Transfer Poles / Floor-to-Ceiling Grab Bars

Do you find it painfully difficult to get up from a sitting position? Do you ever feel like you’re going to lose your balance while standing up? There is a solution for you: The security pole is a stable pole you can hold on to and “climb up” with your hands in order to get into a standing position more easily.

Advantages of Transfer Poles

A floor to ceiling grab bar transfer pole is an innovative standing aid which is used by countless seniors across the US. Use it as a wheelchair transfer pole, for bedside support, or in place of a standard grab bar. There are many benefits to having a floor to ceiling transfer pole installed in your home. See the infographic below for details.

Additional Advantage of the Security Pole and Grab Bar

The purpose of a security pole and grab bar is to offer both vertical and horizontal assistance when getting up into a standing position. The pole itself offers vertical support, and the attached grab bar offers horizontal support. This allows the individual a broader range of holding positions.

Finding the Right Security Pole: What to Consider

Here is a checklist to skim through before choosing any specific security pole. 

• It can be adjusted to fit your ceiling height, or will fit to your ceiling height without requiring adjustment.
• It is easy to assemble, or you have someone who can set it up for you.
• It has the right weight capacity for your needs.
• It offers substantial grip.
• It is within your price range.
• If you’ll be using it in the shower, it is rust-resistant.

Best Security Poles for Elderly

There are three security poles for elderly and disabled individuals that are recommended by AvaCare Medical. All these poles are high quality and offer unmatched support to the user. 

Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar

The Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar is a transfer pole for elderly and disabled individuals that offers standing, sitting and transfer support. It features a curve grab bar which rotates 360 degrees. The curve grab bar can be locked into place every 45 degrees. This means that you can change the position of the curve bar depending on your needs at the moment - for example, you can switch the position of the curve bar from being angled toward the shower to being closer to the toilet. 

This security pole offers tool-free installation (it comes with screws in case you’d prefer to permanently install the pole, but such is entirely optional), and can be put up in any room with an unslanted 7 - 10 foot ceiling.

It can hold up to 300 pounds, is rust resistant, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. There are two color options; black and white.

Set up this pole by tightening it with the wrench that’s included so that it’s firmly held in place. 

Stander Security Pole

The Stander Security Pole is modern and unobtrusive. It can be installed in minutes with no screws or fasteners, and will hold up for years. Designed for 7 - 10 foot non-slanted ceilings, this floor to ceiling grab pole features a handle that’s comfortable and easy to grasp. It can hold up to 300 pounds. 

Like the Stander Security Pole & Curve Bar, this transfer pole can be set up by tightening it with the included wrench.

Healthcraft SuperPole Transfer Pole

The Healthcraft Bariatric SuperPole is a sleek, slim security pole that can hold up to 300 pounds. This pole provides a comfortable gripping surface, and is super easy to install - merely turn the jackscrew to lock the SuperPole Transfer Pole into place. It can be adjusted from 7.75 to 8.25 feet.

Healthcraft Bariatric SuperPole with SuperBar

This Healthcraft Bariatric SuperPole provides all the benefits of a standard Healthcraft SuperPole, plus, it comes with a SuperBar which offers horizontal support. The SuperBar can be repositioned and locked into place at whatever angle you need at the time. Be aware that unlike the standard SuperPole, this one must be attached to the ceiling. It can be adjusted from 7.75 to 8.25 feet.

Browse our selection of grab poles for disabled and elderly individuals now! Whether you’re looking for a Stander Grab Bar or a bariatric transfer pole, you can find what you need on AvaCare Medical. 

If you have any questions regarding transfer poles or any sort of medical equipment, don’t hesitate to call our customer care representatives who will be happy to provide you with any information you need. Chat with us or call 1.877.813.7799 now!