A bed is disclosed in the present application. In certain embodiments, the bed comprises a frame, a mattress support coupled to the frame and moveable between a substantially flat position and an elevated position, and an actuator coupled to the frame and the mattress support for moving the mattress support between the substantially flat position and the elevated position. The mattress support comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is pivotally connected to the frame and to the second section. The second section is pivotally connected to at least one connecting link. The connecting link is pivotally connected to the frame.
