Collection: Patient Lifts and Hoists

Patient lifts, hoists and transfer aids are designed to make movement between beds, chairs, toilets and other surfaces safer and more manageable for both the person being assisted and the caregiver. This collection includes mobile hoists, standing transfer aids, slings, transfer boards, slide sheets and related equipment for different levels of mobility and assistance.

Different transfer aids do different jobs. A standing transfer aid requires the person to participate in the transfer and bear some weight, while a hoist provides much more support. Transfer boards help bridge a seated transfer between surfaces, and slide sheets reduce friction during repositioning in bed. Standing transfer aids are sometimes searched for using well-known terms such as Sara Stedy, while slide sheets may also be searched for as Slippery Sam.

Advice Hub: Read Standing Transfer Aid vs Transfer Board vs Slide Sheet for a practical comparison of what each type of transfer aid is intended to do. For smaller everyday aids, also browse daily living aids.