I’ve been using an intelli-gel mattress topper for 15 years and it’s still very comfortable and I’ve never had a bedsore. I never get turned either, I just sleep on my back. https://www.amazon.com/Intellibed-Gel-Mattress-Topper-Queen/dp/B0161TN7SK
Lissette Whitehead (858) 888-8263 https://www.facebook.com/RetroTeesPlus/ www.lwgripgloves.com<http://www.lwgripgloves.com> ________________________________ From: Gail Holmes <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 10:02:56 PM To: Eric Olson <[email protected]> Cc: Nancy <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question My friend whose been wound care nurse a long time said the alternating pressure overlay mattresses that run $150-200 or less are very effective at preventing pressure sores. I’m not a quad just an old caregiver still learning from you all. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Eric Olson <[email protected]> wrote: Sorry Nancy, I just sleep on a memory foam mattress. So far, I haven't had any problems but as I get older and my skin gets thinner. I might have to use something else On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 1:28 PM Nancy <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: What bed/mattress do you use to prevent skin breakdowns? I'm looking for info and recommendations - comfort, durability, reliability... I currently use a Drive Medical Lateral Rotation Mattress with Low Air Loss. I don't use the turning feature because it never returned me to the correct position. I got this bed in 2015 and I'm now having a lot of problems wit it. I can no longer get comfortable, it bulges and makes hard lumps under my injury site, bones and muscles. I can't sleep through the night anymore and I'm getting headaches frequently. I hurt all the time. On the plus side, it continues to prevent pressure sores. I've tried to get insurance (MLTC Medicare/Medicaid) to cover a new mattress but have been denied. After nearly 53 years, I have two chronic sores so I spend most of my time in bed. This is killing me both physically and mentally! Any suggestions will be appreciated. Nan
