Six secrets for middle-aged and elderly people to buy mattresses

Author: Synwin–Mattress Suppliers

As the parents get older, their physique begins to decline, and the bones gradually become loose and degenerate, so the requirements for the comfort of life become higher. In particular, the choice of mattress is very important, so how do middle-aged and elderly people choose a mattress? The editor recommends the following six points: Coconut palm mattress is the first choice. Coconut palm mattresses have moderate hardness and are warm in winter and cool in summer, breathable, hygroscopic and elastic. They are the first choice for the elderly to choose mattresses.

Among them, the full-brown fiber elastic mattress made of mountain palm silk or coconut palm silk has better air permeability and water permeability, can keep the quilt dry and loose in winter, and is conducive to heat dissipation in summer, and has the characteristics of warm in winter and cool in summer. Mattresses for the elderly should be hard and not soft. According to the sleeping habits and physiological characteristics of the elderly, the choice of mattress should be firm rather than soft.

Too soft bed, the compression of the body weight will make the middle of the bed low and the surrounding high, which will affect the normal physiological flexion of the lumbar spine of the elderly, causing contraction, tension and spasm of the lumbar muscles and ligaments, which will further aggravate the waist discomfort. Moreover, the physique of the elderly has begun to degenerate, and a bed that is too soft is easy to fall, which will make it difficult for him to get up and lie down without support. The body curve fits the mattress.

Let the old man lie down, and the family members put their hands into his neck, back, waist and buttocks to the bottom of the thighs to see if there is any space; then turn over and feel whether these body parts fit the mattress, if there is basically no space The gap and the curve fit, indicating that the mattress is suitable for the elderly to sleep and can bring comfort. The length of the mattress must be 20 cm longer than the human body. When purchasing a mattress for the elderly, the height factor should be considered, while leaving room for pillows and hands and feet.

Therefore, it is recommended that when purchasing a mattress, the personal height should be added to 20 cm as the most appropriate size, which can make the elderly sleep more relaxed and without pressure. Turn frequently and clean regularly. In the first year of purchase and use of a new mattress, flip it forward and backward, left and right, or head and foot every 2 to 3 months to make the spring of the mattress evenly stressed, and then flip it about every six months.

Vacuum the mattress regularly, but do not wash it directly with water or detergent. Do not often sit on the edge of the bed, because the 4 corners are the most fragile, and sitting on the edge of the bed for a long time will easily damage the edge guard spring. The purchase of mattresses for middle-aged and elderly people depends on the brand.

It is recommended to buy a brand mattress, which has better material, quality and spring support. Moreover, it is necessary to pay attention to some more detailed and important things such as registered trademark, place of origin, factory name, and certificate of conformity.