Looking back I found this message: (Maybe this is what you were looking for) Jackie ;) ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy Holman <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 1:16 AM Subject: Re: Getting a Grip ! >W recently purchased a grip for the side of my mother's hospital bed and >now are buying a second one for another bed that is not a hospital bed. >She has been very happy with it and it works much better than the short >side rails (which are really just to keep you fromfalling out.). There are >several brands, but this was the least expensive we could find and we're >very pleased with it. > >It's called the "Transfer Handle" and it is made by Mobility Transfer >Systtems, Inc. It is located in Randolph, MA. The phone number is >800-854-4687 and you can order it directly from them. It cost $109.00 > >Another one that looks good, but is more expenseive is the "Arcorail >System" I don't have the manurfacturer's name/phone number, but if you >check with your local medical equipment dealer I'm sure they can identify >it for you. I think it cost around $250. > >Good luck--this has been a real successful buy for us.