Re-positioning and turning-over in bed can be difficult with someone living with Duchenne. Without the ability to turn over in bed, people with Duchenne can suffer from sleep-deprivation and pressure sores. Certain beds or mattresses improve comfort and decrease the need for help during sleep times. This page is designed to offer helpful resources for bedding and accessories.
Helpful Links
- Allegro Medical
Medical Equipment Supplier - ArjoHuntleigh
Home Medical Equipment Company - Beds by George
Safety Bed Manufacturer - Colonial Medical Assisted Devices
Home Medical Supplies Company - Flaghouse
Adapted PE and Medical Equipment Distributor - Hill-Rom
Medical Equipment Provider including The Vest® System and The VitalCoughTM System - How to Prevent Bed Sores: an article
Article about understanding and preventing bed sores - Invacare
Medical Equipment Manufacturer - Lecky
Postural Support Systems Manufacturer - Patterson Medical
Medical Equipment Provider - ProBed
Medical Bed Manufacturer - Pro Care Medical
Medical Equipment Manufacturer - Rehab Mart
Medical Supply Retailer - SleepSafe Beds, LLC
Safety Bed Manufacturer - Span America
Bedding, Seating, and Positioning Systems Manufacturer - Thomashilfen
Special Needs Seating, Mobility and Sleep System Manufacturer - Tuffcare
Medical Equipment Retailer
Looking for state-specific resources? Check out our state-specific page
What resources would you like to add or update?
Email your suggestions to resources@parentprojectmd.org!
While Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) strives to make the information on this website as timely and accurate as possible, PPMD makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this site. Reference in this site does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by PPMD. Click here to review PPMD’s policy on corporate support.
