Re: [QUAD-L] alternatives to turning every 2 hours

[Brian Stocker]

Alice wrote: I am hoping someone here can offer some advice. The nephew of a friend is a C-4, injured July 2004. He came home this fall. They cath him every 6 hrs, and turn him every 2 hrs. He's 25. His mother is doing most of the care. The do have an aid for daytime help, but can only get 6 hours per week for night coverage. Family is trying to help with nights, but they are all still getting pretty beat. (Especially the Mom) I'm wondering if anyone can give any advice on options to the turning every 2 hours.  His care is their main concern, so they will sacrifice anything. Just wondering about rotating beds, roho mattresses, etc. But don't want to compromise his care. Also, can you tell me what kind of funds there are to cover the cost of these. He is opposed to doing anything different than being cathed every 6 hours. (Not real sure why.) ANY advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Alice I have been sleeping on my back for >3 years because therapists said that if you sleep on your back, it is only neccessary to turn every six hours.  I have never had a breakdown, but I wear thick sheepskin slippers because I did have a small problem with pressure on prominences on my splayed feet.  check it out with a few people and give it a try Brian