QUESTION: my husband who weights240 lbs has parkinson's he has been falling and i need something to help lift him to his feet. could he be lifted with this machine. he would be lying on the floor. ANSWER: Yes, you can lift him up and transfer him back to a chair or bed and the product is designed partly for that purpose. You need to select a sling to work with the patient lift. Click on the link of "SLING" at the end of features on the page to go to the sling page. If you select a 2 point sling, you need the chain set to hook it up. If you select 4 point sling, the chain set is not needed. For more discussions, options and details about the product, or to order the product, please click here Easy to assemble and disassemble, this user-friendly hydraulic patient lifter features adjustable height and base size. Shipping is free. This hydraulic patient lifter features heavy gauge steel construction. Six point spreader bar with 360o rotation. Uses six-point, four-point slings or 2-point slings. Manually adjustable base. Ergonomic placement of hydraulic pump handle facilitates ease of use. Disassembles for easy storage. Blue powder-coated finish. Optional digital scale available. Easily attaches to the Patient Lifter. Completely self-contained. Combines the latest microprocessor and load cell technology to provide accurate and repeatable weight data with a calibrated accuracy of 0.1%. Measures pounds or kilograms. Maximum weight capacity 400 lb. Comes complete with attachment hardware. 1 year limited warranty. Designed to meet the requirements of HCPCS code:E0630. 1 year limited warranty. SLING sold separately. Height Adjustment: 55.1" - 77.7" Overall Length: 45.3" Overall Width: 24" Lifting Min. Height: 27.4" Base Width Range: 25.6" - 39.4" Floor Clearance: 5.5" Total Weight: 94.8 lbs. Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.