With more people living longer quality of life in our later years takes on more importance. Being mobile is central to ageing well and for our mental and physical wellbeing.
According to the Centre for Ageing Better, “The homes that people live in significantly impact on their wellbeing and ability to live their lives the way they want to. Research shows that 80 per cent of homeowners aged 65 and over wish to stay where they are”.
Adapting our homes to our changing mobility needs is essential in maintaining independence. An adjustable bed is just one way that we can enhance our mobility while improving quality of life.
Below we set out the reasons why electric adjustable beds assist people with maintaining mobility. They offer numerous health benefits, contribute to assisted living and staying independent, and improve sleep
Health Benefits
Electric beds offer several health benefits to people living with chronic pain. By adjusting to different positions, the bed accommodates your particular needs, such as raising the upper or lower part of the body. Changing the bed’s position also helps when you rest, aiding recovery and helping the body to rejuvenate while sleeping.
Adjusting the bed angle also helps to elevate affected areas to prevent swelling and improve circulation. To alleviate or prevent swollen ankles, feet or legs an adjustable bed can be raised above the heart level, improving circulation and assisting recovery.
Being confined to bed due to illness or surgery can make people more susceptible to pressure sores. An adjustable bed can reduce the risk of bedsores developing as they change the bed during the night, gently manipulating the body into a more supportive and comfortable position. Handset controls with preset functions are particularly helpful to anyone with mobility issues as they can be programmed to change the bed’s angle throughout the night.
Regaining and Maintaining Independence
Having control of your recuperation and regaining independence is an important factor for people recovering from surgery. For older people, in particular, who require long term care because of reduced mobility, chronic pain, or other health problems, an electric adjustable bed offers many benefits.
From getting in and out of bed to sitting up in a comfortable position, an electric adjustable bed functions in maintaining independence. With reduced mobility, quite often people don’t wish to burden others for help. An electric bed helps people regain control as they can easily raise the bed to a position where the person can quickly get out of bed unaided.
Sleep Benefits
Sleep is essential to our physical and mental wellbeing. Sleeping in a comfortable bed that offers the right amount of contouring support helps us wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Not only that, but the restorative powers of sleep also help the body renew and boost the immune system.
Find Out More About Electric Beds At Dalzells
For more information on adjustable beds, browse our online store or visit our showroom in Markethill. We’re easily accessible, just off the A28 between the cities of Armagh and Newry; 30 minutes from Lisburn, 45 from Belfast, an hour from Dublin and Derry~Londonderry.
We’re also ideally located to serve the local towns of Portadown, Dundalk, Drogheda and Monaghan. We’ve good stock availability adjustable beds on display from leading brands Respa, Sherborne Upholstery, Hestia Motion and MiBed. What’s more, we carry stock for immediate delivery or collection. With additional discounts for Multibuy, Free Delivery and our Price Promise, you can be sure you’re getting a great deal. Call or Email today, because we appreciate your business!
