Cool Things Dignity Lifts Saw At The Medical Equipment Trade Show

Wonderful things I saw at Medtrade.

Medtrade is the medical equipment trade show. Dignity Lifts has a booth where we meet with dealers old and new. On the last day I had a moment to see what else was there. Here are my favorites (plus one bonus photo).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers! - Does anyone else remember Michael Jackson sleeping in one of these things? I think I do. They provide pressure and extra oxygen so that you can live forever (or something!). I'm not sure if that works and since they cost $12,000 I won't be the first to find out. I like the middle one though, it looks like Daft Punk's helmet.

Another bed that stands you up. Sorta like the alarm clock in the cartoons but much, much slower. This bed stands you up at the foot of the bed instead of also trying to pivot sideways. I don't know enough to know which type is better, but this looks like it gets you more vertical so that might be good.

A reacher with a wrist support. I know a lot of our customers could benefit from a reacher that uses a wrist brace to help you move heavier things. I like this simple idea.

Poop wrapping toilet. This toilet uses heat to seal your waste into a plastic pouch. It is hygenic and convenient. A good idea.

My friend Tim has a new job at National Ramp company. This is their new folding, ramp. The big wheels help you move it to wherever you need it. Smart. Tim is smart.

Handy Stand Up Device - Often, caregivers are asked to help a resident to stand up. They typically do this with a large sit-to-stand lift, but this device makes it simpler. This lifter is manual and easy to move around and position. The result is a faster, easier stand. It is useful for patients that are close to being able to stand up by themselves.

I also wanted to show you this. - This photo has nothing to do with toilet lifts or Medtrade, but I did see a two-fronted minivan and I wanted to share it with somebody. I don't know who drives it, but I bet they come and go a lot.

That's it for now. If I see any other nifty contraptions I will be sure to share them.