Apparatus and method for improving standing sitting standing of persons with mobility issue

A method of moving a person from a first, seated position to a second, standing position, with the assistance of a helper, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a lifting/assisting device the lifting/assisting device being comprised of:
• a single rigid vertically extended elongated member, the elongated member having a longitudinal axis, a first proximal terminal end and a second distal end, the first proximal terminal end entering in the center of a spherical member which is pivotable and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the elongated member and further being adapted for positioning on a floor;
• an offset section, the offset section being offset from the longitudinal axis a first distance and being located along the elongated member between the first proximal terminal end and the second distal end;
• a lateral support member for the person, the lateral support member being positioned on a distal portion of the offset section, the lateral support member being in the form of a rectangular grip;
• that rectangular grip having its longer sides perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and having areas to be gripped by the person's hand;
• a second offset member, the second offset member being of a dimension to approximately match the first distance of the first offset section;
• and,
• a grab member positioned distally of the second offset member for use by the helper;
• the method comprising:
• first, positioning the proximal terminal end of the device on the floor in front of the person to be moved from a seated position, with the offset section being in the direction of the seated person;
• next, positioning the helper behind the device, such that the device is positioned between the seated person and the helper;
• next, the seated person's two hands grasping the lateral support member at the areas to be gripped on the lateral support member;
• next, the helper grasping the grab member with one hand and the rectangular grip with the other to counter rotational moments about the longitudinal axis;
• and,
• next, the helper exerting a force to move the elongated member in a direction away from the seated person and pivoting about the first proximal terminal end of the device;
• wherein continued movement of the elongated member raises the seated person from a seated position to a standing position.