The Turn Yourself Sheet is excellent to help a person turn in bed if they have trouble turning. The extra slipperiness of the material takes a lot less effort to 'slide and turn', rather than turning on standard bed sheets. Turning on standard bed sheets can be an exhausting effort for many people.
Key Features
- Helps individuals with limited strength but good mental ability.
- Reduces friction under the shoulders and hips when turning.
- Thin and breathable material.
- Strong breathable foam that withstands commercial washing.
Additional Information
The reasons may be:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND) / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Arthritis
- Other muscular skeletal problems
- Elderly people
When turning in bed, the person can use their legs to start turning or may even use their arms as well. The top layer of the Turn Yourself Sheet will move under the person reducing the normal friction under the body. The extra material that is on either side of the foam pad will slide under the person as they turn. This leaves a little of the material in front of them, but with extra material behind them. When they turn again, onto either their back or onto their other side, the surplus material that was behind them will pass under them during the turn.
Some patients with disturbed sleeping habits may make the foam section curl over during the night. This should not impede any turning or pressure care, though it will look untidy in the morning. Take care when getting in and out of bed to avoid slipping.
Specifications
Item # 583
Size: 100cm x 98cm (39.5" x 38.5")
Cleaning
Wash up to 80°C (176°F). Air or tumble dry on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.
Product Options
Some alternative products are:
- Turn Yourself Pad
- Slide & Turn Sheet
Unit of Measure
Each
