Anonymous
Post 12/29/2014 14:26     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
seat height, with nice soft rugs and no sharp corners nearby
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2014 00:05     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is she in a wheelchair? Then around 20 inches top of mattress. If not then all but the highest beds should be ok.


Even someone who doesn't use a wheelchair can have difficulty getting up off a low surface. I'd go with 20 inches either way.


I didn't think they made shorter! Wow.


But the one OP posted is 26 inches.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2014 00:00     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
Anonymous wrote:Is she in a wheelchair? Then around 20 inches top of mattress. If not then all but the highest beds should be ok.


Even someone who doesn't use a wheelchair can have difficulty getting up off a low surface. I'd go with 20 inches either way.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2014 23:58     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
Would you consider a hospital bed? My own elderly and frail dad used one at home. Added benefit is that it can be raised and lowered and has side rails.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2014 23:50     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
Is she in a wheelchair? Then around 20 inches top of mattress. If not then all but the highest beds should be ok.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2014 21:59     Subject: I am not sure if this is the correct forum… what is the ideal height for a bed for an elderly
relative? Relative is 5 ft tall and I have to buy a new bed for her use. Do you think the Hemnes Ikea bed would fit the bill? Or is it too high or low? Any suggestions?

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79019068/#/S29931577