[Chode]

why do they say they have to lift her every 2hrs? prevent bedsores??? this is what i used for my Mom when she was dying

Alternating Pressure Pad and pump system homecare $218.00 $99.88		Xcell 1000 Alternating Pressure Pad and Pump System $175.00 $120.00		XL2000 Alternating Pad and Pump system premium $250.00 $175.00

[grayhog]

I’ll look into this, thanks

[cva66snipe]

The Alternating Pressure Pads aren't that great especially for someone who requires to be turned. They really aren't comfortable either. Plus they hold in heat which is something you do not want.

A Low Air Loss Mattress is much better. My wife uses one and her doctor that treated her pressure sores recommended it. They do cost more. Some insurers will pay some want and if the person is Diabetic I understand it makes the approval process easier. My wife uses one due to quadriplegia. They are roughly $1000. But they save thousands of dollars in doctor bills. One pressure sore treatment can run in the thousands of dollars real fast.

[Fledermaus]

We had something like the Xcell for my dad. And a hospice worker provided by Medicare. It was 3 days a week for a couple hours a day. They bathed, turned, etc.

The rest of the time I was fortunate to be able to move in for a while and help out. He was at least capable of getting up and into a wheelchair so the bedsore problem was limited.

What about looking for a qualified individual, rather than a company, willing to live for just room and board?

[trisham]

That seems to be excellent advice, Chode. It’s really wonderful what’s available now.