Mattress Shopping-Confused on which one to buy since my husband has PD

 We have been shopping for a king size mattress and we are very confused what would work best long term.  My husband has early stage Parkinson's (diagnosed January 2008) and also has significant back problems.  Presently his SI joint is out of alignment and sleep is very difficult.

We are looking at a Tempur-pedic mattress (or a similar memory foam) but are concerned if it will be difficult for him to turn in bed or get out of bed as his Parkinson's progresses.  Any suggestions or input would be very appreciated!

Hi Ed,

Thank you so much for your reply. Getting a good nights sleep seems so simple--but also so basic. The back spasms coupled with four recent episodes of atrial flutter has exhausted us both.  This site is amazing.  It is real easy to feel alone with a challenge such a PD.  Thank you!

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We purchased a select comfort style air adjustable bed. With this is I (stage III PS at age 53) can adjust my firmness independently of my wife. The other benefit is he can lift the head of his bed which assists in helping him get out of bed. The most important thing your husband must do increase core body and back strength. He needs to do at least 30 min per day of exercising - steength, aerobic and balance. The Wii Fit is great for aerobic and balance.