Dignity Lifts Help Keep People In Their Homes

2024 - Volume #48, Issue #3, Page #30

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Dignity Lifts offers a simple solution that allows many people to maintain their independence and dignity.
  Similar to a lift chair that assists people in getting out of a chair, Dignity Lifts replaces the toilet seat and is secured over the toilet. It raises 14 in. in 20 seconds to help a person stand up by themselves.
  Similar units are common in Asian countries, says Tom Nardone, a mechanical engineer who modified the lifts to meet American needs. His company, Dignity Lifts, is in its 4th year.
  “I made it sleeker and easier to use (and clean) with a higher weight capacity,” he explains.
  Most models fit in the 24-in. minimum code space required for toilets. Legs can be adjusted for toilets from 14 to 18 in. tall.
  The deluxe model, which weighs 50 lbs. and holds up to 300 lbs. ($1,499), is the most popular as it has both rechargeable battery and plug-in options. The battery typically lasts for 150 to 200 lifts, about 30 days.
  “It’s popular because you usually don’t have an outlet near the toilet,” Nardone says, adding there’s a basic plug-in model for $999.
  After listening to customers’ requests, he added models to meet specific needs. The bidet lift has a bidet and blow dryer for even more hygiene help. The simple knob design also helps with dexterity issues for people with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, or other health issues.
  A commercial model on wheels can be moved to different rooms in a rehab center or care facility. A wider, metal bariatric model holds up to 650 lbs. and helps keep both patients and workers safe.
  Because they aren’t medically necessary, Dignity Lifts are not covered by insurance or Medicare. But it’s an economical option when choosing to stay home or move to assisted living, which averages $4,500/month.
  About 100 medical supply dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada sell the lifts and can be found on the dealer locator map on the website. Or they can be ordered directly from Dignity Lifts.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Dignity Lifts, 352 Oliver Dr., Troy, Mich. 48084 (ph 248-457-6876; help@priveco.com; www.dignitylifts.com).

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Dignity Lifts Help Keep People In Their Homes FARM HOME Health Dignity Lifts offers a simple solution that allows many people to maintain their independence and dignity Similar to a lift chair that assists people in getting out of a chair Dignity Lifts replaces the toilet seat and is secured over the toilet It raises 14 in in 20 seconds to help a person stand up by themselves Similar units are common in Asian countries says Tom Nardone a mechanical engineer who modified the lifts to meet American needs His company Dignity Lifts is in its 4th year “I made it sleeker and easier to use and clean with a higher weight capacity ” he explains Most models fit in the 24-in minimum code space required for toilets Legs can be adjusted for toilets from 14 to 18 in tall The deluxe model which weighs 50 lbs and holds up to 300 lbs $1 499 is the most popular as it has both rechargeable battery and plug-in options The battery typically lasts for 150 to 200 lifts about 30 days “It’s popular because you usually don’t have an outlet near the toilet ” Nardone says adding there’s a basic plug-in model for $999 After listening to customers’ requests he added models to meet specific needs The bidet lift has a bidet and blow dryer for even more hygiene help The simple knob design also helps with dexterity issues for people with muscular dystrophy multiple sclerosis ALS or other health issues A commercial model on wheels can be moved to different rooms in a rehab center or care facility A wider metal bariatric model holds up to 650 lbs and helps keep both patients and workers safe Because they aren’t medically necessary Dignity Lifts are not covered by insurance or Medicare But it’s an economical option when choosing to stay home or move to assisted living which averages $4 500/month About 100 medical supply dealers throughout the U S and Canada sell the lifts and can be found on the dealer locator map on the website Or they can be ordered directly from Dignity Lifts Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Dignity Lifts 352 Oliver Dr Troy Mich 48084 ph 248-457-6876; help@priveco com; www dignitylifts com

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