Do you think these can this be used to prevent an elderly person who weighs 175 lbs from rolling out of bed? He hates the confinment a bed rail gives.
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Possibly. I personally, would stop when I felt the bumper.... But I'm not sure if they would. You have to find super deep sheets to keep them on really well! We definitely like them!
2034392
Possibly. As soon as my daughter hit that 30lb mark she could easily roll over them if she wanted to get out of bed, it served more as a deterrent than anything. We no longer use them. It would really depend on how much this person moved in their sleep. It could possibly work if you got 2 sets, one to line each side of the bed as long as they are not physically trying to get up and over them.
2034393
I would concur with Jamie's assessment. These bumpers act as more of a deterrent than anything.
1647755
I'd use caution if planning to use these on bunk beds. Bunk beds have a tendency to be tipsy and top-heavy. If these were ever to get slightly out of position (not centered) on all four legs I think the chance of an accident could be very significant.
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No. But I don't think why not. I can't imagine how these rails could cause strangulation. Using one rail on each side of the bed would be ideal. The one side could remain stationary, while the other side could be folded down for easy access into bed.
1016759
Bed rails for keeping someone from falling are made 4 feet long. This will only stop part of a body from falling out of bed
865656
You can inflate the bed to be a little more firm and the lighter person should not roll towards the center. They will move some when the heavier person moves around.
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These are designed for a child, according to my research on these. Elderly adults are using then ONLY to stabilize themselves, Not to sustain their weight. The only way to sustain your weight on something like this, they would have to be screwed into the wall studs.
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Yes, i believe that woukd work, it cones with really strong adhesive tape. The only issue i see is that these are wheels that only roll forward and back, these are not casters that let you roll anywhere. It might be a hassle. These arent for ultra heavy weights. Id take some extra duct tape with, just in case its needed.
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The rails are sturdy but they may not support a large person pulling herself up on them. They are not secured the bed frame.
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The woman I take care of (120 lbs.) uses the rail for security and balance when transferring in and out of bed to power chair. It's pretty sturdy since the rails go quite far under the mattress. I suppose a really heavy person who put a lot of weight on it could possibly bend it or snap it, but I haven't had the experience so can't really answer. If you're looking for something to help maintain balance while taking a step or two, this would certainly do it. But I wouldn't put full body weight, regardless of size, on this or much of anything else as far as that goes.
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Very possible, might have to over tighten bolts to allow for movement. Will require periodic readjustments. Wouldnt recommend for an area requiring constant movement. Good luck!!
699044
This support system is really designed for a bed that has a solid support under the mattress such as a box spring unit or a foundation unit. I don't think this would work very well to support a beld slat roll.
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I believe so. We picked this bed rail because of the large 'bunky board' styling and the fact that the rails didn't go to the floor. The body weight anchors the handrail when in use. Ours is used under a top mattress only, not under a box spring, and it is fine with a 200 pound patient. It was super easy to put in place, too.
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they have clamp closures that are tightened by large screws. I do not know how wide the edge is on your bed, but I doubt that they would work as they are supplied. Maybe some ingenuity might work, but not immediately clear to me.brent
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Doctor suggested these for my 84 year old husband who fell carrying huge logs in for our woodburner...serious backfracture...but the use of these bungy cords helped a lot with daily exercises...I tied them around a cement block and he pulled on them in exercises we learned thru physical therapy....could not use our doors either as a brace due to their location in the home....good luck... these do work....just have to improvise
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Yes, it will help, the weight of the mattress secures the device while you are getting into the bed or out of the bed, maybe a bit more caution should be used getting into bed, this unit will help.
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I used it for my 83 year old handicapped husband. Yes. On occasion it would move when he got up on it, so I had to make sure I either held it, or it was braced against something.
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YES I do not recommend this product to anyone especially a elderly person. I think you would injure yourself .Don't waste your money on this I am 57 years old and I am fairly strong . the product is hard to use. Ask your doctor about the educator for pelvic floor therapy it does work for most people and you don't need a lot of strength to use it. My physical therapist recommended it. You can buy it online and it is real cheap I hope this helps you