| Choosing a home care bed for yourself or a loved | | | | and out of bed? Are you at risk for falling or getting |
| one can be a daunting experience, especially when | | | | trapped in bed rails? |
| time is short and money is scarce. Here are the top | | | | 5. Cost – What's your budget? Will Medicare or |
| seven factors you should consider before making a | | | | your insurance company help you pay? Can you |
| home care bed purchase. | | | | afford both a bed and a mattress? New or used? |
| 1. Your Medical Condition – Are you bed bound? | | | | 6. Timeliness – How soon do you need a bed? |
| How functional and mobile are you? Are you obese? | | | | Can you wait to have one built, or will you take what |
| Do you have, or are you at risk for, bed sores? | | | | you can find in stock? |
| 2. Your Needs – Do you need a basic home | | | | 7. Options and Accessories – Do you want the |
| care bed or a fully featured hospital bed? Will your | | | | bed to match your décor? Do you want |
| current bed suffice with a medical-grade mattress? | | | | manual controls, or will you pay extra for electric? Do |
| 3. Delivery and Set-Up – How wide are your | | | | you need bed rails? What about a lift system? |
| doors and hallways? Is your room on the bottom | | | | Ready to discuss your needs and options with an |
| floor? How big is your room? Who will set up your bed | | | | experienced consultant? Call (800) 330-3591 to speak |
| and teach you how to use it? | | | | with a knowledgeable sales representative at Aria |
| 4. Use – Will a caregiver operate the bed | | | | Medical. |
| controls, or will you? Will you need assistance getting in | | | | |