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Mary Ann, Thanks--I am encouraged to hear that better mattresses can be had and Hospice will be able to help. Kathleen On 5 May 2010 07:27, Mary Ann Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Kathleen, there are many variety of mattresses out there that could be more > comfortable for your mom. If Hospice is on board, they should be able to > order a better mattress - they do that kind of thing all of the time. Just > ask them. > ---------- > Mary Ann > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen Cochran" < > [log in to unmask]> > > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 3:24 PM > Subject: non-PD question...well, somewhat PD... > > > Hello all, >> >> This is a question about technology/equipment. >> >> My mother is about to begin hospice care and one thing my sister and I >> assume she will need is a hospital bed. Yet she has complained bitterly >> about the hospital bed in the rehab where she is now staying. She just >> can't >> seem to get comfortable. When the head of the bed is raised, she quickly >> slides down and then it's a long wait for someone--two someones--to pull >> her >> up. Her saving grace is a small down pillow that fits behind her neck and >> is >> soft and supportive. >> >> I wonder if anyone has any tips or tricks that might address this issue. >> Mary Ann, or others with nursing background? >> >> BTW, my mother is very weak and can't change position or get out of bed >> without help. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kathleen >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto: >> [log in to unmask] >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2854 - Release Date: 05/04/10 > 14:27:00 > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto: > [log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn