Most of us spend a third of our lives in bed, but people with disabilities or chronic illness are likely to spend even more of their life in the bedroom.
In some cases a profiling bed may be necessary.
A profiling bed is usually called an adjustable bed which automatically adjusts to the comfort of the user.
For maximum added comfort, these beds normally have a memory foam mattress.
The pillows and bedding are another important factor to consider for the comfort of the user.
The choice of the correct bedroom accessories is also important in order to make life more comfortable and more manageable.
A multiple position back rest may be needed as support for the resting patient, or a mattress variator may be required.
The mattress variator offers the solution to raising and lowering the mattress to facilitate easy transfer into and out of bed.
A simple device for transferring to and from the bed is the transfer rail.
The rail is height adjustable and the base is designed to be placed between the mattress and the base of the bed.
To make life easier for getting into, and out of bed, or, on and off chairs, raisers can be used, and will give a lift from between four and seven inches.
A bed rope ladder could also be the answer to an easier way of sitting up in bed.
A height adjustable over bed table is a very functional item which can be used all around the house.
They are especially handy when trying to eat, work or perform other activities in bed.
Overbed tables are generally inexpensive but can make a huge difference to individuals that are bed bound.
Dressing aids are invaluable when dexterity and mobility are an issue, and there is an array of simple and, ingenious aids to assist in dressing.
Elastic shoe laces for instance are ideal for people who find bending down or tying laces difficult.
There is a wide range of sock and stocking aids, these are also useful for people who have difficulty bending.
The button and zipper hooks are handy for those who have difficulty fastening buttons and zips, and the simple dressing stick has a double hook which is used for pushing and pulling.
The commode is now available in a discreet upholstered bedroom chair design.
Whatever bedroom aid is needed, there is sure to be one that will solve a problem.