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14 | InTouch SPRING 2026 MORE FREEDOM, MORE FAMILY TIME older and heavier. Repeated lifting was also placing strain on her back and wrists. With the hoist, transfers are now much simpler. “It’s straightforward,” she says. “From his chair to wherever he needs to go. It helps me because I don’t have to lift him and hurt my back or my wrists.” The equipment has also provided the family with greater confidence when travelling. Rather than navigating several stages of lifting and repositioning, the family could move Odin safely and efficiently. “It’s very convenient,” his parents say. “There are no in- betweens. It makes things so much easier.” More than everyday equipment Perhaps one of the most exciting possibilities created by the Kera Travel hoist is something many families might take for granted; staying at Nana’s house. Odin’s Nana loves spending time with her grandchildren, but back problems mean she is unable to safely lift Odin herself. Until now, this has made caring for him independently difficult. With appropriate equipment available, Odin’s family hopes Nana will be able to look after him more easily and safely, potentially even allowing Odin to stay with her for a few nights. For Odin, that means special time with Nana. For Nana, it means being able to care for her grandson Perhaps one of the most exciting possibilities created by the Kera Travel hoist is something many families might take for granted; staying at Nana’s house. 03 926 3385 www.htsystems.co.nz Single caregiver No standing strength required Quicker transfers Simpler sling solution No batteries NZ Designed and Made SIMPLER HOISTING WITH A new choice in hoists KERA SIT2SIT TRAVEL VERSION AVAILABLE NOW Hear Odin’s story of how the Kera sit2sit supports him and his family htsystems.co.nz/user-stories