I have 2 seniors I have to get off the floor occasionally, and they can't help much. Any tips?

Please just call 911. They will send out EMT's to do the lifting, so you won't hurt yourself, and most if not all do it for free(that is if they don't have to transport them to the hospital). It's really not worth the risk of hurting yourself. My husband was a fall risk, and I used to try and get him up by myself, which was extremely difficult as he was like a dead weight, and because he was paralyzed on one side, couldn't really help me much. Then I finally got smart and started calling 911. I remember having to call them 9 times in a 2 month period at one point in our journey, and that was after I learned that I had torn my bicep tendon, from my previous attempts of trying to lift him, which I had to have surgery to repair. So while I admire your ingenuity for wanting to create a device to help you lift these folks, I would instead ask you, is it really worth risking doing harm to yourself over?

Yes devices/machines exist - these 3 come to mind but firstly - all of these have risk.

I would strongly advice the reason for falls is investigated & minimised where possible, with OT recommendations to the home, walking aides, health & medication review etc.

Regarding lifting aides;

Mechanical hoist, as they use in hospitals. Fallen person gets rolled from side to side to place the fabric sling underneath, sling clipped on & then hoisted up. Usually a 2 person job.

Inflatable mat or chair, as used by some EMS. (Google ELK). Similar concept to hoist but uses a hover mat or inflatable device to get up. Also prob 2 person job (as could slide off).

Slide sheets. Simple silicon coated polyester fabric that slides well. Can place under fallen person to move into a better position or room.

OldArkie, if you explain what these two people can do for themselves, I may be able to add more. Eg if the person can sit themselves up, lift one bottom cheek up, then the other, you could build a stack of books underneath - McGyver style!

https://youtu.be/4ETgQD8QhZs

The safest s to call emergency services for assistance. What if you hurt yourself getting them off the floor?