A Hoyer lift is a necessary part of life for most quadriplegics and many others with mobility challenges. There are different kinds, some portable and others that are ceiling mounted. With the Hoyer lift, which bears a strong resemblance to an engine lift in an …

In this blog post, we talk about the mishap Dan had at the hospital where he had hand surgery; he broke his shoulder, on the same side as the surgery, during a Hoyer transfer from the hospital bed to his power chair. 

These types of accidents are unfortunately …