Elevated Bed Frame

How do you elevate a bed?

There are many ways to elevate your bed. An adjustable bed can elevate the whole bed or just tilt the head part. Another way is to use a loft bed. If you don’t want to entirely change your bed, you can use a wedge. The loft bed is more for saving space and the adjustable beds and wedge is more for the need to elevated the bed.

Elevated Bed Frame

As an adjustable bed brand, Glideaway has incorporated features into an elevated base.  The bed frame elevates at an angle, moving the entire base to an angle that peaks at the edge of the head section.  Earlier versions of Glideaway bases included this elevation feature in every model.  However, now it is included as an add-on kit.  This prevents consumers who don’t necessarily want it, from having to pay for it.  The kit is only available for some Glideaway beds including the Accord, Vesta and Odessa models.  Glideaway’s models called Elevation and Ascend come with the feature pre-installed.

Best Elevated bed Frames

Elevate Head of the Bed

Below shows how the Glideaway adjustable beds elevate the frame at a slant.  This can help a number of conditions including acid reflux and snoring.  It is especially helpful for side sleepers who appreciate the head elevation even as they sleep on the side.

Full Elevated Bed

With a full elevated bed, the entire bed can lift and lower as needed or desired by the user.  The Flex a Bed Hi-Low SL and Transfer Masters Hi-Low are good options for a full elevated bed.  Different models have different capabilities as far as the height a bed is able to raise up to.  Each can go between 7-10 inches from the low setting, depending on the model.  Some accessories can be combined with a full elevated bed to make it safer and/or more attractive.  For example, optional side rails can be added to the Flex-a-Bed and Transfer Master beds.

Types of  Elevate the Beds

Hi-low Adjustable Bed

The phrase “elevated bed” can mean a couple different things.  Elevated bed most commonly refers to a bed in which the entire bed moves up and down.  Though sometimes people unknowingly mislabel adjustable beds as elevated beds, too.  It is important to note the key differences between an adjustable bed and a true elevated bed.  Though they both share some mutual benefits.  An elevated bed offers more in terms of convenience, especially for those with medical or mobility issues.  While an adjustable bed tends to offer more in terms of added features.  Glideaway meets somewhere in the middle.  There are fewer elevated beds on the market than traditional adjustable beds.  The elevated beds we offer include the iAdjust iRize, Flex-a-Bed and Transfer Master Hi-Low beds.

Elevated Loft Bed

The elevated loft bed is a double level bed similar to a bunk bed, but it only has one mattress. The top bunk is usually for sleeping while the bottom bunk is used as a study area by way of a desk.  Loft beds are used more for design and space. They are a good option for small spaces like a college dorm or a small apartment. Because of that, loft beds are popular among college students some young adults. They’re also good for kids’ room. There are other loft beds that have storage under the bed. You can use that space for clothes, books, etc.

Wedge

A wedge will elevate the bed. You slide the wedge under the mattress so that the head of the mattress will be raised at an angle. The downside to this is that you have to take the wedge in and out of underneath the bed when you are not using it. That fact may not bother you that much though. There are also wedges that elevate the bed feet.

Benefit of Elevated Beds for Caregivers: Transferring

When it is not easy for a person to move into and out of bed, an elevated bed can help.  Caregivers such as nurses, home health aides and family members charged with assisting can benefit from a Hi-Low bed.  Moving a patient to an appropriate height can help a caregiver treat the patient without straining.  Lowering the bed can help a patient get into and out of the bed more easily.  This could reduce the likelihood a caregiver is hurt when transferring patients from a bed into a wheelchair or to a walker.  It also helps patients with knee or hip problems get the bed to a comfortable and accommodating height.  Transferring the patient from one bed to another can also be done by aligning the beds to the same height prior to the transfer.

Positioning Patients in an Elevated Bed

Positioning can drastically help people get to sleep and stay asleep longer, especially if chronic pain is a struggle.  As we age, the probability of being affected by chronic pain is increased.  Joint and muscle pain from years of work or even sudden injuries can cause on onset of pain that simply won’t go away.  This can leave a person struggling to get comfortable enough to fall asleep at bedtime.  The adjustable positioning that is incorporated into an elevated bed allows for a span of available positions.  Users can calibrate the foot setting to reduce the strain on the lower back.  Lifting the head might ease sinus pressure or acid problems that cause middle of the night awakening.  Added features like massage can promote relaxation and circulation, reducing body soreness as well.

Which Elevated Bed is Right for You?

Benefits of an elevated bed are many.  An elevated bed can assist those with mobility issues and also help people attain a certain level of comfort.  An elevated bed may be just one product, but it serves multiple purposes.  These types of beds can be simple- or they can be complex offering more than elevation and adjustability.  We’d like to help you find the right elevated bed for your circumstances and budget.  Feel free to contact us by phone at 469-314-4051 for personalized help.

Questions and Answers

Are there elevated beds for adults?

Yes, there are elevated beds for adults. These beds are the adjustable beds and loft beds. You can use bed wedges to elevate your bed without buying a new one.

What are the types of elevated beds?

The types of elevated beds are the adjustable beds, loft bed, and wedge.

Are there loft beds for Adults?

Yes, there are loft beds for adults. The loft beds can come in Twin, Twin XL, full, Full XL and queen size for adult.