

[@wuggtyew9943]

I think going into the pool with the help of the lifting system is not enough comfortable for a wheelchair user. Lifting system makes the person looking more dependent than they are. I know because resorts I have gone did not have a accessible pool too, and I needed personel help to tranfer. In fact, there are better accessible systems to transfer into the pool but most pools have not those. However, somehow you got it done. It's good.

[@mikestevens7530]

Wow amazing! It must be so great freedom feeling to get into water and swim! No wheelchair or other equipment at all is needed. You can forget about your paralysis for a while when being in water;) You like to swim?

[@docimma]

Do u hv visibility using the lift video?

[@wheeliehelen3182]

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking.

[@belindaaguero9968]

That is so dangerous..u can loose your grip and drop her..she can drown..wow..not a good idea..

[@wheeliehelen3182]

Good thing I know how to swim huh? This is not for everyoje but built in lifts cost thousands.

[@dachadoodle7146]

That's so extra. Just transfer normally.

[@wheeliehelen3182]

If I and others like me were able to transfer normally this setup would not be needed. Not everyone can transfer so easily.

[@dachadoodle7146]

Ohhh is your SCI too high?

[@wheeliehelen3182]

Normal looks different to everyone. I'm not in my 20s anymore. 36 years paralyzed this is 'my' normal. I wish you all the best.

[@dachadoodle7146]

@@wheeliehelen3182 ok thanks you too