Author: Catherine Bolla

Medicare will only bear the cost of hospital bed sheets when they are used in a medical facility, hospital, or skilled nursing facility as an inpatient. When you use a hospital bed at home, only the bed will be covered by Medicare, the sheet will not.   However, as stated ab initio, as a hospital inpatient,… Continue reading DOES MEDICARE COVER THE COST OF HOSPITAL BED AND SHEET?

It makes a lot of sense to do a bit of research before purchasing an adjustable bed for a fall-care patient. You find some findings about the model, durability, and make of the bed. You should also do some basic comparison of the makes and models of adjustable bed variants. Durability is key because of… Continue reading HOW LONG DOES AN ADJUSTABLE BED LAST?

Nobody plans to go to bed and find themselves struggling to sleep. It is not the desire of any human being. However, all over the world, there are people that find it difficult to sleep every night. There is a name for this medical condition and it is called insomnia.   This condition has an effect… Continue reading HOW AN ADJUSTABLE BED CAN HELP WITH INSOMNIA

Aging people do not have the strength or physical ability to do the things they were once able to do. This is not unnatural, and it is normal for physical health to deteriorate as humans advance in age. They find it hard to perform basic tasks because of their frail nature. It even gets worse… Continue reading WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE TO PURCHASE A HOSPITAL BED FOR AN AGING PERSON?

That a hospital bed is for people with specific needs makes the selection process a daunting one. It is uneasy to make a choice because of the varieties of hospital mattresses available just as it is with beds.   What should I consider when choosing a hospital mattress?  There are three main things to consider when… Continue reading TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST HOSPITAL MATTRESS

As the name suggests, an adjustable bed can be adjusted or configured into various sleeping positions based on user preference. This type of bed features two or more hinges whose operation is controlled via a motor. It is this component that allows raising and lowering of different parts of the bed. Some of the advantages… Continue reading ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF AN ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC BED

After several trials and attempts, you were finally able to identify the perfect mattress for a healthy sleep. You have done a thorough comparison of various mattresses for adjustable beds and one that relieves your back ache. It is also possible that you’ve read reviews about adjustable beds to find out the minimum expectation for… Continue reading HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SLEEP ON AN ADJUSTABLE BED

Sitting up and getting in and out of bed isn’t a challenge for healthy and mobile people. In fact, these acts are taken for granted. However, for a person suffering from mobility issues, being bedridden is a serious challenge that creates pain and pressure.    One way of relieving this pain is to make sure the… Continue reading RELIEVING PAIN FOR BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS

Nobody wants to fall sick. Sicknesses and diseases are not enjoyable. Nobody wants to be admitted in a building with so many strangers. Hospitalization comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. It brings a feeling of discomfort and pain and staying in a sterile and unfamiliar environment only makes matters worse. Overall comfort is… Continue reading HOW COMFORTABLE IS A HOSPITAL BED?

A hospital isn’t one of the best places for a good night’s rest. In fact, studies have shown that people do not sleep much in hospitals, they sleep 83 minutes less than the time they would have slept at home and there are obvious reasons for this and one of such is that the pillow… Continue reading EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL BED COMFORT