Early Riser

About this project

The user will be able to grab hold of a bar above his/her bed that with an electric pulley system, will help lift him/her into a sitting position.

The challenge

An economical system was needed to help an individual with Parkinson’s Disease to sit up in bed without the use of an expensive mechanical hospital-style bed.

Who it helps

The need knower has Parkinson's Disease.

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the Alberta community, Calgary, Canada
• Category: Daily Living
• 1 downloads

An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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