A Hoyer lift is a mechanical device used to lift and transfer people with spinal cord injuries. It consists of a metal frame with hydraulic or electric-powered lifting mechanisms, which can be used to raise and lower a sling or harness that supports the person being lifted. The Hoyer lift is commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes, and other care facilities, as well as in private homes for people with spinal cord injuries or other mobility issues. The lift is named after the inventor, Ted Hoyer, who developed the device in the 1950s.