Apartment adaptation - bedroom

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The adaptation of the apartment for people in need of care also extends to the bedroom. Read here what you should pay attention to!

bedroom

There should be enough dressing space in the bedroom, including an assistant in case you need help getting dressed. In the best case, there is also enough space for one or the other gymnastics exercise.

• Bed: A good night's sleep is particularly important. The bed should be of good quality. We recommend a slatted frame that can be adjusted in several places and a high-quality foam or spring core mattress. A grate that can be adjusted at the push of a button is not cheap, but worthwhile.

For people who lie in bed a lot, it is important that the mattress is not too hard. Pressure points can be avoided with a softer design. The lying surface should be about 50 centimeters above the floor, this makes it easier to get up. Bed boxes that are too low can be built up using special wooden cubes. You can find cubes of the right size in medical supply stores. There are also special care beds for bedridden people.

• Bedside table: A large clock with large luminous digits and a telephone should be placed on the bedside table. The table should be stable enough that you can lean on it in an emergency to get out of bed more easily. A firmly screwed wall lamp with an easily accessible switch is better than a bedside lamp. It is even better if the ceiling lighting can also be controlled from the bed. This allows you to keep track of things even if you have to get up at night.

• Telephone: Many manufacturers offer special "senior telephones". These devices have larger buttons and a well-lit display. The operation is usually more clearly arranged, the loudspeaker is more powerful and the ear piece can also be adapted to hearing aids.