[Murray]

Hello all -

From time to time, the local sci support group manages to help "newbies" with equipment expenses. A young man recently sustained a C1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & T1 sci (I'd never heard of such a thing!) due to a motorcycle accident. He's about 5 mos post and at home. But, because he has no rotating mattress, his mother is up every 2 hours turning him. Naturally, she's spent. The family's getting some assistance from a local home care provider, but - because his "road rash" injuries are still healing - the turning process is not your standard 1-2-3 toss. Naturally, mom feels like no one can do it correctly, so she's reluctant to "let go." The support group has acquired funding from several individuals and from a community foundation, totalling $1400. The family's health insurance is CCS and MediCal. I don't know how much these companies will contribute toward the mattress, but I will estimate that a total of, say, $2500 will be the ceiling. So, to the point - NEEDED: ADVICE AS TO THE TYPE (BRAND & MODEL) OF LATERALLY ROTATING AIR MATTRESS TO PURCHASE.

If you can provide me with some insights, I'd be very grateful.

Obviously, time is crucial.

Thanks.

Lynn