The term "bedridden" is an odd one to choose when one of the supports involves getting out of bed everyday, but the supports are good ones to keep in mind....
Anyone who is bedridden and suffers from Alzheimer’s has 10 vital needs that must be met by his or her caregiver to ensure they remain as healthy as possible:
1. Prevention of skin decay and pressure sores:
Bedridden patients must be re-positioned regularly to prevent bedsores from forming.It is easier to prevent pressure sores than to heal them, thus get the help of an alternating pressure mattress to move the patient regularly, or move him or her yourself at least every two hours, from left to right, to release the pressure in certain body areas. If you are moving the patient, use pillows to support the position.
A balanced diet and the ingestion of lots of liquid will help keep the bedridden Alzheimer’s patient’s skin healthy.
2. Getting out of bed for some hours every day:
Every bedridden patient should leave the bed for a few hours every day. Now, there is equipment available to help any caregiver get the most severely disabled person into a chair.
Sitting for a while helps relieve pressure spots, especially on the back, shoulder blades, back of the head, and hips.