Hospital Beds

finding the fit for your home.

Hospital beds can be overrated and are almost always uncomfortable. Do you really need this necessary (or unnecessary evil)?

• easy body positioning
• comfort
• side rail safety
• accommodating special air mattresses that decrease the incidence of bed wounds
• just plain convenience

While their purpose looks good on paper and in theory, I've seen some very miserable patients just trying to get a good nights' rest on one of these beds thinking that it would do the trick in allowing them a restful, peaceful night. After a couple nights of no sleep or tossing and turning at best, they are ready to be convinced that their bed will likely provide them what they need. After some convincing to sleep in their own bed, I became their best friend!

If you need the bed for the side rails, their are simple ones you can purchase. If you need it for elevation of your head or feet, you can build either end of your own mattress up to a comfortable height and simulate what you need. It keeps you in your own bed and on the mattress that your body is already accustomed to.

We're hoping that we can demystify the needs and explain the features of these pieces of medical equipment, equipping you with the knowledge you need to make a wise choice.

If your bed is medically necessary, you have been assessed by your doctor and you are under Medicare Part B, Medicare will pick up the cost. But you must have your prescription in hand BEFORE you buy anything or Medicare may not cover it.

Patients resort to these beds for a variety of reasons including the two tops reasons - the side rails provide safety and make bed mobility easier, and positioning allows for an elevated head or legs or both at just about any angle you can want or imagine. My advice to anyone needing to use one of these beds is to make short term use out of it. Set your goals with your physical therapist to become independent with your bed mobility so you can migrate back to the comforts of your bed sweet bed!