For those of us with a disability or mobility problem then an adjustable bed can such a benefit.  Just think how difficult it is for you to move about in bed trying to sit up or change the position in which you are laying, if you are disabled or have mobility problems then it is virtually impossible with out some one to help you. But once you have an adjustable bed life becomes so much easier no need at all for pillows to prop you up when you want to sit up to read or watch television just touch the button on the handset and you can raise the head end of your bed to a position in which you are comfortable this will enable you to sit up and read or watch television or drink that very welcome cup of tea. If you suffer with arthritis or rheumatism the advantage of being able to move without putting pressure on your joints is tremendous and if you do suffer from this sort of problem then it would be sensible to look at the possibility of your adjustable bed having a memory foam mattress. This type of mattress comes from work done in the late 1960′s and early 1970′s by  NASA in the space race when they needed to protect the astronauts against the pull of the ‘G’ force during lift off. They found that it helped to spread the weight across the area and so reduce pressure on the body, this information was eventually taken up and used in the medical profession for patients with severe and long term  problems. Eventually like all good  products it was taken up by manufacturers world wide for use in the home market. Memory foam mattresses can be so very comfortable especially if you have real problems with your hips, knees, back shoulders or ankles. It can relieve the pressure and so help you sleep more easily. Of course there are all sorts of different mattresses available which can offer you different comfort levels. Adjustable beds for disabled people can come in many different styles and types from single sets for just one person to king size sets with separate sides and controls so if one partner wants to sleep sitting up the other person can still lie down. It is also possible now to have more decorative adjustable beds including ones with metal frames or models with leather frames to them. Some of the adjustable beds available for disabled people can also have drawers in them so giving you extra storage space. It is possible to have massage units fitted to a lot of the adjustable beds now available as well as matching headboards. If you are having your adjustable bed for a disabled person then it is possible to purchase it under a scheme available through the government without VAT, this scheme is for people with disabilities or serious long term illness or mobility restricting problems and details can be found through the various websites that the government run. You must  remember though that this scheme applies to the person with the  problem and so if you are buying two beds to link together as a 4’6″ 5’0″ or 6’0″ that technically only the part for the disabled person should be VAT exempt and it is up to you to sign the legal exemption form. However you will find that the adjustable bed will make your sleeping so much better and if you sleep well you will feel well.  Adjustable beds for disabled people just make so much sense!  Sleep well!