Suggestions for getting out of bed

[Nana5xs]

Any suggestions for getting out of bed. Sometimes I can and sometimes I can't. Hate to wake my husband as he needs all the sleep he can get.

 

[Nikki J]

Depending on your weaknesses and strengths look at bed canes. They are sold under different names but it would give you something with which to pull yourself into a sitting position.

 

[Nana5xs]

Thank you Nikki.

 

[lgelb]

If the prefab canes don't work, consider a trapeze or rope or strip torn from a bed sheet attached to your bed frame, leg or other stable point.

Best,
Laurie

 

[Nana5xs]

Laurie,
What is a trapeze?

Susan

 

[lgelb]

Attached is one example. A "leg lifter" to help you swing your legs over, if that is an issue, is another idea. And you can put a portable "step" about 3 in. high next to your bed so you have to go up less, if that helps.

Which step of the process is hardest right now?

 

[Nana5xs]

Laurie,
I can get my legs over,it's my arms which sometimes fail me.

 

[Nikki J]

Then I am not sure bed canes or trapeze would help. Is it pushing yourself up from lying to sitting? Or turning?

 

[Nana5xs]

Nikki

It is pushing myself up when I am on my side.

 

[Vincent]

I use a super pole. It goes from floor to ceiling, just like a basement jack. No screws or bolts needed.
Vincent

 

[Nana5xs]

Vincent,

Where would I purchase a pole?
Susan

 

[Jhill]

When my husband lost arm strength and it became too hard for me to help him up, he moved to a sleep/recliner/lift chair.

Hugs,
Joan

 

[dkcarl62]

I also use a pole as Vincent is describing. Google standers security pole as an example.

Deb

 

[vw-fl]

Check out the Rotoflex bed on www.theraposture.co.uk.

vw-fl

 

[vw-fl]

Forgot to mention that the Rotoflex bed is made in England (they will ship to the US). There's another bed called HiLo Rotation Bed in Australia. I haven't found anything like them here in the US :-(