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Author: Kaitlyn Short
IndeeLift aims to safely and effectively assist lifting individuals with reduced mobility who have fallen and cannot get up through its Human Floor Lift (HFL). The IndeeLift HFL aids a variety of users: users at home, personnel in the emergency medical services, and personnel in professional healthcare services.
The company’s line of human floor lifts lifts people from the floor to a chair height, enabling the fallen to stand or be transferred to a wheelchair or bed. Its line of Human Floor Lifts are designed to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and have features such as:
- PPU (Home and Care Center Model): Lifting capacity: 400 lbs, lifting height: 21 inches, weight: 65 lbs, price: $745.
- PPU-S (Enhanced Lifting Height Model): Lifting capacity: 400 lbs, lifting height: 30 inches, weight: 78 lbs, price: $895.
Both units have a lithium-ion battery that holds a charge for 10-15 lifts, and they come with a charger cord. They also roll like a dolly for easy transfer between rooms. Other features include:
- Beveled seat-front for slide-on access
- Wired remote for convenient operation
- Rise assist handle grips
- Powder-coated for easy cleaning
- Battery powered
- Optional chest and waist belts for added safety
The Good
- Helps Maintain Independence for the Elderly
- Small Footprint and Portability
- Eliminates Manual Lifts and Chance of Injury
- Two-Year Warranty
Helps Maintain Independence for the Elderly
The IndeeLift helps maintain privacy and dignity by allowing individuals with difficulty standing back up to get on their feet with little to no assistance. The patented design includes a mounting ramp seat that eliminates ever having to lift an individual off the floor. This simple seat also doesn’t require complex harnesses, allowing recovery from a fall to be done independently and quickly.
By keeping the IndeeLift in a central area of the home, the fallen can scoot themselves over to the lift, ease themselves into the seat, and simply operate the remote to lift themselves up without requiring outside help. Alternatively, another person, inside or outside of the home, may wheel the HFL over to the fallen.
Small Footprint and Portability
Other lift systems used in places such as rehabilitation centers and nursing homes are bulky, complex, and difficult to navigate. In contrast, the IndeeLift Human Floor Lift is portable, lightweight, and easy to maneuver. Through a lithium battery pack, the IndeeLift HFL can be moved beyond the constraints of an outlet. Its compact design enables it to be wheeled into many positions or locations other lifts are unable to fit. After use, it can be stored in a closet, similar to a vacuum.
Eliminates Manual Lifts and Chance of Injury
When a person with physical limitations falls, caregivers, care providers, and emergency service personnel are faced with the challenge of lifting them up without risk of injury to either person. Lifting fallen individuals manually may cause serious back injuries. The IndeeLift Human Floor Lift is designed to eliminate manual lifts, reducing the risk of injury to both the responders and the patient.
Two-Year Warranty
IndeeLift offers a two-year warranty on all products. Full warranty details can be found on page 11 of the user manual, available on the product page for each unit on the website. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials, with IndeeLift repairing or replacing defective components or products at its discretion. Shipping charges may apply.
The Bad
- High Starting Costs
High Starting Costs
The IndeeLift Human Floor Lift may not be attainable for the average household, but the PPU model starts at $745 and the PPU-S model at $895. These prices may still be out of reach for some, but they are much lower than previous residential models.
However, the prices for the IndeeLift HFL for professional care providers and emergency services are comparative to other lifts, such as the Hoyer. The IndeeLift HFL for professional care providers costs $3,750.00, and the IndeeLift HFL for emergency services costs $5,750.00.
The Bottom Line
The IndeeLift Human Floor Lift may be a good option for caregivers of individuals with reduced mobility who need regular assistance with standing back up. The HFL may also give elderly individuals peace of mind knowing they have a method to get themselves back on their feet with or without assistance.
For personnel in the emergency and healthcare services field that frequently respond to fall-assist situations, the IndeeLift is a good option to protect both the responders and patients from injury. We recommend reviewing the warranty information available for the residential and professional care use lines before purchasing.
