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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