Mangar Elk Lifting Cushion

Mangar - Elk Lifting Cushion Price Guide: $3,845

Supplier: 5 Star Mobility Scooters

Elk Lifting Cushion

Mangar Elk Lifting Cushion

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How does the Elk work?

The Elk lifting cushion operates at a low air pressure offering a stable and stress-free lift that can be performed with the assistance of one carer only.

The product is extremely compact making it ideal when someone has fallen in a confined space both indoors and out.

With a maximum user weight of 450kg (70 stone) the Elk can lift people of any size, weight and age and is particularly useful for lifting very large and bariatric people, minimising the risks associated with moving and handling for both the carer and client. If someone falls over they can shuffle on to the cushion, or be rolled on from the recovery position and assisted to sit upright.

The ELK is inflated at the touch of a button. There are 4 buttons on the hand control which are pressed in order to inflate each section of the cushion. Each button inflates the cushion a little higher. Most times only 3 buttons are required to inflate the cushion to a suitable height. The 4th button may be required for taller persons or persons with very limited mobility. Once the cushion has inflated to a suitable height and someone is supporting the individual from behind, the person is ready to stand from their seated position. Once the lift is complete, the ELK can be deflated, folded up and stored away tidily.

Mangar Health recently won the Most Effective Marketing Campaign Award at the British Healthcare Trades Awards. Their campaign #UpLiftingCare was launched to raise awareness towards the amount of uninjured fallen residents in care homes being left on the floor for hours whilst waiting for an ambulance to come and pick them up.

Who uses the Elk?

Elderly Care – Every year 30% of Australians’ over the age of 65 will fall
Aged Care facilities
Hospitals & Communities
Individuals with physical disabilities such as limited mobility or amputees
EMI Care
Rehabilitation facilities
Plus size or Bariatric Care
Care Homes
Home use

People with neurological disorders including:

Stroke
Alzheimer’s
Dementia Care
Huntington’s disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s

The Elk is ideal for a home setting because it can be used in confined spaces to lift people who have fallen (e.g. bathrooms, hallways and dining rooms).

Its ease of use means it is suitable for those not professionally medically trained in the role of carer such as a family member supporting a loved one with a health condition that affects their likelihood of falling.

Specifications

Max. seat height: 560mm
Weight: 3.6kg
Seat depth: 500mm
Weight capacity: 450kg
Seat width: 570mm

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