Geriatric cushioned cover and pockets for seat backs, commode lids and bed footboards

Abstract

A padded seat cushion, padded commode lid cover and footboard pocket device are all disclosed for use in the care of elderly or ill patients to prevent skin irritation and discomfort from contact with hard or other exposed surfaces, and to contain nonperishable dry goods for easy access while convalescing in bed.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A seat cushion device for a chair comprising: 
 a back cushion pad connected to a back portion and first and second sleeves to form a hollow pocket, such that said pocket conformably slides over a chair back, such that when the cushion pad is placed over the chair back and on a seat of the chair, a person may sit on the chair without having any exposed part of their skin touch the seat or back of the chair.    
     
     
         2 . A footboard slipcover device for covering the footboard of a bed, comprising a pocket open at one end, 
 first and second panel portions  44 ,  46  and strip portion  34  define a hollow pocket adapted to fit over footboard; the first panel portion is connected by the strip portion to second panel portion; and    a third panel portion fastened by stitching to the second panel portion to form a pouch for holding articles such as medication, papers, valuables, and miscellaneous dry, non-perishable items that an elderly person might require nearby, said pouch being open upwardly and retained closed by an elastic band for easy access to articles and to prevent spillage of the pouch contents.    
     
     
         3 . A commode lid cover cushioning device comprising a horseshoe shaped terry cloth cover having a foam rubber portion that is secured over the commode lid through the use of an elastic peripheral band, such that when an individual is seated on the commode, the individual's back may rest against the foam rubber portion encompassing said lid cover which is in an upright position, and the padded cover absorbs pressure and reduces skin irritation and bruising to the individuals spine and back when seated on the commode.