Recliner Chair Beds

Recliner Chair Beds

Most Recliner Chairs Only Partially Recline
•	Hard to maintain a healthy sleeping position
•	May cause problems, like stiff & painful joints
Some Recliner Chairs Fully Recline
•	Recline to flat sleeping position
•	Check if there's enough room for chair to recline
When a Person Refuses to Sleep in Bed
Consumer Guide

When a Person Refuses to Sleep in Bed

Questions to Ask

Is something in the person's view from the bed frightening them? For example, in a dark room, a large leafy plant may look like a stranger crouching. If so, remove the object and try using more nightlights.
Is he or she experiencing more pain getting in and out of bed? If so, perhaps a physical therapy evaluation would help. Or an adjustable hospital bed would allow you to raise/lower the bed to the easiest transfer height.
Is the bed too hard or too soft and in need of replacing? If so, take a look at our section on mattresses and bed heights.

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Narration:

If the chair is used as a bed, it's best to get one that reclines to a horizontal position. Most recliner chairs only partially recline, making it hard for the body to maintain a healthy sleeping position. The person could wind up having problems, like stiff and painful joints. Some recliner chairs are made for sleeping purposes and recline to an almost flat sleeping position.

Because these chairs take up a great deal of space, make sure there is enough room behind and in front of the chair so that it can be operated safely.