No matter what I do, my DH's feet slide when I try to get him up. I finally put 2 'mats' front to front and it helps but is not perfect (so the non-stick is on the floor and his feet). Has anyone found a mat that is non-slip on both sides that is reasonably priced please? Thank you and please to put a link if possible? I can copy & paste.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Drive-Medical-Adjustable-Height-Home-Bed-Assist-Handle-in-White-and-Black/17351608?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1183&adid=22222222228001000072&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40754241512&wl4=pla-78606804632&wl5=9003814&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112354412&wl11=online&wl12=17351608&wl13=&veh=sem
As u can see, it doesn't hinder them from getting out of bed like a bed rail. Mom had a back injury and therapy recommended it to help her pull herself up from laying down to sitting up. But also helped to give her support when standing and getting her balance once she stood.
To Sendhelp: I don't really understand your answer. My 1 & 2 were mostly a play on words. We all know what #1 & #2 are, potty-wise.
My #1 Priority is Ray. He's 95 and cannot wait. His list of priorities are, as you say, eating, drinking, moving - and I give him his medications daily; morning & evening pills are taken with ice cream due to the dysphagia (the hospital showed me this).
Along with the #1 Priority is keeping Ray out of the hospital as they almost killed him the last 2 times he was there. Sending him home to die gets old in a hurry.
Another part of the #1 Priority is keeping him out of a Nursing Home. I am doing for him what I would hope someone would do for me if the need arises.
I believe whole-heartedly in the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
P.S. It isn't the mats slipping - it's Ray when he tries to get up with his feet on the mat. His feet are doing the sliding - the mats stay where they are. Thankfully the Truck Bed Mat has stopped his feet from sliding! Awesome!!
#2 Keep moving
#3.Eating
Where do medications go on the list of priorities?
Better Built Truck Box Mat @ Lowe's for $9.98
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Better-Built-Truck-Box-Mat/1052445
Thank you cwillie - I am making him walk until he is limber again after every "tinkle break" and bathroom break. I was told that keeping him mobile is my #1 priority. And I guess #2 would be eating?
LOL, this gives new meaning to doing # 1 and # 2, hahahah.
If it doesn't work, I'm only going to be out $10.70 which works for me! (tax)
Yoga mats (the ones I have) are not non-slide on the tops (ditto on child-floor-blocks) and that's where his feet slide. I did use a piece of shelf-liner in-between the 2 floor mats (turned face to face) and it helps but I worry about how safe. So I'll try the truck-bed mat. Can't really go wrong for the price.
Thank you everyone!
No, tried the slipper socks (he now wears compression hose) but even bare feet, he slides on carpet, tile, little mats - I don't know what his problem is, but I think it is lack of muscle control. We did do the PT - the 2 rugs *front to front* works but they slide against each other, lol. I'll keep trying. There's got to be something out there.
I'm going to ask at the CarQuest store - who knows, maybe a truck mat will do the trick, lol.
This sounds like one of those things that at good ot or pt can solve in a few seconds, and might take us amateurs months and lots of moolah to figure out