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TV arm attachment for bed

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Hellogirl1 Mon 30-Aug-21 22:01:55

My disabled daughter is unable to watch TV anymore, because she can`t lift her head up, the bones in her neck have fused. So I wondered if there was an arm attachment for TV available to fix on her bed, similar to what they have in hospitals, but obviously a bit smaller?

annsixty Mon 30-Aug-21 22:57:01

I can’t help you Hellogirl but just wanted to say how very sorry I am that your D’s disability is getting worse.
How sad for her and for you to be going through this.
I remember she was in hospital for some time recently, I assume from your post she is home with you now.
Are you getting lots of help and carers regularly?

NotSpaghetti Mon 30-Aug-21 23:45:30

Did you ask Google Hellogirl?
Are these all too big?
www.google.com/search?q=articulating+tv+arms+for+hospital+beds&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&sxsrf=AOaemvKMKDCHUG7muroQjDlN_MeGKiyFJg%3A1630363394459&ei=Al8tYbLMG5GDhbIPg9gF&oq=articulating+tv+arms+for+hospital+beds&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAM6BAgAEEc6BAgeEApQw58CWL_MAmDR1wJoAHABeACAAZABiAHKDpIBBDE2LjWYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#sbfbu=1&pi=articulating%20tv%20arms%20for%20hospital%20beds

NotSpaghetti Mon 30-Aug-21 23:46:10

Apologies for the massive link!!

Grannynannywanny Mon 30-Aug-21 23:53:14

I wonder Hellogirl1 if you could ask advice from Occupational Therapy dept. They might do an assessment of your daughter’s situation and be able to provide something suitable.

Sorry to read of the difficulties you and your daughter are experiencing and I hope you can find the help you need.

crazyH Mon 30-Aug-21 23:57:11

So sorry to hear of your situation. I don't have any suggestions except to see your daughter's social worker or GP. Good luck xx

Shelflife Tue 31-Aug-21 00:29:13

So sad to hear of you and your daughters situation. Have no experience of what is happening so unable to advise , occupational therapy dept. may be a good option or your daughters GP . I wish you both good luck , thinking about you.
xx

Charleygirl5 Tue 31-Aug-21 14:02:42

Your GP surgery could organise for an occupational therapist to visit your home and re-assess your daughter's needs. I am so sorry to hear she has deteriorated. I hope Billy keeps her company- some cats are very sensitive to a human's needs.

Hellogirl1 Tue 31-Aug-21 16:35:07

Thank you for all the suggestions, I `ll be studying your link
NotSpaghetti. The main problem is that it has to be low down as she can`t lift her head up to look at the TV. When she`s in here, she watches the picture on her laptop with the sound coming from the TV.
CharleyG, loveable as he is, the only thing Billy likes to keep company with is a bowl of food, lol!
Ann, yes, thank you, we have 2 carers 4 times a day, then 2 late at night to put her to bed.