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you know..that makes sense just now...bob has been complaining on how it is so hard for him to turn over in the bed and how even a sheet ( on his leg) can make it impossible for him to move. I will look into satin-like sheets :) thanks! Coleen 8-) At 12:29 PM 02/23/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Most would suggest the bed be firm enough to provide the support needed both >for comfort as well as for being able to move without sinking down into it. >My suggestion would be to go to a mattress store and try out several styles >and brands. > >More would suggest, however, that it is the sheets that are used that make >the difference. Many PWPs find that satin or satin-like sheets combined >with satin PJs are "slippery" enough so that the PWP can turn over or slide >out of bed more easily. > >Yet others prefer air-mattresses so that you can adjust your own comfort >level. >----- Original Message ----- >From: George Person <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 4:25 AM >Subject: Beds & PD > > >> I have a question regarding the relationship between PD and choosing the >> right bed. Are there any "PD Friendly Beds"? We recently tried an >expensive >> king size Serta pillow-top bed. My wife loved it but I had trouble moving >> around at night. The extra padding seems to be more restrictive than my >old >> bed. I was wondering if anybody else has had experiences like this or is >it >> just my imagination. Are there any beds or features that are, in general, >> more comfortable for people with PD? Help. >> >> Looking forward to your advice. >> >> PS - Anybody tried the Simmons (do not disturb) bed? Do pillow tops make >any >> difference? >> > > MISSING LINKS, Adoptees/triad support group Grants Pass, So. OREGON 541-862-2226