Contour Mattress Genie Adjustable Bed Wedge System - Inflatable Under The Bed Wedge Mattress Riser for Elevated Support, Fits Queen Size Bed

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If a person is unable to take any of their weight through their legs, advice should ALWAYS be sought from a therapist as to the safest method of assisting or moving them out of bed. Most people are not strong enough to lift someone (including many children) from the bed onto a chair/wheelchair/commode. Equipment which will do the lifting instead is available or sometimes the person may be able to slide across.

if raisers are recommended to raise the bed for hoist access, ensure (if the increased height would make existing transfers more difficult) that they are only fitted when the hoist is available for use; The simple change of elevating your upper or lower body can provide significant benefits, including relief from snoring, varicose veins, oedema, hiatus hernia, digestive problems, respiratory problems and more. The Harley Mattress Tilter Mattress Lifter can be placed under the head or foot end of your mattress, providing enough elevation to relieve a number of conditions and improve overall sleep quality. The Harley Lifter is supplied with a cover. The cover can be removed and is designed with fleece. How Do I Wash the Mattress Lifter?Some companies have a double bed option. Usually this comprises two single beds placed close together (one or both with the profiling option). If needed, ensure the beds will separate easily, e.g. for carers to assist from both sides, and/or there is sufficient clearance underneath, e.g. for the legs of a portable hoist. if the height of the bed has been raised (e.g. by adding an extra mattress for pressure relief) can the hoist still lift the person so that his/her bottom clears the mattress surface? It is difficult to support someone on a turning disc. If support is needed ask for an occupational therapist or physiotherapist to assess the situation. One possible solution is a turning disc with a frame which the person can hold onto.

Standard rails have safety catches on the outside. These can prevent an otherwise independent person from getting out of bed and going to the toilet. The Mattress Genie is supplied in single, double or king size versions. The Mattress Genie Adjustable Mattress Tilter is a firm favourite with both NHS and personal users as it provides excellent value for money and is so easy to use. Which Mattresses Are Compatible? replacement raisers - existing bed legs or castors are removed and replaced by raisers. Screw or bayonet fittings are available; Always ensure the bed is raised symmetrically, i.e. all the legs are raised equally. Raising one end of a domestic bed or not raising all its legs puts strain on the bed and it can collapse. Double beds can have four, six or eight legs. Lifting poles are not usually suitable for people with painful arms, painful shoulders, limited overhead shoulder movement or abdominal weakness.The Mattress Genie MattressTilteris a fantastic alternative to an electric adjustable bed, saving you hundreds of pounds and allowing you to keep your existing bed. The innovative design of the Mattress Genie Mattress Tilter transforms any mattress into an adjustable bed in seconds. Lightweight, portable and versatile, it can even be taken with you on holiday to transform any bed in seconds! Will the Mattress Genie Stay Silent While I Sleep? three-section variable posture beds slightly raise the user’s knees, forming a knee break that may prevent him/her from sliding down the bed; body positioning devices (these help to position a person with specific clinical needs, e.g. someone who has contractures). However, a unique model is available which serves as a safety rail, can be used independently and also helps raise the person’s legs. An air filled platform first moves through 90° to bring the platform to the horizontal, lifting his/her legs. The user then moves the legs across into bed. The platform can be raised a further 90° to form a barrier to prevent him/her falling out of bed. cylindrical plastic sleeves - the bed legs stand inside the sleeves. Different depth inserts can be put inside to alter the height of the bed;

a moulded handgrip may be more comfortable to hold and an adjustable length strap provides greater flexibility; Keeping your body elevated can prevent a wide range of health problems, including acid reflux and poor sleep quality. Elevated sleeping with the Mattress Genie is ideal for: Yes, the Mattress Genie is suitable for use on most types of beds, including those with wooden or metal slats. Will the Mattress Genie Stay Silent While I Sleep? mattress elevators usually have a hinged frame which is placed between, and strapped to, the bed base and the mattress. Depending on the model chosen, the mattress is raised by air from a powered compressor inflating an air bag enclosed in the frame, or by a hydraulic piston attached to the frame;

How Does the Mattress Genie Provide a Comfortable Position?

These are made of a length of material which has either been stitched to form a continuous roller or is folded in a similar way so that the slippery material on the surfaces inside will easily slide against each other. While the Mattress Genie will make some noise while the pump is initially inflating the tilter to your desired position, this noise stops completely once it is fully inflated. This will allow you to get a good night's sleep without being disturbed by noise. Key Features of the Mattress Genie Mattress Tilter

Simply place the air chamber under the head of your mattress and within minutes you have all the benefits of an adjustable bed. As the chamber fills with air, it gently flexes the mattress and the head of your bed is raised to the desired level. The inflatable chamber reverts to completely flat when not in use. The strong and reliable pump is capable of lifting loads of 1000lbs. Many adjustable height beds do not stop automatically if there is an object underneath and there is a risk of entrapment. Always ensure that the appropriate model of raiser is used for the bed leg, e.g. castor, square leg. The following are examples of types that are available: manually operated beds are controlled by a foot-operated gas-assisted mechanism, a lever or winding mechanism or a ratchet system. The carer can find all of these quite hard work and the user cannot control the adjustment.

Designed to be easy to use, the Harley Lifter can be fit underneath the head or foot of your mattress. All you need to do is identify if you want your head or legs raised, and slide it under that side of the mattress with the elevated side closed to the edge. It is not electrical and does not require any kind of pump. How Can the Harley Mattress Lifter Increase Sleep Quality? The roller is placed across the bed and under the user who is lying flat on the bed with the open ends facing the head and feet. Once the roller is positioned some users find they can then turn independently. Alternatively, carers can assist the user by pulling on the top layer of the roller or by pulling on a correctly positioned handling sheet on top of the roller. The Mattress Genie turns your regular bed into a fully adjustable bed, allowing you to adjust the incline of your mattress to the exact angle you require. The graphic below shows a brief overview of the sort of angles you should try for a range of different uses.