I didn't get to shop or choose either -- only knew i needed
a "hospital bed"
Had to take the wheels off of my electric bed and remember FIGHTING
with the installer who was more worried about leaving marks in the
rug than the fact that on wheels, the bed wouldn't go low enough for me
to transfer into.
(ARGHHHHHHHHHH! what we go through that we needn't!)
Fortunately, I got it when I got it-- while away from home
and in rehab -- because there is no way for me to get anything
or anywhere here ---- so I hear you.
Again the ability of the bed itself to move/ adjust mediates
and aids whatever mattress. I think the mattress i got is
crap i can feel the metal springs with my hands, but my body
doesn't notice....sometimes i go to sleep
nearly sitting up and other times I am laying flat --- sometimes legs
slightly raised
(a fun way to exercise in bed)
that (and six pillows) is wonderful aid to going to sleep
soon after I adjust myself.
Akua
Thank you all for yor kind replies to my question about beds.
I have a lot more research to do. I will try to get to a store, but
I don't know if that will be possible.
Kevin
Barbara Alma wrote:
Hi Kevin,
Ahh, the subject of a bed, it's just so very personal. I've had a
firm mattress for many years due to some back problems. Nothing as
serious as TM, but always needed the firm support for the past 20
or so years. I currently have a firm mattress with a pillowtop.
It has the reinforced steel sides, so it doesn't dent in where you
sit on the edge. As others have stated, the pillowtop gives the
comfort on top of the support.
Everyone of us has such different needs for comfort and support
here. If you have the option of going out and trying out
mattresses, that is really the best way to purchase. We tried many
types, including the memory foam. The memory foam didn't work for
me, as I have enough trouble rolling over on a regular mattress,
but absolutely cannot roll over on a memory foam mattress. On the
one we have, I can grab onto the side of the bed and get an assist,
and it's so much easier to roll myself over and position myself
where I want to be.
The height of the mattress/bed frame, etc should also be taken into
account for ease of getting in and out of bed or transferring when
you think of your purchase. Good luck and I hope that you find
something that will give you many years of comfortable sleeping in
the future.
Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Hi Friends,
I'm sorry I haven't been on as much as I'd like. I'm trying to
figure out my life now which is very different, and feel a bit
lost.
I was wondering if anyone could advise me. I need to buy
a new bed as mine is caving in and hurting my back. I can't
get out to bed shop, but I've heard that Sealy Posturepedic
makes the best mattress, and someone on tv recommended
medium hard? I'd like to hear your opinions.
Thanks,
Kevin
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