tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post48039790254715195..comments2023-08-02T04:06:00.583-04:00Comments on Musings of a Cranky Caregiver: Let's Call it SabbaticalCrankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-32204633977035837372011-03-24T07:06:18.253-04:002011-03-24T07:06:18.253-04:00E - sorry to be so tardy in responding. I recommen...E - sorry to be so tardy in responding. I recommend you contact the sure hands folks. They have a "contact us" link on their site. From what you say, I think the body support could be an excellent tool for exactly what you propose - using it yourself to help stand up.<br /><br />Diane - yes, all is well with us! Thanks.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-86885815960410328762011-02-25T02:01:37.376-05:002011-02-25T02:01:37.376-05:00Hope all is well with you two! Love and relax, all...Hope all is well with you two! Love and relax, all good stuff.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-57227913579896620672011-02-01T16:04:07.921-05:002011-02-01T16:04:07.921-05:00Hi Cranky,
Thanks so much for replying to me. I ...Hi Cranky, <br /><br />Thanks so much for replying to me. I think I didn't make myself clear enough, though. I'm interested in the 'Body Support' that you had (there seem to be different terms in different places in the world), rather than the particular type of ceiling track. I'd definatly get a ceiling track locally, if I take that route, but the Body Support (sling alternative) seems unique, and possibly worth getting from a distance (it could be maintained locally, just isn't stocked). I think I might be able to get it on/off/use it myself, which is the 'selling point' for me, and the fact that it goes from the front, not the back. I have varying walking ability, but usually standing transfer, with assistance. According to some sites it can be used to assist in standing (without the leg supports), as well as fully lifting (with the leg supports), but this is only mentioned rather than explored - it seems an unusual use for it. <br /><br />Glad your break is going well :)<br /><br />EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-38407509299317926142011-01-24T09:40:00.070-05:002011-01-24T09:40:00.070-05:00E - The Surehands we have is great but there are o...E - The Surehands we have is great but there are other products that perform the same function available. I recommend, rather than traveling a long way to see a demo, that you find which of these lift systems are available near you and choose from one of those. I say that because you'll need to have the system installed and then occasionally serviced, so you need to have the product supplier/installer within easy reach. <br /><br />When my mother was in the hospital for gall bladder surgery this fall, she was in a hospital room that had a different lift system installed in the ceiling. I was quite intrigued by it because it was much smaller and quite inconspicuous compared to the version we have. Take a look around, I'm sure you'll find a similar product that's local to you.<br /><br />Sherry - the break is going great! I am going to do some posting to update folks ...Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-28791755839554809932011-01-16T14:06:33.332-05:002011-01-16T14:06:33.332-05:00How is your break going? =)How is your break going? =)Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-28708265576582202282011-01-08T07:02:02.198-05:002011-01-08T07:02:02.198-05:00Hello! If you don't mind, I would really love ...Hello! If you don't mind, I would really love to ask you and/or Skip some questions about the Body Support from safe hands that you used (still use sometimes?). I've been reading your blog as I found it while searching the net about that. I live in a country where it's not widely available, so am trying to find out more before I make a very long trip to try it out, and then hopefully buy it. Do you have an email address that I could contact you on, if you wouldn't mind me asking you some questions? No worries if not, obviously. EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-45634480943879054222011-01-01T12:00:01.221-05:002011-01-01T12:00:01.221-05:00Merry christmas and happy new year to you folks, t...Merry christmas and happy new year to you folks, too!Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-76195855911756874442010-12-31T19:24:48.335-05:002010-12-31T19:24:48.335-05:00Happy New Year! =)Happy New Year! =)Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-45896579240986449882010-12-25T05:37:00.769-05:002010-12-25T05:37:00.769-05:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmaskmilyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759054972109846390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-27245418182570554962010-12-18T11:39:05.162-05:002010-12-18T11:39:05.162-05:00Jan - it's so true what you say about things w...Jan - it's so true what you say about things working out other than as we planned.Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-66650699024841102772010-12-17T14:54:32.919-05:002010-12-17T14:54:32.919-05:00What you want to be when you grow up LOL.
Good to ...What you want to be when you grow up LOL.<br />Good to see a post and it all does work out not always they way we planned it though.kmilyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759054972109846390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-15700578038445083362010-12-15T20:34:04.893-05:002010-12-15T20:34:04.893-05:00Patrick - I've read your writing ... you don&#...Patrick - I've read your writing ... you don't need a Thesaurus! :-) Thanks for your good wishes.<br /><br />Muffie - I hope you're right!Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-8826431178628044752010-12-14T17:43:26.157-05:002010-12-14T17:43:26.157-05:00Enjoy the break!! You'll know when it's ti...Enjoy the break!! You'll know when it's time to get back in the saddle -- if ever.<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1555205834524822081.post-60070400546585971942010-12-14T15:57:03.326-05:002010-12-14T15:57:03.326-05:00Your status might require me to dust off the old R...Your status might require me to dust off the old Roget's Thesaurus. :) Whatever is may be - our best to you and Skip!<br /><br />Caregivingly Yours, PatrickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.com