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.