Senior mattresses

Senior mattresses - orthopaedic sleep support for older people

Statistically speaking, we spend around a third of our lives sleeping in bed. As we get older, this proportion can increase significantly and the demands on the bed and mattress change in line with our changing needs. Important aspects such as support when getting in and out of bed, an orthopaedically adapted lying position or the avoidance of pressure points or even pressure sores become significantly more important in old age.

Mattresses for seniors, often referred to as senior mattresses, meet these special requirements. Find out what you should consider when buying a senior mattress in the following buying guide.

What is a senior mattress?

Although the term may suggest it, a senior mattress is not a medical mattress or care bed mattress. Rather, it is an orthopaedic mattress designed to improve the sleeping and lying comfort of older people and to meet their specific needs.

In contrast to standard mattresses, senior mattresses offer better ergonomic adaptation to the body in order to:

• optimize the orthopaedic support of the spine
• Minimize joint and back pain
• prevent pressure sores and the associated bedsores (decubitus)

What requirements do older people have for a senior mattress?

Senior mattresses are usually designed to make it easier to get in and out of bed. This can be achieved by an appropriate mattress height or a reinforced seat edge. Basically, the higher the mattress, the easier it is to get out of bed in the morning.

The health aspect also plays a decisive role when buying a mattress. Older people prefer to lie on a soft mattress, but this can have a detrimental effect on the spine, even though it is initially perceived as comfortable. Especially for seniors who sleep on their stomach or back, the mattress should therefore not be too soft to prevent the body from sagging in the middle and thus ensure a stable, straight posture. For side sleepers, on the other hand, a mattress that is too firm could impair blood circulation in critical areas such as the shoulders and hips.

Our recommendation: Orthopaedic reversible mattresses with two firmness levels (H2/H3) are very popular as mattresses for older people, as they are recommended for different sleeping habits and needs. One side of the mattress is a little firmer, the other a little softer. This means that the lying comfort can be individually adapted to preferences and sleeping positions.

Last but not least, it is important that the senior mattress matches the existing bed and slatted frame. slatted frame fits. Motorized hospital or care beds are often used in the home, where the head and foot ends can be individually adjusted. The new mattress must therefore have a correspondingly good elasticity, which is not the case with spring mattresses. Pressure-relieving mattresses made from cold foam and mattresses made from viscoelastic foam on the other hand, are ideal for use in care beds.

Which mattress for pressure sores?

The mattress plays another important role for people who lie down often and for long periods. It must protect against bedsores, often referred to as decubitus ulcers or bedsores.

How do bedsores develop?

As soon as the skin tissue is pressed between the mattress and the bones, the small blood vessels are squeezed. This can lead to a lack of oxygen in this area, which damages the tissue.

How can the mattress prevent bedsores?

Bedsores can be prevented by using a mattress to specifically reduce the pressure on sensitive areas of the body such as the shoulders, hips, buttocks or heels. The following are particularly recommended for preventing pressure sores orthopaedic foam mattresses with 7 point-elastic lying zoneswhich enable an even distribution of pressure.

What does a good senior mattress cost?

Good sleep doesn't have to be expensive! In addition to their point elasticity and good body contouring, orthopaedic cold foam mattresses offer excellent value for money. In direct comparison, these senior mattresses are no more expensive than standard mattresses, despite their excellent comfort and support properties.

Added comfort for your senior mattress - pillows, slatted frames, toppers and incontinence pads

You can never have enough of a good thing. If you also live by this maxim, then improve the sleeping comfort of your bed system with a pillow, slatted frame, topper or incontinence topper that is perfectly tailored to your new mattress.

Because hand on heart: a new mattress can significantly improve your sleep and make it more comfortable. However, it is only partly responsible for the quality of sleep in bed. The other part is a good slatted frame, a comfortable pillow and, if necessary, an additional incontinence pad. incontinence pad for a hygienically perfect bed environment. environment.

In our online store, you will find everything you need for a good night's sleep and to improve the quality of your sleep. Discover our extensive range of affordable slatted frames, mattress toppers, mattress protectors, pillows and neck support pillows.