Hi all,
The Memory Care facility said Mom is getting red on her sacral area (bottom) because she won't allow the aides to turn her side to side during the night.
I understand this because she's had 2 total hip replacements (35 years ago) and could never sleep on her sides since then due to pain. I sold her twin-sized soft mattress, so that's not an option.
What type of mattress topper have you used (to keep pressure off) that seemed to work well?
I hate shopping anymore so I use Amazon a lot. A link to what you used would help.
There are dence foam, gel, etc. The old "egg carton" toppers weren't very effective (at least 20 years ago in the hospital).
Thanks for any suggestions.
I bought mom a Serta adjustable bed and so she's still doing ok comfort wise although it hurts her back to move around a lot
mom's roomie was able to get an alternating air pressure mattress but she is on hospice and hospice supplies the extra equipment not the facility
-Drive Medical Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System.