My dad broke two ribs on his left side, so getting up flom a flat bed was next to impossible. Set this up on a slight incline, he was comfortable and able to get up more easily. Saved alot of physical pain and hassle. Also, the outer casing is nice and soft, and the memory foam is comfy. When he no longer needs it, I will be using it for lounging around. Exactly what I needed, would definetely recommend.