Tri-Fold Bedside Fall Mat
A bedside fall mat that folds into three, so it packs away each morning or travels with the person.
Why this one
Folds away daily
Folds into three, so it is put down at night and away in the morning rather than living beside the bed.
Travels with the person
Goes in a car, so fall protection travels to a family member's house or on holiday.
Accepts the fall may happen
Cushions the landing rather than trying to keep someone in bed, which suits anyone who climbs over rails.
Better than a rail for some
Often safer than a rail for someone with dementia, who may climb and fall from a greater height.
Let the folds settle
Check the folds have settled flat before it is needed, since a raised fold is what catches a foot.
About this product
A bedside fall mat that folds into three, so it can be put away, moved between rooms or packed for travel.
Folding changes where a mat can be used
A one-piece fall mat lives permanently beside the bed. That is right for a fixed situation, but it is awkward in a room used for other things, a shared bedroom, or a guest room where someone stays occasionally.
A tri-fold mat is put down at night and folded away in the morning, so the bedroom is not permanently arranged around fall protection. It also goes in a car, which means the protection travels with the person to a family member's house or a holiday.
Why a mat rather than a rail
Bed rails aim to keep someone in bed. For a person who is confused or determined to get up, that often means climbing over the rail, which turns a roll onto the floor into a fall from a greater height. Rails also carry an entrapment risk for anyone who cannot free themselves.
A mat takes the opposite approach: it accepts the person may end up on the floor and reduces the injury when they do. For someone with dementia, or anyone who has already tried to climb a rail, that is usually the safer choice.
Practical points
Check the mat lies flat with the folds settled before it is needed, since a raised fold or curled edge is exactly what catches a foot.
Wipe clean between uses, and store it flat or folded as intended rather than rolled, which encourages the edges to curl.
Product Specifications
| Type | Bedside fall mat, tri-fold |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Cushions a fall beside the bed, rather than preventing someone leaving it |
| Folding | Folds into three for storage, moving between rooms or travel |
| Particularly suits | Shared or multi-use rooms, guest rooms, and anyone who travels |
| Also suits | Someone with dementia, or anyone who has tried to climb over a bed rail |
| Before use | Check the folds have settled flat, since a raised fold or curled edge catches a foot |
| Care | Wipe clean. Store flat or folded rather than rolled. |
Details
| Item code | 24002243 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bed Accessories |
| Unit | Unit |
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