JudyAllen1: I disagree with AI on the "patience" advice. By actively seeking solutions instead of wringing my hands, I've been able to solve or improve most issues & happy to share. (I'm 96 in stage 4 of PK).
JudyAllen3: I had exactly the same problem, solved by buying a new, thinner mattress. Now I sit on the edge of the bed, feet on floor for leverage to push up and back, then swinging my feet over onto the bed, so that I'm on my left side in my sleeping position, making minor adjustments as necessary. The 12-inch mattress left my feet dangling and me unable to lift them all the way up onto the bed. A ten-inch mattress gave me the needed leverage. I bought the new mattress on Amazon (Prime) for under $500 delivered free the next day.
Getting in and out of bed can be challenging with Parkinson's disease. Using silk or satin sheets and pajamas can help make movement in bed easier since these materials allow for smoother sliding and require less muscle energy. This can be especially helpful when trying to adjust position or turn in bed.
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