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Kathleen, Does it have to be a true hospital bed? There are a couple of similar type on the market now that, based on they way they are manufactured, are supposed to prevent the person sleeping in the bed from sliding down. One is called a "Numbers" bed, I think, but am not sure of the name of the other one. If I'm wrong, I apologize for sticking my nose into where it doesn't belong. Good luck, Sami -------Original Message------- From: Kathleen Cochran Date: 5/4/2010 11:00:27 PM To: [log in to unmask] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn