Our Story
Many people today are suffering from back pain possibly due
to poor posture. Extended periods of time sitting puts more pressure on
joints, making breathing more difficult, and can lead to back and neck
problems. As a person becomes weaker and is not able to sit up-right, the
upper body may begin to lean to the side causing the spine to be out of
alignment.
This is a great concern for the individual as well as for
caregivers. As my mother became less social and was experiencing more
pain, the search was on to find something other than pillows and rolled up
towels to give her support and enable her to sit up-right.
My mother had a contagious smile that you could not help but return. As she became weaker and her pain increased, she
began to lose that beautiful smile. It
saddened me to see my mother in so much pain.
I knew I needed to do something to try and ease her pain. One day I
thought of a solution that might help and began drafting it on paper. After several trials I created the perfect
design. I wanted something that would
give her support without being too hard or restricting. It had to be strong enough to enable her to
sit up-right yet still be comfortable. After
several trials I created the perfect design.
Almost immediately Mother’s pain had improved and her contagious smile
was back. The added support improved her
breathing, digestion, spinal alignment and overall comfort. For 18 precious months my mother was happier
and could sit with dignity again. I like
to call it a comfort system because mother had rheumatoid arthritis her entire
life and my design provided her comfort and safety and helped lessen the pain
she was feeling. It was thrilling to see
the amazing improvement in her quality of life.
I was heartbroken when my Mother passed away, but I knew that I must
strive to help others like I was able to help my mother. I knew in my heart
that I would be able to help so many others with the same product I used to
improve my mother’s final years.
When my childhood friend, Ron Sutton, saw the how much it helped mother,
he helped me to manufacture the product.
With his knowledge of textiles and my design, the Acme Posture Partner
was created.
The word acme means “the best” and we felt our product would provide the
best support to those in need, so we gave the name Acme Posture Partner to our
product. My mother’s name was Bonnie Hall;
therefore, our company name is Hall International, named after my mother.
It is heartwarming to see the improvement in the quality of life with
this very simple yet versatile and restraint-free product. The Acme Posture Partner may be used in most
any chair, bed, vehicle and RV for added support, positioning and comfort. Over time, we have found there are extended
uses to support the head, neck, lumbar, arms and knees. It can provide comfort for children and
adults with special needs, it may provide infant safety, and is especially
comfortable for anyone falling asleep in a car.
Together we can help provide a better quality of life for those in
need. With your contribution we can all
feel a sense of joy by providing the Acme Posture Partner to anyone of any age needing
additional comfort.
Thank you in advance for helping us to reach our goal. We appreciate you sharing Acme Posture
Partner’s crowdfunding efforts with your family and friends.
Why we need you!
We’ve
turned to Indiegogo to open our idea to you and to individuals around the
world. There are many people living in
the world today who suffer due to age, muscular diseases, and injuries. Our
goal is to raise $8,000 to get the product into the hands of people who need
the support system. Your funding will help make this possible. Help us spread the joy of comfort this holiday
season by contributing.
You can
also help us by spreading the word about Acme Posture Partner. The more people that know about this product,
the more men, women and children we will be able to help. As contributions come in, products will be
shipped to an individual in need. Early
contributions will allow products to be received by Christmas.
Please feel free to contact us with suggestions of individuals in need at susan@hallllc.com
Testimonials
Sue Chambliss R.N., Texas
“Ms. Childress’s mother would lean to one side or slide down in her
chair throughout the day. There was no
one way to align her body with pillows, they would slip or be the wrong size. Since
the Posture Partner, Ms. Childress made her mother, it is easy to get good body
alignment most of the time. Her mother
is doing better now that many of her aches have lessened. She is talking more and generally happier
since the Posture Partner has been in use.”
Tom McCann
“I wanted
to take this opportunity to let you know what a blessing it has been for my Mother since we acquired the
“Posture Partner”. It has made such a
dramatic difference in the quality of life which my Mom experience as a nursing
home resident. She no longer has to endure the constant difficulty of trying to
maintain a comfortable and upright posture while occupying her wheelchair
during the day. And no more sore, stiff
neck after awakening from an afternoon nap in front of the TV. In fact, my Mother’s disposition and attitude
have experienced a very noticeable improvement since acquiring the Posture
Partner. I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly recommend the Posture Partner to
anyone who has a family member or loved one that is in need of a product that
would enable them to maintain a comfortable and upright position while
occupying a wheelchair.”
Holden Hronek, LVN, Texas
“This
product not only provides postural support, but allows patient to participate
in socializing, promotes nutritional intake, and does so without being
restrictive to patient. This system
allows patient to have a higher quality of life as well as improving comfort
and posture. There is a trend of
Facilities striving to be “Restraint Free”.
This system could be instrumental in achieving this goal while assisting
patients with postural deficits. I strongly recommend this product.”
Juanita Brown, PT, Park Plaza Nursing and
Rehabilitation
“I hope
you all try these products in your long term care settings. These devices are practical, economical and
produce very dignified seating environments.
Our facility has had improved sitting postures with reduction of skin
breakdown and improved postures for safer swallowing. Give them a try, you will be hooked.”
Shanna Zertuche, LVN/Alzheimer’s Unit
Director, Creative Solutions
“It is
very difficult to keep residents positioned properly as they age and health
declines-i.e. weakness to back, neck, and extremities. With the Acme Posture Partner, this resident
sits in an appropriate upright position and is comfortable in her chair when
she was leaning to the side, causing pain and difficulty eating. I think this device is wonderful and would
benefit so many other people, greatly improving quality of life, which is our
main goal!”
Lawana Stevens, Scott & White Home
Care/Hospice Executive Assistant
“I wanted
you to know the recent patient we are using it on, works wonderfully. We have
an assisted living that really likes them for our patients.”
Tyrone, Charge Nurse, Ballinger, TX
“Since
implementation of Acme support device, resident has had significant increase in
appetite. I believe that this is
related to ease of positioning while being fed.
Presence of “would-be” decubitus pressure areas have improved. I recommend the usage of the Acme Posture
Partner support device in the geriatric patient.”
The Impact on Your Health
There are 41.4 million people age 65 or older in the United States. In 2060 that number is projected to be 92 million. As our life span continues to increase and the elderly population grows we are seeing a larger need for products such as the Acme Posture Partner. Dr. Ben
Rubin, M.D. orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine legend states “the core
stability is the ability to stabilize your spinal column against gravity. Posture seems to affect the health and
well-being of every cell and every system in your body.”
According
to the Spine Institute, “While millions of individuals suffer from chronic neck
or back pain, many are unable to find the source of their discomfort. If a doctor has ruled out a spine condition
such as spinal arthritis, degenerative disc disease, or sciatica, poor posture
may be to blame. Maintaining a good
sitting posture can not only help to improve your appearance but it can also
alleviate pain in the neck and back.”
The lesser-known benefits of good posture include: easier breathing,
healthier joints, and better concentration.
Specifications of the Acme Posture Partner
This easy care comfort system is portable and comes in a clear plastic
carrying bag for convenient travel. The cushions are made with Polyurethane
foam and covered with durable vinyl. The
covers for each piece are made of 100% Polyester, washable fleece material. All five pieces are indigo blue, and have
been treated with anti-microbial and flame resistant treatments. The design is patented, and the product is
available in one size. The back cushion
is 28”X18 ¾” with straps for attachment.
Two small cushions are 19” in length with a circumference 13”. Two large cushions are 19” in length with a
17 ¾” circumference.