Stories Toileting Solutions with the TRAM December 16, 2014 by Denise Caballero, Day hab assistant
The Rifton TRAM positioned over a toilet is a sit to stand transfer device that is helping patients with cerebral palsy.
As a day hab assistant at Cerebral Palsy of Westchester County I help adults with severe disabilities in their activities of daily living – toileting included. We use adaptive equipment every day to support our clients’ activities, but I never expected a piece of equipment to completely transform someone’s life like the Rifton TRAM. This device is a brilliant solution to our...
Stories Rifton TRAM Aids Post Stroke Rehabilitation A Testimonial February 12, 2013 by Elena Noble, MPT
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Contributed by Rachel LeBlanc. Our Dad, Grandpa Jim, suffered a stroke at age 85 and lost most of the use and control of his left side, especially his left arm and leg. We soon faced the fact that he was no longer able to walk or stand, and began learning how to move him from his bed to a wheelchair or the commode, and back. The toll this took on our backs and shoulders was immediately apparent. Right at...