Mobility Aids Tool Help Seniors Get Up from Floor/Ground, Adjustable Standing Assist Supports Equipment, Elderly Lift Assist Devices for Old People with Knees Issue - (Height 7-17")

We do a lot of projects on our knees and the latest is hours of putting in a new deck. With older knees, that much time down makes it hard to get up with nothing nearby for balance. We tried a garden kneepad stand, but the bare metal on the bottom was slippery and dangerous on this type of surface, so we thought we would try this. It's perfect for our use - lightweight, portable, nonslip, and sturdy enough to support our weight. We just move it down the joists with the rest of our tools and kneepads. We started with all of the height sections in place but them removed one because it felt much better for us. That adjustability feature is great, and assembly and changes could not be simpler (we used a full-sized screwdriver for the final turns to assure a tight fit). This is not a lift or miracle cure - you still have to have some upper body strength to push yourself up, but it solves the balance and support issues that come with weak or tired legs without having to bend over head down and push off the floor or ground.

This is a remarkably sturdy product! The wide base is especially appreciated, and it has rubber strips underneath that will prevent it slipping on tile, vinyl, or other potentially slick surfaces.

Finally, a good review. I have multiple sclerosis and I’ve had it for 35 years and I am now in the position. I’m in secondary progressive MS because I am hard-core pragmatic. It does not bother me to buy tools that help. This one helps quite a bit. I take it with me when I have to go look for something in the floor or even in the bathtub someplace that I can just reach one knee up and I am so pleased with this you get value for your money and if this changes, I will let you know.

I’m a big guy….350 lbs. And now that I’m older, it’s a lot of wear and tear on my knees when I stand up after being on my hands and knees on the floor. Because I have an elderly, incontinent dog, I’m now on my hands and knees cleaning up accidents more than I would prefer, and this device has been helpful in that regard. Some people have complained that it’s too short, or too wobbly. I’m 6’2, and it’s the perfect height for me (I used all of the segments when I assembled it, so it’s at its maximum height.). Keep in mind its sole function is to aid you in standing up. It’s not a cane, so once you stand up, it no longer has any functionality. Regarding being wobbly, it is dealing with a lot of force when someone my size puts all their weight into it, so some amount of wiggle should be expected. However, if you’ve positioned your weight directly above the handle when you go to stand up, the small amount of wiggle should not make you feel insecure when standing up. One note: if you are looking for something to help you stand up when sitting on the couch or sitting in a chair, this is probably too short to help you. I think this is just to get you off the ground.I ended up buying a second one, to have at the other end of my house for convenience. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this if your goal is to get some help standing up from being on your knees.

It was not sturdy until I cut a portion of the center pad that was higher than the base!