Bedroom Health Care Equipment & Aids

Hospitals are hardly comfortable places in which to convalesce, and for many reasons. The large number of patients being cared for will usually mean you'll be placed in a ward with other people, with just a curtain separating you from the next person.

It's a busy place and noisy: with nurses, cleaning and catering staff, and doctors; in and out at all hours. So, despite the care, it is certainly difficult to get the rest you need. And, difficult for friends and loved ones to spend the time with you they would like.

Nowadays hospitals like to discharge patients as quickly as possible due to the high costs of care and also the increasing demand for hospital beds from people in greater immediate need. Thus, where it becomes necessary for you to consider home care, there are many things you and your family need to be aware of.

It is important to ensure a carer does not suffer strain or injury in the course of their duties. To this end the provision of specialised disability equipment is helpful. Especially where aged care is concerned, and for the care of people with disabilities, the safety of both carer and patient is critical.

Home care, especially for someone needing a high level of care, can be very expensive. Most people in this position cannot afford to purchase the necessary home care equipment due to the high cost involved. And, once the need for the equipment has passed, there is an unwelcome problem to dispose of the equipment, often at a substantial loss.

The better alternative, is to rent the medical aids you need. This equipment might include some of the items listed below.

• adjustable electric bed: this allows positioning (not possible in a regular bed) and this improves rest and breathing and getting in and out of bed more easily

• medical sheepskins: Australian medical sheepskins can alleviate pain and discomfort caused by lying immobile for long periods and are of critical assistance in preventing pressure ulcers
  
• alternating pressure mattress: reduces pressure on skin tissue, preventing pressure ulcers
  
• convoluted foam pad: a foam mattress overlay shaped like an egg carton that reduces pressure and improves air circulation
  
• bedside commode chair: for toileting convenience at the bedside
  
• lifting pole: provides support while changing position or sitting up in bed
  
• transfer board: a smooth board for independent or assisted transfer from bed
  
• patient lifter: to effortlessly transfer a person from bed to toilet, wheelchair etc
  
• over bed table: for eating, reading, writing etc
  
• lift chair (lifter/recliner): for help getting up from a chair
  
• adjustable bed cradle: a  support to keep bedding off injured areas or the feet
  
• urinal and bed pan: for toileting in the bed