Abstract: A portable invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus, including an open framework for being positioned above a bed for lifting and lowering a patient. The framework includes a first pair of upright standards mounted on rolling means and a second pair of standards mounted on rolling means and spaced apart from the first pair of standards. Interconnecting frame members define a lengthwise dimension of the apparatus, and are connected to the first and second pairs of upright standards by opposite ends of the frame members.

Abstract: An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patient and remaining underneath the patient at all times. The straps are removable and replaceable for extending laterally from side-to-side along the length of the patient for supporting the patient's head, trunk and legs. Connecting straps are provided for connecting the patient support straps and the elevator thereby permitting the patient support straps to lift the patient above the mattress surface for cleaning and bed-linen changing. A reservoir is provided for being positioned on the mattress under the patient while the patient is suspended above the mattress so that the patient can be bathed or showered in the bed.