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Modern Beds too High up to climb into.

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JuliaM Fri 28-Feb-20 11:33:36

Does anyone else find that modern beds are far too high up to be able to comfortably climb into? Im not exactly a short person at 5ft 5ins, although l only have a 27inch inside leg measurement andsufferfrom Arthritis in my knee.
I have given up staying in places like the Premier inns, l either need to carry a small half step to get into bed which is not ideal, or end up sleeping on the bed settee which is designed for children and not very comfortable.
Looking around the bed stores, this trend for high up beds is a common one, my own bed base isa metal one and over 20yrs old, even with an extra deep mattress on it, it still manages to be at a reasonable height.

Alexa Sun 01-Mar-20 18:51:29

If the bed is too high saw the legs shorter. If you need it raised at the top to help calm your reflux use breeze blocks.

JuliaM Mon 02-Mar-20 10:51:22

Alexa, l would love to see the hotel managers face when they walking into the room after the guest had left to find the offending bed legs standing alone and sawdust all over the floor!

It is possible to get ‘Monkey pole’ bars fitted to the bedstead of most disability type beds and can often be supplied via the NHS occupational therapists, just ask your GP for a referral form. The more complex ceiling track hoists do need a structural engineers report and professional fitting, plus regular electrical safety tests. The Monkey poles are simple bolt on or freestanding devices which can be fitted quite quickly, or removed when no longer required, and consist of a length of chain and a sturdy grip handle, or sometimes two handles, to aid the patient to pull themselves up the bed.

Alexa Mon 02-Mar-20 11:36:57

Good advice, Julia. And I must in future give more consideration to the hotel manager's feelings after I vacate the room.

H1954 Wed 04-Mar-20 08:54:48

I'm not quite 5 feet tall and have an even shorter inside leg measurement than the OP? I've stayed in Premier Inn hotels countless times and NEVER had a problem. I find that higher beds are easier actually, just sit on the edge and swing my legs onto the mattress and getting out of bed is a breeze!