Hospital beds can help those with obesity issues sleep better

Obesity and weight gain in general has become a major issue throughout the country. While debate rages about the underlying causes behind the obesity epidemic, the increase in the number of severely overweight Americans has compelled innovate companies to come up with solutions to help these people live comfortably. Advancements in beds have followed suit.

Many overweight people cannot fit in regular beds comfortably without some serious maneuvering on their part. Many of them face the humiliating and emotionally crippling limitations that their large bodies face when they try to live life like normal people. In extreme cases, many have to be confined to their beds because their weight disallows them to move about freely.

Transfer Master has found a solution to this dilemma by designing hospital beds that cater to overweight individuals. Several adjustable hospital beds have been made so that these patients can fit more comfortably in them and sleep better. These models are built to be sturdy enough to withstand the extra weight and some even come with an electronic powered drive system that allows the hospital bed to be raised, lowered or adjusted easily.

Hospital beds such as these also come with adjustable mattresses so that the obese individual remains free of bed sores. They can even be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of pressure ulcers forming on the skin due to the body’s lack of movement. Air control also allows caregivers to turn the obese patient on their side and to inflate or deflate the leg area when needed. Some hospital beds also come equipped with equipment that allow pulmonary therapies to be administered to the patient.

Some of these heavy duty hospital beds come with their own trapeze which is designed to provide the patient with the ability to move themselves without the aid of their caregiver. This piece of equipment is crucial for home patients since they will then feel no need to hire a nursing staff to help them.

Several patients and their families are turning their attention to such hospital beds to ease their worries. With the rise in the number of obese individuals in society, it has become increasingly necessary to invest in such hospital beds for both families and hospitals in the country. An investment like this can go a long way in increasing the quality of life and easing the mental turmoil such overweight individuals have.