What has been your experiences with different bedding?

[am16090]

What type of sheets have you tried and what have you liked or disliked about them? Anything you can think of would really help.

I'm a high school student currently looking at designing new bedding for individuals with Parkinson's. My grandfather is struggling with finding a good sheet solution and so I thought I would ask others who have experienced similar difficulties. I know that everyone has differing symptoms and I want to try my best to address as many as possible in regards to supporting a more comfortable sleep.

[ParlePark]

Bamboo sheets work well. Easy to turn. Many manufacturers on Amazon.

[am16090 in reply to ParlePark]

Thank you!

[laglag]

Will you be designing a bed as well or just bedding, sheets, comforter, pillow.....

[am16090 in reply to laglag]

I'm looking at doing just a bottom bed sheet, I think in terms of addressing things like night sweats and turning over, it's going to be best.

[Cons10s]

I think flannel sheets make turning over easier probably textured sheets would be good too.

I prefer soft surfaces over hard surfaces this avoids pressure point aches and pains.

[am16090 in reply to Cons10s]

Thank you! Is there anything you don't like about the flannels? Do you get hot, or find that if you sweat that it's harder to turn?

[Juliegrace in reply to am16090]

I have the opposite problem with flannel sheets, I find them very difficult to turn on. I use cotton sateen (high thread count with) bottom sheet and a medium weight down comforter on top with no top sheet.

[Buckholt]

Being naked in bed makes turning over easiest. That may or may not suit!

[pyckle_syckle in reply to Buckholt]

I agree that wearing as little as is comfortable makes it easier to shift and/or roll in bed. I wear underwear and a fairly close-fitting t-shirt, elbows exposed. I find that the fewer the layers, the less friction.

[laglag]

I've never used flannel or satin/silk sheets but I usually wear satin pj's & I can turn over much better. I also use a weighted blanket which helps me sleep better. I use it in winter & summer & I don't get the sweats & it doesn't seem to be hard to turn over when using it. Maybe because I sleep with it??

[Smokeypurple]

I was recently recommended easymovesheets.com but I can't give a personal opinion as haven't tried.

I find smoother sheets enable me to turn better - and/or smoother pjs. Interestingly this website seems to offer sheets with smooth or normal texture on different areas depending on the area of the body which is particularly weak. I suppose some of us are weaker in the arms, some in the legs etc and turning in bed uses a surprising number of muscle groups!

Good luck with the designing...

[SonarsMom]

Not specifically addressing sheets here, but I'll make a few comments about sleeping. I had a difficult time sleeping with a weighted blanket as the weight caused me to wake up every time I tried to move; had to ditch it. In the winter, I turn on a heated blanket before I get in bed and then turn it down to the lowest setting when I go to sleep. I also sleep with an overhead fan going; not sure if it's the sound or the breeze that helps me sleep better.

[Thal]

Sleeping bag reversed with smooth side in.

Towel over pillow re drooling, replacing etc.

Comfortable, easy to wash, and make after waking.

Different weights per the season.

Even travel with it.