Securing the wheelchair during transfers

A chain to attach the wheelchair to the bed frame makes transfers safer

A chain between a hook on the bed frame and the footrest-frame of the wheelchair

Wheelchair attached to bed with chain

A chain is attached to the bed frame by a hook. During transfers the user attaches the footrest-frame with the chain so it does not roll away. She uses the same solution for transfers to the shower stool; she attaches the chain to the wheelchair wheel.

Made by
User’s husband

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
User’s husband

The user hooks a chain onto a hook on the bed frame

User attaches wheelchair to bed with chain

Attachment chain hangs on the hook on the bed frame

Attachment chain in bed frame

Wheelchair attached to shower stool

Wheelchair attached to shower stool

Author: Irene

Irene bor ihop med hennes man i en villa på landet. Hon är pensionär. Hon skadade sig 1995 och har en låg paraplegi. Hon har ingen assistans.
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Type of disability

I have full function in my arms and hands and use a wheelchair

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