To begin, try to avoid clutter. Keep floor areas free of shoes and
other objects, and give yourself easy access to your bed, dresser,
and closet. To make it easier for you to get in and out of bed,
consider the following:

Keep your bed about knee height. If your bed is now too high, have a
carpenter shorten the legs. If it's too low, try using a thicker
mattress or mattress padding
Mount a wooden or metal triangle (called a trapeze) over the head of
the bed. This can help you change your position, and you can find
one at most surgical supply stores
Place a sturdy cardboard box under the sheets at the foot of the
bed. This will keep your feet and legs free of the sheets so it's
easier for you to turn over
At the head of the bed, put wooden risers under the legs or place a
foam cushion under the mattress. This will make it easier for you to
sit up and rise from bed
Install a railing on the wall about 10 inches higher than the level
of the bed. Make sure the bed is placed against the wall below the
railing. You can use the railing to help you get out of and turn in
bed