A Hoyer lift is a mobility tool used to help seniors with mobility challenges get out of bed or the bath without the assistance of another person.
Named for its inventor, the Hoyer lift is also referred to as a portable total body lift or a patient lift.
Hydraulic Hoyer Lifts make use of a pump or lifting crank, which is operated by the caregiver to raise the patient from their place of rest. Electric and battery-powered lifts use a wall outlet or battery, respectively, to mechanically lift the patient from bed.
Slings made of vinyl or mesh and in various sizes are used to lift the patient.