with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities;

Why it made the cut: This under-desk foot rest is a little bit of everything, all rolled into one seriously comfortable experience! It’s machine-washable, lightweight, made of quality memory foam, and works well for tall and heavy customers! These are made up of two circular discs that rotate against one another. They are useful for someone who can semi-stand or who can use a board as a bridge (but finds it difficult to turn, step or adjust his/her feet) to transfer directly from bed to chair. Users place their feet on the disc and, as the transfer is made, the disc swivels.

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The council assessor considers the type and level of your need. If you have many needs or if your needs are assessed as essential or complex the council may help directly; for example, if you have difficulty moving in bed and getting out of bed. Fluids are subject to the laws of gravity. If your legs are down, fluid builds up in them, causing edema, swelling, and tenderness. If you raise your legs, fluids move closer to the pump (your heart.) If you have a disability or you are caring for someone with a disability, remember that you have the right to ask social services for a community care assessment. Always ensure that the appropriate model of raiser is used for the bed leg, e.g. castor, square leg. The following are examples of types that are available: However, a unique model is available which serves as a safety rail, can be used independently and also helps raise the person’s legs. An air filled platform first moves through 90° to bring the platform to the horizontal, lifting his/her legs. The user then moves the legs across into bed. The platform can be raised a further 90° to form a barrier to prevent him/her falling out of bed.

Serious injuries have occurred from the use of bed rails. The prescribing, selecting, fitting and maintenance of bed rails needs considerable care to avoid injury. The Medical Devices Agency (now within the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a bulletin in July 2001 - Advice on the safe use of bed rails. When all-around comfort is most important to you, you’ll gravitate towards a memory foam option like the Everlasting Comfort Footrest. As the name suggests, this under-desk support is like resting your foot on a cloud. The memory foam is nice and plush, so you can sink your toes in, but it’s not so soft that you won’t get the support you need to establish an ergonomic position at your desk. Work out your storage. If you need a footstool with storage, establish what you need to stash and the area that it may take up. This will help you decide not only the size of footstool but also whether you need a medium depth storage footstool or a full depth storage footstool. mattress elevators usually have a hinged frame which is placed between, and strapped to, the bed base and the mattress. Depending on the model chosen, the mattress is raised by air from a powered compressor inflating an air bag enclosed in the frame, or by a hydraulic piston attached to the frame;Serves multiple purposes. You can use it as a stool or ottoman. Nonslip foot pads make it safe and stable on any surface. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/05/01/403523463/two-minutes-of-walking-an-hour-boosts-health-but-its-no-panacea