When Julie’s son Geraint was just 11 years old, he suffered a severe brain injury after going into cardiac arrest during an asthma attack. The outcome was life-changing. Geraint was left with profound brain damage, and the family’s world was turned upside down.
For months, Julie and her family lived in and out of hospital wards, caring for Geraint as he battled complications, including severe dystonia—episodes where his body stiffens painfully and his muscles retract. Eleven years on, now at 22, Geraint continues to require full-time care.
One of the greatest daily challenges has been moving him. Geraint needs to be hoisted several times a day just to stay comfortable in his chair. For Julie and her family, the physical and emotional toll has been immense.
“We do absolutely everything for him. But even now, we still struggle with moving him. We need to hoist him so many times a day just to get him into the right position.”
Discovering Move Me™
Recently, Julie introduced Geraint to Move Me™, a new product designed to make repositioning in a wheelchair simple, safe, and comfortable.
“Hey G, look at this. This is what mommy’s been talking about—it’s going to help you move in your chair. Feel how soft that is. And look, it’s even your favorite color.”
Move Me™ immediately stood out for its thoughtful design. Soft to the touch and simple to use, it allows repositioning directly in the chair—without the need for constant hoisting.
A New Level of Comfort and Safety
Julie sees Move Me™ as a game-changer for her son’s daily comfort and wellbeing.
“I’m hoping that with this product, we won’t have to hoist him so much. We can just alter his position while he’s in the chair. It’s going to be so much more comfortable. And with fewer hoists, there’s less risk of breaking bones. It’s going to be a godsend, I think.”
For Julie and her family, it’s not just about reducing effort—it’s about giving Geraint a better quality of life. It’s also about the peace of mind that comes with knowing he can be comfortable wherever they go.
“Being able to go out for the day, knowing we can adjust him in seconds, is going to be a massive relief for us as parents, for his carers, and for Geraint himself.”
Transforming Daily Life for Wheelchair Users
With Move Me™, wheelchair users gain effortless control and autonomy, transforming comfort into a simple, user-led or assisted-led process. For families like Julie’s, it offers hope, safety, and the freedom to enjoy daily life without the constant struggle of repositioning.