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Elder Lift - "I've fallen and I can't get up!"

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Project Overview

The fastest growing segment of our population is > 85 years of age. Many of these elders continue to live in their home despite significant frailty. They often live with a similarly frail caregiver. When someone like this falls and is unable to get back up, they often have to summon paramedics or other people that could help them back into the chair. The use of 911 for this common non emergent situation wastes significant resources and takes emergency personnel away from other more emergent tasks.
If we could develop a device that could lift the fallen elder back up into their chair, this would allow more efficient use of limited resources.
The device will be low cost, durable, easy to use, and effectively elevate the fallen elder so that they can get back into their chair.

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John Beckman, Josh Schroeder, Jared Piette, Stephan Blanz, Josh Liberko
John Beckman, Josh Schroeder, Jared Piette, Stephan Blanz, Josh Liberko

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Stephan Blanz - Team Leader
  • John Beckman - Communicator
  • Joshua Liberko - BSAC
  • Josh Schroeder - BWIG
  • Jared Piette - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Aaron Suminski - Advisor
  • Dr. Philip Bain - Client

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