Hi can anyone help me in my search for some kind of bed support(not one that looks like a hospital prison bed)
to help me to get in and out of bed easily? I have tried all avenues thus far, eg therisirerecliner beds, but due to my primary progressive m.s. My spasms in my legs will not always allow me to reach the floor, and like most people afflicted, I hate the idea of making my home into a disabled practice ground!
I am open to any suggestions, or possible solutions to this problem.
I got a similar gadget from my OT - it just fits between the mattress and the bed frame, so if you want to move it out of sight at any time, you can. They also do a mattress/divan version.
I’ve got an almost identical one as Jo from my community neuro team (there’s an OT attached to the team). I’ve also got a folding one that I’ve taken on holidays, but it’s a bit wobbly because of the folding nature of it, so isn’t really up to much.
I don’t think it makes the bedroom look too NHSy. I think you can also get leg raisers to help you pick your legs up off the floor if needed.
i have a rail, but it is high cf these shown so i’ll ask the ot.
one issue may be the mattress. I have recently changed to pocket sprung but find it is very soft on the side - i feel quite unsteady when sitting on and and getting out of the bed.
I have looked at the foam mattresses but they very expensive, can anyone recommend?
Like the other replies I have a bed handle which was supplied by the community OT. Ask your GP or MS nurse to refer you to the community OT and physiotherapist. They also provided a perching stool, and gave me general advice.
I’ve had to pay for more expensive adaptations, but you may be eligible for help.
