My friend whose been wound care nurse a long time said the alternating pressure overlay mattresses that run $150-200 or less are very effective at preventing pressure sores.
I’m not a quad just an old caregiver still learning from you all. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Eric Olson <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Sorry Nancy, I just sleep on a memory foam mattress. So far, I haven't had > any problems but as I get older and my skin gets thinner. I might have to use > something else > >> On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 1:28 PM Nancy <[email protected]> wrote: >> What bed/mattress do you use to prevent skin breakdowns? I'm looking for >> info and recommendations - comfort, durability, reliability... >> >> I currently use a Drive Medical Lateral Rotation Mattress with Low Air Loss. >> I don't use the turning feature because it never returned me to the correct >> position. I got this bed in 2015 and I'm now having a lot of problems wit >> it. I can no longer get comfortable, it bulges and makes hard lumps under my >> injury site, bones and muscles. I can't sleep through the night anymore and >> I'm getting headaches frequently. I hurt all the time. On the plus side, it >> continues to prevent pressure sores. I've tried to get insurance (MLTC >> Medicare/Medicaid) to cover a new mattress but have been denied. After >> nearly 53 years, I have two chronic sores so I spend most of my time in bed. >> This is killing me both physically and mentally! Any suggestions will be >> appreciated. >> Nan
