Boy, Judy, I know what you mean about the bed thing. I am still able to use a bedstep that raises me up as I get in. By being just that little bit higher in landing, I'm able to raise my dead leg just in time to land.

The best solution I have come up with for myself will be a vertical pully-type system from above, where I'll be able to pull down on a cord to raise my legs up. I don't need it just yet, but the time is near and I'm getting my ducks in a row.

I have the leg-lifters too, but just getting my foot into the loop seems like an olympic event.

When I was travelling, I kind of dove into the hotel beds, but if I smash theirs, I don't care. Mine is a different story!