Parkinson's Disease
Bed Mobility & Sleep Guides for Parkinson's Disease
Bed mobility guides for people with Parkinson's — overcoming freezing, rigidity, and turning difficulty at night.
Icelandic-designed · Sold in pharmacies
Snoozle Slide Sheet
A home-use slide sheet that reduces mattress friction so you can reposition sideways instead of lifting. Made from comfortable fabric — not nylon, no handles. Designed for you, not for a caregiver.
- ✓Less friction when turning — less effort, less pain
- ✓Comfortable fabric you can sleep on all night
- ✓Handle-free — quiet, independent, self-use
Trusted by Vörður insurance for pregnant policyholders. Recommended by Icelandic midwives and physiotherapists.
2 guides for Parkinson's Disease
Sleep Comfort
A quieter way to side-sleep when your shoulder is the problem
When you wake and try to resettle on your side, the down-side shoulder often takes all the load. This guide shows how to redistribute pressure with a small sequence change, pillow placement, and quick bedding fixes.
Quick answer: Unload the down-side shoulder before you settle: hug a pillow to keep your top shoulder from collapsing forward, put a pillow between knees, and slide your hips 2–3 cm back so more weight goes into your ribcage/hip instead of the shoulder point. If microfiber sheets or a tucked top sheet are grabbing, free the sheet at hip level and smooth wrinkles so you don’t re-load the shoulder during the turn.
Sleep Comfort
How to Overcome Night-Time Freezing in Parkinson’s: Practical Bed Mobility Tips with Snoozle Slide Sheet
Night-time rigidity and freezing in Parkinson’s can make turning in bed and getting out of bed slow, painful, and exhausting. This guide explains why freezing happens, what typically goes wrong when you try to move, and how to use small, segmented movements to turn and get up more safely. It also shows how a low-friction Snoozle Slide Sheet can reduce resistance so you can reposition with less effort and strain, without lifting or risky transfers.
Quick answer: Night-time freezing in Parkinson’s makes it hard to start and continue movements, so turning in bed can feel like you are “stuck” in one position. The most effective approach is to break movements into small steps: bend your knees, roll your shoulders first, then bring your hips over, and use your arms and legs to gently push or pull.
Common questions about Parkinson's Disease and bed mobility
How do I side-sleep with shoulder pain without waking up fully?▼
Unload the down-side shoulder before you settle: hug a pillow so your top shoulder can’t roll forward, use a pillow between your knees, and shift your hips 2–3 cm backward so your ribcage and hip share the load. Fix any sheet or pajama bunching first so you don’t stall mid-move.
Why does my shoulder hurt more right after I wake and try to get comfortable again?▼
Right after waking, your shoulder has been still and compressed, so the first pressure feels sharper. If you resettle by dropping onto your side, the shoulder point often takes first contact while your ribs and hip aren’t stacked yet, so pressure concentrates instead of redistributing.
Why do I freeze more at night than during the day?▼
At night, Parkinson’s medication may be wearing off, your body is cooler and has been still for longer, and you may be more tired. All of this can increase stiffness and make it harder for your brain to start movements, so freezing is more common when turning or getting out of bed.
How should I use the Snoozle Slide Sheet safely?▼
Place the Snoozle on top of your regular sheet under your trunk and hips, making sure it lies flat. Use it to slide and roll in small, controlled movements as described in this guide. Do not use it to lift yourself or someone else, and do not rely on it for standing up or transferring to a chair.