Hey there, I am an OT working with a Parkinson's patient. I am wondering in any of you could help me please. My client has a hospital bed with a bed rail. He can get in and out of bed by himself, but he can't get the blankets and sheets pulled up when getting into bed or pushed off when getting out of bed. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
I am going to install a strong long bracket securely bolted to the wall at the head of my bed near the ceiling with a strong rope hanging with a trapeze about 4 ft above the bed ,to help get me out. I have considered also adding a pulley attached to the bracket with a light rope attached to the bed sheets near where I sleep so I can pull them off me. It might work . The trapeze and brackets are available at a seniors mobility store.
It’s extremely difficult, my husband tends to wrap the duvet so tight around him he ends up in a mess,
I do believe that silk slippy bedding is the only easier option it helps you to slide, I’m going to try it.
Try replacing the sheets and blankets with a duvet, which will be much easier to handle that sheets and blankets.
Could I just ask you if you are a OT and assisting the person with PD, what do I do to get help with my husband? He is 7yrs diagnosed and is just left to it.
Can you get a prescription for PT/OT and bring him to an outpatient clinic? Or a script for home health OT/PT? I work in a SNF as well as in the HH setting. We have several Parkinson's clients, yet sometimes we need to seek advice from you guys! I appreciate it, too!
Hey may benefit from the BIG program.
Eliminate the sheet and have him use a comforter that is washable and not too heavy.
My Dad has the same issue with a duvet. He gets up in the night and gets all tangled up - he ends up waking my mum who has to help sort him out.
Ok Duvet (Continental Quilt) is best. I use clips attached at the top and near the bottom which have a loop, (ebay- detachable clips under 'camping/outdoors) and anchor them on one side only, (cord could be used to tie around bed rails) they need to be length adjusted to ensure the sleeper is covered. I can then, because they're not tucked in sheets, push the duvet off, against the wall (rails) and slide out.
Pulling the duvet back on is easier because it's anchored I don't get 'wrapped' in it. I wen through a phase when I couldn't pull a duvet over me. I fixed this as follows.
1 I'd grip duvet and push my arm vertical, so my arm was locked, straight up gripping duvet.
2 Then I'd roll over, keeping ny arm in same position, vertical and locked, and the duvet would be dragged over me as I rolled using my body weight not arm strength.
Gosh I wish I could see what you are talking about. I was trying to think of some kind of loop system for my patient. I am going to take a pic of your advice and try to figure it out. Thank you!
I've messaged you with a link to the type of clip I use. NB It will only fasten to the thickness of 2 sheets, so I clip it to the duvet cover. Also my bed is wooden so I've screwed a hook into the bed side as an anchor. If this px has a metal bed with sides it may slide defeating the object.
I know it's been a few years, but just stumbled across this and would love to see any images of how you've handled this, if you have time & feel like sharing. Hope you're doing OK. Know that your comment here is helpful, in any event.
Fitted satin base sheet and satin pyjamas.
Definitely satin fitted sheet and satin (or any slippery fabric) pyjamas. Made a huge difference for me!
I found it much easier to move around in bed since using special sheets with satin inserts. I have pasted link in case you want more information. They are made by an Australian company.
easywearaustralia.com.au/pr...
Good luck
My husband was just telling me that he can get in and out of bed during the night but has difficulty getting the sheet and blanket up over him! I noticed that online you can purchase a lightweight metal frame which is placed under matress to hold sheets and blanket up so it’s easier to reach. We do have sheets that are labeled “Cool sheets”, which are slippery and helps him move around during the night!
My partner has been using the sheets and sleepware from a Canadian company called Comfort Linen, and they help. Not inexpensive but worth it. We use the first sheet we purchased for a full year (with washing, of course!) and while it doesn’t look new it still works great. I receive periodic links to share with friends for discounts, which you will find below.
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