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Low Profile Bed
A low profile bed is ideal for those people who are at risk of falling out of bed or just don’t like sleeping high off the ground. The low profile bed lies close to the ground and the frame has either very short legs or no legs at all. Some of this furniture is very close to the ground while others are slightly higher. There are many benefits to be had by using this type of furniture and we will examine these here.
The Benefits of a Low Profile Bed
There are many reasons why people might choose to purchase a low profile bed for their home. Here are just some of the possible benefits of such furniture.
- The low profile bed can be of great benefit for those people who find it hard to get out of bed because of mobility problems. This type of bed can be low enough so that their feet easily touch the floor when they are sitting on the side; this is especially useful for smaller people. It will be then possible for these people to use something like a frame to lift themselves up off the bed.
- This type of furniture is good for people who have mobility issues that might make them more at risk of falls. Patients who have suffered from a cardiovascular accident (stroke) or similar debilitating occurrence can find it very difficult to manage a standard bed. The low profile bed can be a great help because it can be easier to get in and out of.
- The low profile bed is safer for those people who are suffering from any type of confusion or dementia. This type of person is far more at risk of falls and they could easily fall out of the standard bed and maybe do some damage like break a hip. The fact that this bed is so much closer to the ground is a great advantage.
- There are many people who just don’t like to sleep high off the ground. In fact in some cultures nobody seems like this and it can be hard to adjust to it. Anyone who likes to sleep close to the ground will likely prefer to use the low profile bed.
As you can see there are many reasons why people might want to purchase this special type of bed.
Some Final Thoughts on the Low Profile Bed
If you are considering purchasing this type of furniture then you will have a lot to choose from. There is also a wide range in the cost of these beds. If you need something special then it will likely cost a bit more. Here are a few things you might want to consider.
- If you are only going to be using this furniture for a short period then you might be better off just renting.
- If you are going to be using a pressure relieving mattress are any other type of special mattress then you will need to check first to ensure that it will fit on the bed.
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