Hello,
We have just had an extension built for my husband Mark, who has FTD MND, as I wanted to create a downstairs bedroom, wetroom and larger kitchen/living room. Its nearly completed and I need to sort a new bed now.
At the moment Mark is physically doing very well and manages in a conventional bed. I say conventional but we've always had a waterbed, which isn't really very conventional is it?!!..lol (Its so comfortable to sleep on and is always warm which i really like). My dilemma is I'm trying to fight the idea of having a hospital bed as I've nursed several family members over the last few years and the thought of NRS bringing one into our home upsets me terribly. He definitely doesn't need a special bed yet but for how long he will stay well enough without is anyones guess isn't it.
Ive been looking at options and I've seen one company called Theraposture who make a bed for various disabilities/illnesses, MND being one of them. What I like about it is that it doesn't look like a hospital bed, and can be any size required, so I would like us to sleep in the same bed whilst we can.
Can I ask if anyone has any thoughts on different bed options or has heard of Theraposture please. At the end of the day I do realise that Mark's comfort is obviously the most important thing to consider, but I want to keep things as "normal" as I can for him for as long as I can. His FTD (Frontal Lobe Dementia) means that he is not able to help me make a decision on this, so I want to be able to make the best decision for him.
Stay Safe
Sue xx
We have just had an extension built for my husband Mark, who has FTD MND, as I wanted to create a downstairs bedroom, wetroom and larger kitchen/living room. Its nearly completed and I need to sort a new bed now.
At the moment Mark is physically doing very well and manages in a conventional bed. I say conventional but we've always had a waterbed, which isn't really very conventional is it?!!..lol (Its so comfortable to sleep on and is always warm which i really like). My dilemma is I'm trying to fight the idea of having a hospital bed as I've nursed several family members over the last few years and the thought of NRS bringing one into our home upsets me terribly. He definitely doesn't need a special bed yet but for how long he will stay well enough without is anyones guess isn't it.
Ive been looking at options and I've seen one company called Theraposture who make a bed for various disabilities/illnesses, MND being one of them. What I like about it is that it doesn't look like a hospital bed, and can be any size required, so I would like us to sleep in the same bed whilst we can.
Can I ask if anyone has any thoughts on different bed options or has heard of Theraposture please. At the end of the day I do realise that Mark's comfort is obviously the most important thing to consider, but I want to keep things as "normal" as I can for him for as long as I can. His FTD (Frontal Lobe Dementia) means that he is not able to help me make a decision on this, so I want to be able to make the best decision for him.
Stay Safe
Sue xx
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