Mom is (94) and can't get into my SUV it's too high. Are there any ramps available?

My SUV has a handle on the passenger side, up near the windshield. I'm sure if yours had one you wouldn't be having this problem but that's how I got my dad into my SUV. I think a ramp would be too steep unless you had one specially made to fit the car. Someone may need to be behind the wheel and pull your mom through while someone else on the passenger side maneuvers her into the car.

Both my brothers, with large SUV's keep small but sturdy step stools in them. Works great, along with the handle that Eyerish mentioned. Works great.

My 90yo Mom with ALZ DZ can no longer get into my 4X4 Jeep or Pickup. Both have grab handles and although Mom used to use a step to get in she can no longer do so. Yes she is physically weaker than she used to be but it's almost like she mentally can't figure out how to do it anymore even with simple instructions and assist. It's a major bummer!!! I have two great rigs that we can no longer use and am forced to use a ---- car that is so low you have to practically roll around on the ground getting in and out of it. Hate it but glad we have it. FYI:
Tried using the 2 step stool that folks use for getting on horses but the steps were too far apart so it didn't work. If anyone has a good answer to this problem would sure like to hear it.

We use a ramp to get our senior dog into the car. Wow thats a tough one..... I think a ramp would be too steep for someone with walker.

Maybe portable steps?

I'm starting to repeat myself. What??????

I wonder if the car manufacturers might like to put their designers onto solving this problem. There must be a substantial market for some kind of mounting system that seniors can use.

HI- You probably need to help her into vehicle or their are transit rides that can lift her or the person there will help her in. you can also ride with her to the store where she needs to go or Dr.
I help friends in my Truck. I usually have them steady themselves then I am there to makesure their footing is fine. I am 5' 2 1/2..and weigh 115 lbs. I can do it.

You may be able to get her into a low car but how are you going to get her out and and standing again? You can't drag her out by her arms that will really hurt and may cause damage to those arthritic shoulders and elbows.

The getting out again is comparatively straightforward (always depending on the relative sizes of loved one and caregiver, of course). You can get turntable cushions that go on the seat, so for the getting out process:

1. Swivel cushion through 90 degrees so that LO's knees and feet are facing out of the car.

2. LO if able places arms around CG's neck.

3. CG places arm around LO's waist and other arm around LO's hips.

4. Concerted effort, LO contributing as much as s/he is able, CG assists LO to rise to feet and continues to support as necessary.

5. With assistance of 3rd party if necessary, LO is pivoted standing, then lowered into wheelchair.

You will need a wheelchair. There are plenty on the market that will fold easily and go in back of your SUV.

Practice makes perfect for this agingcare tango. You can get an OT to show you, or you can practice with an able bodied person role-playing your LO.