Overhead Lifts/Transfers
Often the biggest barrier to keeping loved ones at home, is the challenge of lifting and transferring them from the wheelchair to the bed, toilet, tub or favorite chair in the living room. Safety for the loved one as well as the caregiver becomes crucial with every physical transfer. Even a child that cannot speak can feel the fear of the parent wondering if this is time the back gives out or the child slips from their arms. Consider the frail spouse struggling to assist with the transfer or the hired caregiver that calls in to say, "I can't come anymore, because I've injured my back!". Thankfully, there is a solution that works and brings safety, freedom and joy back to caregiving!
Overhead track (ceiling lift systems) can be installed in most every home, no matter what type of ceiling. Jonathan's Son, Inc. is a factory qualified and trained installer for Guldmann overhead track systems. (For more than 20 years Guldmann has devoted all resources on making daily life a little easier for disabled people and their caregivers.)
Jonathan's Son, Inc. will come to your home and explore your possibilities. We consider your budget and the configuration of your home and 'where the transfers need to take place. Then that helps you to visualize the layout and choices you have.
Types of Overhead Track Systems
The systems are available as small free-standing, self-sustaining and removable units or as wall or ceiling mounted systems.
Pontus System
Pontus is a mobile rail system which is easy and simple to install and take down, thus facilitating the use in different places. it is often used over pools or hot tubs or in places where attachment to the ceiling is not feasible
Single Rail Systems
Single rail systems can be put into one room or multiple rooms. Usually this is the most economical means of transferring from bed to wheelchair. Another rail can be placed in the bathroom for transfers from the wheelchair to the toilet and/or bathtub. When using multiple rails a lightweight portable hoist is used and transferred from room to room.
A suspended rail installed in a high ceiling with Guldmann GH-2 hoist
Straight rail over a bed with Guldmann GH-2 hoist
Waverley Glenn Portable Hoist hanging from a trolley in one single mini-rail.
One single curved rail. In this case, the rail ends at the doorway to "Tarzan" to another rail on the other side.
A Room Covering allows access to anywhere in the room. It can be part of a single rail system or a continuous system
These pictures show how a mom "tarzan's "her daughter from the living room rails to her bedroom rails.
Continuous rail systems require door modifications and can be configured in many different applications.
A continuous rail system flows effortlessly from one room to another.
You can still completely close the door!
Lifting Slings and Accessories
Guldmann offers multiple sling and lifting accessory options. Jonathan's Son, Inc. will assess your individual sling requirements and provide recommendations. At the time of installation, we often bring multiple styles and sizes to assure our clients are provided with the best fitting slings.
We have access to more products than what we show on the web site. Often we secure new products to meet our client’s needs. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us to see if we can help.