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Overbed table
Height-adjustable table for meals, reading and medicines.
Good forAnyone eating or resting in bed
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
An overbed table slides over the bed or chair and brings meals, medicines, a book or a tablet within easy reach. It reduces reaching and twisting, and lets a person who spends a lot of time in bed keep a little independence.
Models with adjustable height and a tilting top can be used for eating, reading and writing, and the best have wheels so that they can be moved away.
How to choose
- Choose a table with height adjustment and a stable base that slides under the bed.
- Look for a tilting top and a lip or raised edge to stop items rolling off.
- Check the wheels lock and the surface is easy to wipe clean.
- Make sure the base fits under your bed or chair.
Using it safely
- Lock the wheels when in use, and do not lean on the table to get up.
- Keep hot drinks away from the edge and avoid putting heavy items on the tilted top.
- Check the height so that the person does not hunch to reach it.
Before you buy
Can it be used in a chair too?
Yes, many models slide over an armchair or wheelchair as well as a bed.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.