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Neck Support-disabled Grandad,head slouching

Hello All,

Im after some more help for my grandad!! Hes more or less bed ridden, his neck & head has slowly started to slouch to one side..Its going to start to affect his breathing & eating soon..we are nagging him to start to hold his head up but not getting anywhere..

we have tried all piloows. memeory foam (but they are bit bulky) bean bag ones..bit flimsy..but nothing holds his head upright for long..

Does anybody know a good site or a place we can look for a good support pillow..Im thinking a bit of a wedge one?? we might have to make him one but thats no worry if so..

Thank you all.

Ness
2010 is my DO IT year! grow own bits,savvy shopping,organised!!Get a hobby!!! be fit!! be happy!!
Saving all change & paying off debts!!
constantly looking to save money!!! all help needed!!

Comments

  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Have you asked his Doctor for advice, maybe a community physiotherapist can help. If it's beginning to affect his breathing then he need professional help.
  • blue-kat
    blue-kat Posts: 453 Forumite
    get the doctor out to look at this urgently
    does he have appropiate support for his head to keep his airways open at night?
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