Medline Bed Assist Bar with Storage Bag, Height Adjustable Bed Grab Bar, Black Frame

My 93 year old father has congestive heart failure among many, many other problems. He has a hard time walking and getting in and out of bed. My husband attached the Medline bed assist bar to his bed and it has made life much easier. He sits on the side of the bed and is able to hang on to the bar and "push" himself into bed. It is also a safely factor which will stop him from accidentally rolling out of bed. Having the Medline Bed Assist Bar give us comfort in knowing he is safe and it has made Dad happy as it has given him independence which is so important to him. The bar is very sturdy so you don't have to worry about it bending in half. This would make a great addition to anyone's home if you or a loved one are experiencing medical issues.

I purchased this assistance bar for mymother who is 79 and just had shoulder replacement surgery. I reviewed other assistance bars on the site before purchasing this one. This unit is substantial, safe and the perfect choice. It is easy to put together and helps my mother get herself in and out of bed easily. Don't hesitate on buying this; it is reasonably priced and works great!

This bar is perfect. It has adjustable legs that fit my bed perfectly. I keep it at the top of the bed for assistance in scooting to the edge of the bed as well as getting out of bed. I put the storage bag on the inside of the bar, which works much better for me than having it on the outside. I also did not attach the strap around the mattress, which allows me to slide the bar out slightly to make the bed. I find that it is still very stable without the strap, however for someone who might be a serious fall risk, the strap would probably be very helpful. I like it that there are legs on this bar. I feel like it adds to its stability. It also has a nicely padded handle. I cannot say enough good things about this product. It would even be nice for someone who does not necessarily need it.

I got this for my elderly parent to help her with getting out of bed and prevent falls. It does require assembly but the included directions are somewhat easy to understand and it simply snaps together. It seems to be pretty sturdy and can support you well when leaning on it to stand up out of bed. The center bar simply slides in between your mattress and box spring on most beds. There is a metal loop on the end of the center bar and a long nylon strap that attaches to it and you then loop the strap around the opposite bed rail to prevent the Assist Bar from sliding out accidentally. I tried it without the strap and it's still pretty secure but I do recommend securing it properly with the strap to the opposite bed rail. The legs have rubber feet to prevent it slipping and they can be height adjusted to fit how tall your bed is. The top grab handle has foam padding around it and is easy to hold on to. It too can be adjusted for height. I adjusted it just a few inches off the mattress top so she could swing her legs over it, with it positioned toward the foot of the bed. There is also included a small mesh pouch for storing miscellaneous items you might keep around your bed. Overall, it's well designed, sturdy, safe and it seems to be really helping my parent stand up when getting out of bed. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone with knee problems or even if you just want something secure to grab onto, to help you get on your feet in the morning.

My husband fell out of bed and had 9 stitiches. I needed a rail, but didn't want a rail. He already has difficulty getting in and out of bed. This mini rail is great. Stops his moement to the edge, has a pocket to put his CPAP mask in, is used daily as he gets in and out of bed. Perfect!

This bar has come in very handy for we recently had a situation in our family where my elderly parents were in need of assistance of getting out of bed and getting back in bed. For there are times when there isn't someone right there to help as needed. The bar was very easy to assemble and slide in between the mattresses perfectly. It has a little pocket or pouch on the side for little items you may want to put in there. It seems to be very sturdy. We moved it back and forth on the side of the bed until we found a spot that was more helpful and beneficial for easy usage. For we didn't want to take a chance of our loved one falling trying to use this and get in and out of bed. I think its perfect for those that want or need a little assistance but still want to feel that they have their independence about them, for I understand this very much. Its hard wanting and trying to help those you love when they really cant manage on their own any more. That is one of the reasons I chose this item, was to help but still let them manage some things on their own, I know someday soon I will be at this stage too, and I still would like to feel I still have my dignity about me, and not have to entirely depend on someone else. I would definitely recommend this for anyone that needs personal assistance or has a loved one at home that needs help with small things like this. It was a big help in our house hold.

I have always needed help getting in and out of bed after I became permanently disabled after my strokes however I have never found anything to help me get in and out of bed until now. This Medline bed assist bar is really super helpful in more ways than one. I can pull my wheelchair up to the bed and instead of using my one good leg to make a leap for the bed I can now grab hold of the handle of the bed assist bar and swing to the bed. LOL it sounds funny but it’s bad when you only have one semi good leg and 1 semi good arm, so you do what you have to do. Anyway I canhold on to it when I lay down and it is super helpful when I want to sit up. There is also a magazine/paper holder on the side so if I don’t want to get out of bed for a book or whatever since it’s so hard I just have to reach around to get it. It says in the directions that it’s not for keeping people in bed from rolling out however I roll out and it has kept me in and I weigh 175 so that really is another good point. It is a light brown and very light weight, there is 1 piece goes all the way under the mattress up to a queen size and then there is a strap to further secure it so it’s not going anywhere and neither are you. This is a quality product.

I wanted this item because my 90 lb mother in law was staying with us while recovering from heart surgery. She was weak and fragile and also unsteady. This was perfect for helping her position herself into and out of bed. The item needs some assembly but it all snaps together with push buttons so it needs no tools. We had it adjusted to the bed and ready to use in 5 minutes. The hook on bag was perfect for her tablet, book and glasses so she could reach them without twisting in bed. The top is a soft foam and allows a good grip without slipping. The rubber feet also are great. at my house there is a carpet so it wasn't much of an issue but i plan to send it home with her and she has hard wood flooring. Both the top bar and legs are adjustable so it can be a lower handle or a higher bed and still work perfectly. It comes with a strap to strap the bar that slides under the mattress to the mattress itself but I didn't use that since she is so small she couldn't have moved it anyway. This is great for her and will be great at home for my mother in law since she is 80 yrs old and we worry about her safety but I can see this would be awesome for hip or knee surgery recovery as well. I would even see it as a super item for someone with a broken leg, knee or foot issue where you might want just a little assistance without calling for help all the time.

I gave this to my 89 year old mother to try; she is ambulatory but needs a cane or rollator to help her walk. I put it together and slid it between the box spring and the mattress. I didn’t tie it with the straps that come with it because my mother was dubious about being able to swing her legs to get into the bed with the bar in the way. It was really easy to snap together in a few minutes. The directions said to face the storage pocket on the outside, but I switched it to the inside facing the bed as this seemed more convenient for reaching a remote control or other bedside items. Even without the straps, there was no problem holding my mother’s weight, and she is 200 lbs. I followed the picture on the outside of the box and put the bar toward the foot of the bed. My mother could not get into bed easily with the assist bar in the way. She usually faces the bed and goes in knees first, then swings her legs onto the bed. I had to remove the bar to let her get on the bed. She was able to use the assist bar OK to get out of bed, but she said it wasn’t any easier and it was a little awkward. So then we moved the bar to the head of the bed, and it was much easier and nothing was in the way. Her biggest objection is that it will be harder to make the bed!

I have to say that I had very high hopes for the Medline Bed Assist Bar. I couldn't wait for it to arrive. When it did arrive I went right to work assembling it. The assembly instructions were very clear and easy to understand. And like it said there were no tools required which made the assembly quite easy. And even though I am not very mechanically adept it only took me about 20 minutes to read the instructions and to assemble it. There are quite a few height adjustment slots for the legs as well as for the hand grip. So your height and the height of your bed will be accommodated regardless of the height. My bed is very high and I was surprised that it fit just right between my mattress and box spring. I like the fact that there is a pouch attachment because I can put my cell phone and ipad and remote control in the pouch. And I don't have to clutter my night stand anymore. But after the Medline Bed Assist Bar was all assembled and put in place I found that it is very difficult to use. I am right handed. But if I put it on my right side, when I get on the bed the Bed Assist Bar is in the way and I can't swing my legs onto the bed. And if I put it on my left side I find it to be awkward to use because my left side is weaker than my right. Another problem is that when using the Bed Assist Bar to climb onto the bed you have to get onto the bed on your hands and knees. This poses a problem for someone like me who has arthritis in my knees. I wish the manufacturer had a website with a video that shows how someone is supposed to get into bed with this Bed Assist Bar. It sure would help. I'm going to keep trying to find a way to make this work. I hope I eventually have success. But for now I don't think I can recommend it to anyone. Too bad because it started out as a great idea.