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Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

With your help we will donate the comfort system to those in need! Help us to support others!

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Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

Acme Posture Partner: Support Us to Support Others

With your help we will donate the comfort system to those in need! Help us to support others!

With your help we will donate the comfort system to those in need! Help us to support others!

With your help we will donate the comfort system to those in need! Help us to support others!

With your help we will donate the comfort system to those in need! Help us to support others!

Susan Childress
Susan Childress
Susan Childress
Susan Childress
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San Angelo, United States
$2,665 USD 28 backers
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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. 


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