{"id":5985,"date":"2026-10-22T21:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/47\/?p=5985"},"modified":"2026-10-22T21:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:01:58","slug":"how-to-get-out-of-bed-with-parkinsons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/47\/illinois\/batavia\/blog\/how-to-get-out-of-bed-with-parkinsons\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do People with Parkinson’s Disease Get Out of Bed?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For someone with Parkinson\u2019s disease, getting out of bed often works best as a series of small, deliberate movements: bend the knees, roll onto one side, lower the legs over the edge, push up to sitting, pause, and then stand. It takes longer than simply rolling out of bed but slowing down is part of what makes the movement safer. Parkinson\u2019s can cause slowed movement (bradykinesia), muscle rigidity, balance problems, and freezing or \u201coff\u201d periods when medication is wearing off. Together, these symptoms can make the transition from lying down to standing one of the most difficult movements of the morning.<\/p>\n

If your loved one struggles to get out of bed, you are not imagining it. Difficulty with bed mobility is a common nighttime and early-morning challenge for people with Parkinson\u2019s. Our guide explains why this happens and walks you through a safer, step-by-step approach to getting from the bed to a standing position.<\/p>\n

Why Do People with Parkinson’s Disease Have Trouble Getting Out of Bed?<\/h2>\n

Getting out of bed may look like one simple movement, but it is actually a series of coordinated steps: rolling over, sitting up, shifting your weight, and standing. Parkinson\u2019s can make it harder for the brain to initiate and coordinate these movements automatically, so each step may require more thought and effort. Several symptoms can make the process even more difficult, including:<\/p>\n