which adjustable bed do i need?

[jamesmoffat]

I'm thinking of buying an adjustable bed which also helps me to get into and out of bed easily. I now have problems getting my legs into bed

---any advice on types or makes of bed anyone would recommend??

[Heady]

Where are you James? If in UK, talk to your doctor. They should be able provide a hospital bed.

Lots of love

Anne

[jamesmoffat in reply to Heady]

im in the UK so thanks--will pursue :))

[Hidden]

We tried a regular hospital bed several years ago but hubby was not happy with the functions or mattress. Recommend you try it before you buy it. Ours was used & in sections when we bought it from a friend. Resold it to another friend & it worked fine for her needs. I think finding your favorite type of mattress (hard or soft) is key. Best wishes in your search. Sending hugs... Granni B

[D0ttieL0ttie]

Hi James

If in the UK an Occupational therapist or Physiotherapist can help with an assessment first. You will need to go via the GP (as previous comments state) Good Luck xx

[jamesmoffat in reply to D0ttieL0ttie]

many thanks will do :))

[Ratcliffe]

David had a hospital type bed provided by a combination of the council team that do adaptations, which allowed him to stay at home right till the end.

It was made by HillRom, but if you can get one from the local authorities it will be whichever brand they have a purchasing or rental deal from.

They are all good serviceable beds but tend to look very hospitals, but function is always better than form.

They also do different grades of mattress which can be changed as needs change, just took a phone call and a quick visit to check in our case.

Good luck getting one!

[Nanny857]

Good luck in your quest which ever route you take. xx

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

On our experience:

The ideal is a bed with a mattress support that allows the mattress to move independently (mattress it must be special to be able to move simultaneously with the mattress support) the headboard and the footboard areas.

In addition, the ideal is that the "mattress support/mattress" can move up and down.

Hug.

Luis

[LuisRodicioRodicio in reply to LuisRodicioRodicio]

I forgot: with folding side protections to prevent the patient from falling off the bed and also, being able to access the patient easily by folding the barrier with a simple mechanism.

[mb2roger]

My mom has PSP and has slept comfortably in the Minuet 2 adjustable hospital bed for the past 5 years (arjo.com/int/products/medic.... These specialized beds are expensive but it has been an excellent investment, and the Roho mattress overlay has helped my mom avoid bed sores. We live in Canada - I hope this is available for you to look at wherever you are located.

[AJK2001]

Hi James Mum got an electric bed through a referral to social services OT from Mum's carers, was hinted that if we had gone the NHS route we wouldn't have got one at that time. We started off with bed levers to help Mum get in and out, and have since changed to complete sides to stop her falling out. She also has a "bed management system" - not as grand as it sounds, it's a pair of sheets that go under your normal sheets (can't be used with fitted sheets, only flat) and they slide over one another, allowing a person to be repositioned in the bed, so if the slip down the bed or move too far to one side, you can move the person into a better position. Can be used by one person, though easier with two.

You can also get leg lifters which can help you lift your legs one a at time - again OT best person to give advice.

[David750]

Hi James,

I am in Scotland UK & have a hospital bed for my wife (PSP). This was obtained through our GP. The plastic covered mattress has caused us problems with sweating needing a change of bottom sheet through the night. I mitigated this by placing a white bath towel (not sheet, this would be better but more to launder) under the flat sheet. She had a 13.5 tog duvet which with the warmer weather I changed to a 4.5 tog. No undue sweating now and through the night when up to the toilet I simply change the towel. I bought three in a clearance sale.

[dollydott]

Good luck finding a bed James.

I did not want the hospital bed for mum and thought it would be so easy to find her one online when the time was right.

It wasn't an easy task I wasted hours searching.

The district nurse persuaded me in the end to try the hospital bed with mum and said I could return it at anytime so that's what we did.

It's been here three weeks and although I hated the sight of it (great ugly metal contraption) I think I referred to it as 😂 it has been a wonder for mum and me and it came with a brand new pressure mattress that we can update at anytime.

Mum has slept really well

It took 3 working days to arrive

Lynda 😊

[Bhakthan]

I am using a hospital cot with a screw arrangement for lifting and lowering the back rest portion. The cot as a whole is kept with the head end feet raised by about 4" to give an inclination to the body all the time, special lifting and lowering during feed times. The mattress is a coir-foam mattress about 5" thick. The bottom coir layer keeps the bed firm and back straight and prevents the uneven sagging of the top foam layer, as well as, allowing the user to easily get in and out of the bed.

[Grsrbhr]

Hi, I don’t know what area you are in, but I have psp and I bought a split king size bed with an adjustable base. I bought it from Costco.com it was on sale and cost me about $2700.00 u.s., it was the mariner mattress from sleep science. It is very plush which I like very much. They sell different firmness mattresses. I feel that I am extremely comfortable and blessed to have it. Best of luck in your search. Gary

[Hidden]

We have a rotoflex from Theraposture for Dad. It’s expensive but fantastic.

[DanOstin]

Oh, the adjustable bed is really a must-have thing in your house. We ordered it a year ago and I never could imagine how comfortable and gently it is to lay on it. Indeed, it is very thoughtful and easily adaptable to the position of your body. You can change its inclination while you are reading on the one position when you are watching TV to you raise the upper back for the best viewing experience, or when you rest and want to lie and rise the lower part up to remove puffiness from your feet. We have the Prodigy Comfort Elite Queen model from bedroom.solutions/best-adju... and I'm really very pleased with it. Perfect quality, easy remote, and an affordable price. I don't know why we didn't order it earlier.

[JA10]

Hi James, as others have said, as you are in the UK, you should be able to get one through the O.T. If you have not dealt with them yet get a referral through your GP. My Mum (PSP) has a hospital style bed and a hoist that her carers use, all of which is through the OT. My Dad (MS) also has a bed through them, he just got a new one and it lowers to the ground to help him get his legs in. It is working really well for him to help him maintain his independence, he manoeuvres his wheelchair next to it slides his bottom across, then lowers it until he can swing his feet across, meaning he doesn't have to lift his legs any more. It also has the inflating mattresses that assists in preventing bed sores.

I hope you can access something suitable in your area, hopefully your local OT has sufficient budget to help. They should be able to help with other stuff too that may help you.

Julie