Solutions : Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)

No vertical rails to get in your way.

 Reaching for a glass of water can cause you  

 to loose balance sitting edge of bed.  

Let assist you.

To complete the task you need a tool that offers stability to assist in preventing a fall forward or a loss of balance while transitioning from sit to stand. The picture above shows a bedside activity often taken for granted. For many this can be the cause of an bed fall.

Unless you have the proper tool you can hold on to you may end up with your bed on top of you or injured by another unknown hazard.

These support structures are designed to go under your back, and hips.

Is this therapeutic?

What is your mobility worth?

Bed Mobility ToolTM

Balance problems are among the most common reasons older adults seek help from a doctor. Don't be embarrassed to tell your doctor, friends or family. Losing your independence from a fall isn't worth it.

The ability to balance at the edge of bed and get out of bed independently can help alleviate fear of falling. It's important to have a tool you can count on.

Getting up from a lying, to a sitting, to a standing position without an underlying condition can cause anyone to lose their balance. If you have an underlying condition your risks increase dramatically.

Having a grab bar next to your bed like you would the bathroom or we have on stairs makes sense.

is designed to help promote ADL's and is multi-functional. You don't work around it, it works around you.

A barrier free bed environment would be a great way to start any home safety or home modification program.

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Updated September 6, 2007