Adapted wedge cushion for comfortable position on side in bed

– suitable for people with disabilities

User lying on side in bed with wedge cushion
User lying on side in bed with wedge cushion

Description
Wedge cushion under back when lying on side.

How to make
The user bought a large wedge cushion in plastic case. He removed the case and divided the cushion into two parts.

Made by
The user

Purchased from
In Sweden Medema, www.medema.se (last checked May 2017)

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user

This tip is from 2012

Wedge cushion
Wedge cushion

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Tipsare: Ola

Ola lives in a house. Since 2002 he has a low tetraplegia. he does not have any personal assistance nor home help services.