Nerve & Neurological Conditions

Ease Muscle Stiffness

Improve Positioning Control

Support Safer Transfers

Reduce Carer Strain

Parkinson's

Dementia

Alzheimer's

Key Features

How An Opera Bed Can Help with Nerve & Neurological Conditions

Here’s what features to consider to reduce fall risks, ease repositioning, and improve comfort.

1. Set the perfect bed height with the high-low feature

Beds with height-adjustment let you raise and lower the full bed (choose from floor-level to waist level height)

Improves safety and ease when getting in or out of bed — ideal for users with muscle weakness or tremors (e.g. Parkinson’s, MND).
Allows carers to assist without bending or strain, reducing injury risk during personal care (e.g. dementia or stroke recovery).

What type of beds include this feature: Opera
profiling beds

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2. Change Position Easily for Proper Support

Independently adjust the head and leg sections to create tailored positions

Supports upright sitting to aid eating, spinal support and breathing — helpful for reduced head or body control (e.g. after a stroke or with MND).
Elevating legs improves blood flow and reduces pressure injury risk — essential for users with limited movement or spinal cord injury.

What type of beds include this feature: Opera profiling beds and Adjustable Beds

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3. Ease Pressure with Auto-Regression Backrest

As the backrest raises, the mattress platform glides backwards to reduce pressure on the abdomen and lower back

Prevents sliding and shearing when sitting up which helps with fragile skin or limited mobility (e.g. spinal cord injury or post-stroke).
Improves comfort and digestion by keeping the body in a more natural seated position — beneficial for muscle weakness or coordination issues (e.g. Parkinson’s, MND).

What type of beds include this feature: Opera profiling beds

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4. Make Transfers Easier with A Rotating Chair Bed

The bed smoothly rotates and transitions into a seated position at the touch of a button

Supports safe and independent bed exits for users with reduced balance, tremors, or muscle stiffness (common in Parkinson’s and MS).
Reduces the need for manual handling or hoisting, making everyday transfers more dignified and less tiring.

What type of beds include this feature: Opera Rotating Chair Beds

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Beds for Nerve & Neurological Conditions

Hear From Customers We've Helped with Nerve & Neurological Conditions

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"My life feels back to normal"

Josie's Story

"Mum's more at ease, I’m more at peace"

Niall' Story

"My life feels back to normal"

Josie's Story

"Mum's more at ease, I’m more at peace"

"The bed is exactly what we expected and is making a significant difference for my husband, who has Parkinson's."
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Frequently Asked Questions

What bed is best for dementia?

If you or a loved one has dementia, you’ll know that the best bed is about safety as well as comfort.

Due to the increased chance of falling or rolling out of bed, having a height-adjustable bed can mitigate the risk of injury. Profiling care beds can be raised or lowered to increase safety and make administering care easier and more comfortable.

What bed is best for alzheimer's?

To reduce the risk of falling or rolling out of bed and to support mobility and transfers into chairs or wheelchairs, rotating chair beds can help manage Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms.

As well as safely transitioning from a bed to a chair, making it easier to stand, some of our rotating beds are height adjustable, so they can be lowered to reduce impact if the user falls out of bed.

To further increase safety, our RotoBed Home comes with side barriers that can keep users in bed and double up as arms when transitioned to a seating position.

What bed is best for parkinson's?

If you or a loved one lives with Parkinson’s disease, adjustable beds offer several benefits, including allowing easy transfers in and out of bed, reducing swelling and improving mobility, and reducing the strain on caregivers.

What bed is best for multiple sclerosis?

MS symptoms can vary from person to person, with some suffering with muscle weakness and fatigue, to spasms and mobility difficulties.

As a result, adjustable beds that reduce pressure on joints and improve circulation, and those that make it easier to get in and out of bed, like rotating chair beds, that make it easier for the user to stand up and get in bed can both increase quality of life.

What is the best bed for motor neurone disease (MND)?

MND is a progressive condition that impacts mobility, so any bed must be comfortable and able to adapt as the user’s symptoms advance.

Profiling care beds and adjustable beds, that reposition can reduce pressure sores and aid breathing while enabling the user to sit up to eat and read, are a great choice as they preserve independence and reduce the strain on carers.

For tips on making life easier for a loved one with MND, read how to create an accessible home for MND patients by our expert, Annabella Fudge-Harman.

What is the best bed for stroke recovery?

The best beds for stroke recovery are typically electric profiling care beds that allow the head, legs, and height to be adjusted for comfort, safety, and easier movement.

Profiling care beds can improve circulation and pressure relief, making them ideal for people recovering from a stroke, especially if they have limited mobility or weakness down one side of their body.

To further reduce the risk of bed sores, you should consider a pressure care mattress, designed to maximise comfort and reduce pressure points.

What if my needs change over time?

We design our beds to adapt as your condition evolves. During your consultation, we’ll suggest features that support both your current and future needs, like adding grab rails for Parkinson’s progression or upgrading to a pressure-care mattress for MND. We know a bed is a significant investment, and our goal is to
ensure it delivers long-lasting comfort, safety, and independence.

How quickly can I get a bed delivered?

We offer next-working-day delivery on all in-stock beds (self-assembly required). Prefer professional installation? Choose from:

· Standard installation: 6–10 working days (includes setup, demonstration, and packaging removal).

· Express installation: 3–5 working days for priority cases.

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I have hand tremors, can I adjust the bed easily?

Absolutely. Our Easy Press Handset is designed specifically for limited dexterity, with oversized buttons that are easier to use. You may wish to try any of our beds at our showrooms, where you can try the full Opera range at your own pace with a dedicated advisor.

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