Seana wrote:

"Lastly I went to a bicycle shop and got a drink bottle like you se them use on the TV with an attached straw which is great as when he get thirsty at night all he has to do is put the straw in mouth and suck for water no spillage and nolookingaround for bottle."

That's very clever - I think they call them camelbacks in the States! I slso like the idea of the Temper mattress with adjustable head and foot positions.

For those on a bugdet, one of those reading pillows with the side arms might also help. My husband used his big, ratty, overstuffed chair fairly often.