{"id":5089,"date":"2025-09-29T15:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carimatech.com\/2025\/09\/29\/bettys-story-from-being-afraid-to-get-out-of-bed-to-feeling-safe-with-every-transfer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:58:29","slug":"bettys-story-from-being-afraid-to-get-out-of-bed-to-feeling-safe-with-every-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carimatech.com\/en\/2025\/09\/29\/bettys-story-from-being-afraid-to-get-out-of-bed-to-feeling-safe-with-every-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Betty\u2019s story: from being afraid to get out of bed to feeling safe with every transfer
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Betty is 80 years old and lives with severe osteoporosis, hip arthritis and a kidney catheter<\/strong>. Every time she had to be moved – to wash, to go from her bed to her wheelchair or to sit on her sofa – the pain would appear. That constant discomfort <\/strong>turned every transfer into a moment of fear and resistance<\/strong>, to the point where her body would tense up when just hearing the words: \u201cwe\u2019re going to get you up\u201d. Little by little, she began to spend almost the whole day in bed, not because she wanted to, but because moving without pain seemed impossible. Thus, her world was reduced to a single room.
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When the body is in pain, every routine transfer becomes a challenge. Pain brings fear, resistance and the feeling that any movement could be torture. Many people with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, stiffness due to neuromuscular conditions or old injuries experience it every day. In reality, very often it is not the transfer itself that hurts, but the way it is carried out: forced manoeuvres, unnecessary turns, slings that are poorly chosen or fitted using force<\/strong>. Movements that are uncomfortable, that hurt, that generate anxiety and distrust.
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In this context, a ceiling hoist<\/a> can be of great help<\/strong>: it makes it possible to carry out safe, continuous transfers from bed to wheelchair, to the toilet, to the shower or to other rooms, without physical effort for the user or for the carer. But in Betty\u2019s case, even the idea of using it caused her tension. The fear of pain was still present. That is why, for the transfer to be truly comfortable and respectful, the hoist is just as important as the sling chosen to accompany it.
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How to find the right sling?
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Betty’s situation was analyzed in conjunction with her caregiver and a medical team. The goal wasn’t to try just any harness, but to find one that met her specific needs: constant pain, extreme sensitivity to movement, and very little tolerance for repeated manipulation. <\/span><\/p>\n

The solution was the Alba sling<\/a><\/strong>, designed for people who need full support with the least possible intervention when fitting it. It can remain in place while Betty is seated in her chair, without causing pressure or discomfort. Its fabric promotes ventilation and prevents heat build-up, with small grooves that help keep the skin cooler and drier, which is very important for those who spend many hours in a wheelchair.
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Thanks to this, Betty can spend more time out of bed without discomfort, and her carer can hook the hoist back on again without needing to reposition the sling over and over again, reducing to a minimum the movements that used to cause her so much discomfort. This was a way to give her back movement and the ability to enjoy everyday life. And that had a profound impact on her wellbeing.
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Benefits of ceiling hoists for people with osteoporosis
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In cases of severe osteoporosis, such as Betty\u2019s, everyday life becomes more vulnerable and full of precautions. Bones lose density and strength, which increases the risk of fractures even with small movements or minor falls. The pain is constant, and that pain leads to stiffness: the body tenses, protects itself and ends up avoiding movement. In the long run, this leads to greater muscle weakness and a greater fear of moving around.
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That fear does not affect only the person with osteoporosis. The carer is also affected by this, as they often have to move the person without technical aids, bearing the weight and the uncertainty of whether a simple gesture or movement could cause an injury.
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Ceiling hoists, together with a suitable sling, provide a safe and respectful response in these cases:
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