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| 5 signs that your parent or loved one needs a bed rail. |
Caregivers around the world spend millions of dollars each
year on products and services that will help prevent falls in the bathroom,
living room, and stairs. Unfortunately,
one area of the home that many caregivers may neglect or forget about is the
bedroom.
Suprisingly, nearly 2 million people worldwide will visit
the emergency room this year due to falling out of bed.[1]
Despite all the feather pillows, thick mattress, and shag carpet, a bedroom
fall can be extremely detrimental to both the physical and emotional health of
any senior. Bed rails and bedside
handles can easily prevent a costly injury to your loved one.
Here are 5 signs that your parent or loved one may need a
bed rail:
He/She uses a walker
or cane - Seniors who use mobility products like walkers or canes are more
likely to need a bed rail. Because these seniors lack balance and strength, a
bed rail will give them a solid handle for getting in and out of bed, and will
prevent them from rolling out of bed in their sleep.
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| EZ Adjust Bed Rail |
He/She suffers from
Parkinson’s disease - Those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are at a
much higher risk of falling out of bed or falling while attempting to get out
of bed. Due to tremors, arthritis, and loss of balance that comes with
Parkinson’s disease, a bed rail will give added balance to your loved one as
he/she gets out of bed at night or in the morning. Most importantly adjustable
bed rails, like the EZ Adjust Bed Rail, will prevent your
loved one from falling out of bed because of a tremor and can fold down out of
the way when he or she needs to exit the bed.
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| BedCane from Stander |
He/She has had a
recent hip or knee surgery - Getting in and out of bed after hip
replacement surgery can be a daunting task. A simple bedside handle like the BedCane from Stander is a perfect solution for
helping your loved one maneuver in and out of bed or even to help them find a
comfortable position in bed.
He/She has trouble
getting out of sitting position - If your loved one struggles to get in or
out of their favorite recliner, chair, or couch they probably also struggle
getting out of bed. Having an extra handle or rail at their bedside will give
them peace of mind knowing they can get up to use the bathroom in the middle of
the night without hurting their back and without losing their balance.
He/She has already
fallen out of bed - Don’t chalk it up to chance or bad luck. Those who fall
out of bed once are extremely likely to fall again. A bed rail is much cheaper
than any surgery or doctors visit. Plan ahead and find a bed rail that will
work for your loved ones bed and budget.
Installing a bed rail will provide peace of mind knowing
that your loved one is safe. It may also
prevent a trip to the ER . Caregivers today have more bed rail options than
ever before. Companies like Stander Inc. are re-inventing the traditional bed
rails by providing your loved ones with attractive safety that doesn’t look out
of place in the home. If your loved ones
shows any of the warning signs above, it is time to make bedroom safety a
priority in their home.
Learn more about Stander bedrails (click on 2nd tab) or view their entire line of mobility products including
videos showing the products in use.
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| Call us. We're here to help you. |
About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wisc. Visit www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
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