I am caring for my 82 year old mother, who has Parkinson's, Heart Failure, Arthritis and now a few fractures in her right leg after a fall. My mother now requires 24 hour care. She is 106 kilos and is heavy in the middle. I have tried all sorts of bed pans, one arrived today and cost £60 but is not suitable for her big job. http://www.benmormedical.co.uk/bariatri ... rtpan.html
The others provided by the NHS were also not suitable, one was too high to push under (basic white bed pan), the other a slipper pan (lost under her). I have looked up several sites and tried to research it. Called a few stores, but none would recommend anything. Spoke to OT's and nurses and both came back with nothing.
I am at my wits end, as mum is bed bound and even the hoist is way too painful to use to get her to the commode. Besides trying to do your business on your side is uncomfortable and very difficult to clean. Would be very grateful for any advice.
Indira
The others provided by the NHS were also not suitable, one was too high to push under (basic white bed pan), the other a slipper pan (lost under her). I have looked up several sites and tried to research it. Called a few stores, but none would recommend anything. Spoke to OT's and nurses and both came back with nothing.
I am at my wits end, as mum is bed bound and even the hoist is way too painful to use to get her to the commode. Besides trying to do your business on your side is uncomfortable and very difficult to clean. Would be very grateful for any advice.
Indira