[hooplady]

Does anyone have any experience with the Beazy Transfer board? We are getting very frustrated with our transportation options - Tom has missed 3 out of the last 4 doctor's appointments because the wheelchair van service has been an hour late (apparently the transportation can come whatever time it wants, but the docs will only hold an appointment for 15 minutes).

He's T2 and also has the pressure ulcer on his tailbone so he can't transfer by sliding. I use a Hoyer lift to get him in his chair, but then we are dependent on a van service. I am looking for some way to get him in and out of my car. It is getting so frustrating to take time off from work, get him up and ready, miss the appointment, reschedule, and then just have the same thing happen with the rescheduled time.

This Beazy Board has a disk that slides and rotates in a slot within the board so that there is no shearing or sliding on his bum. However before I plunk down $300 I'd like some real-world info.

And yes, I do call the transportation service starting an hour before they are due to pick us up, then I call when they have missed their scheduled time, then I keep calling. No matter what I say, they are always "on the way - 15 minutes."

Thank you!

-Janet

[Julie B]

I know I'm way late to respond to this post, but I just joined today. Actually the main reason I joined was to respond to your post. Anyway I got my Beasy Board 3 years ago. This was right after I got home after recovery from flap surgery to repair a Stage 4 wound. I really like mine and it takes less effort for me to transfer using the Beasy vs. a traditional sliding board. You should be able to find it online for about $200. Ohio Medicaid even paid for mine due to my history with skin issues.

[edlee]

Good point,,,,, for most of the stuff we need,,,, a doctors prescription will get it from Medicare, Medicaid, worker's comp and most insurance companies, but there are those

who have none of the above.

Those Beazy boards you are talking about,,, aren't my favorite... Much harder to get under your arse. If you are worried about shear,, use a towel and a smooth board. The towel slides easily,, no shear is imparted,, the towel stays in place for the whole trip,,,, and it gives you something to pull on.

I was offered one, free,, and turned it down,,, more trouble than it's worth,,, particularly for $300.

How's your guys pressure sore doing, by the way?
ed

[Jax]

Lift

Check this out. Just something I came across a few weeks back. It was in one of those ads on myspace and looked interesting. Also, check out the Turny Seat from Bruno

This post has been edited by Jax: 03 March 2009 - 07:39 AM