Abstract: A lifting device is herein disclosed including an elongated member of substantially rigid material having a first end and a second end, wherein the elongated member is sufficiently resilient such that the elongated member may bend up to five degrees and still return to a vertical position, at least one grip circumferentially attached to the elongated member, wherein the at least one grip is friction fit onto the elongated member, wherein the at least one grip has a first end, a second end, and a central portion, patient grip safety ring located circumferentially about the first end of the central portion of the at least one grip, wherein the ring has an exterior lip that has a radius between 10 degrees and 45 degrees with respect to a perpendicular axis of the elongated member, and an anchor pad pivotably attached to the second end of the elongated member.