Any tips to help LO get into bed to rest on their SIDE?

blues

Hello, My DH sleeps better if lying on his side, but he doesn't know how to get into that position, and weighs too much for me to put him into it by lifting or pulling. He suffers from apraxia, so has (cognitive) trouble with coordinated movements. If he starts by sitting on the bed (coming from the side), then lays his torso down while lifting his legs onto the mattress, he ends up on his back. If he lay down onto his side (facing outward), he would be too close to the edge of the bed to be comfortable (and so he refuses to do this). Same is true if he tries to roll from his back to his side. He cannot understand how to "scooch his hip" toward the center of the bed to end up (on his side) in a position closer to the center of the bed. Does anyone have any tips for a simple series of movements that could help with this? I am sure I'm not the first person who has faced this challenge.

Jgirl57

you might request an OT ( occupational therapy ) evaluation. They can demonstrate techniques how to safely roll and reposition someone in bed and how to use body pillows for side support. Your DH ‘s physician can make the referral .