Modern-day electric beds are designed with both functionality and style in mind. Long gone are the days of unwieldy and cumbersome hospital beds being brought home. Nowadays, people buy adjustable beds for numerous reasons.
Health reasons, mobility, post-surgery or as a luxurious alternative to a standard bed, there are many advantages in choosing an electric adjustable bed. We’ve set out these below.
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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
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Sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. For anyone with arthritis, lack of sleep can make symptoms worse. Studies have shown that people with arthritis are 80% more likely to experience poor sleep. Poor sleep cycles can become established, and people living with arthritis can find getting to sleep and staying asleep a problem. One way to eliminate this cycle is by sleeping on an electric bed.
Adjustable beds offer several benefits to help people with arthritis sleep better. They also help alleviate pain symptoms from sleeping in an uncomfortable position. In the following post, we outline five ways that an adjustable bed can help you get a better night’s sleep.
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A telltale sign that you’re not getting the best sleep is waking up with aches and pains caused by an uncomfortable bed. Sleeping on an adjustable electric bed is an excellent way of getting restful sleep.
Research tells us that adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night to function at our best. For many, though, this is not the reality. Sleep issues such as falling over to sleep or waking through the night are common complaints.
So why are adjustable beds better for sleeping? We’ve set out below six reasons why an electric bed will not only help you nod off but also help you stay asleep through the night.
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For anyone thinking about purchasing an adjustable bed, there are lots of models in the market nowadays. Electric beds have come a long way from the old-style hospital bed.
Knowing what to look for when buying an electric adjustable bed is an important consideration. You need to consider the type, designs available and the size of the bed you’ll need – also, the cost and your budget, and whether you need a special mattress or adaptations.
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Although snoring is a common complaint, it can be particularly disruptive to you or your partner’s sleep. It’s widely believed that half the population snore at some time in their life, with more men in Ireland snoring than women.
Although snoring can be caused by sleep apnoea, it’s usually because of lifestyle factors such as being overweight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol or sleeping on your back.
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Electric beds can be adjusted into various positions to make sleeping more comfortable. They allow you to raise the whole bed or adjust the head and foot end using a remote control.
Offering a wide range of benefits for people who have underlying health conditions or mobility issues, electric adjustable beds can help reduce the discomfort that can arise from sleeping on an unsupportive bed or from a poor sleeping position.
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With the Christmas festivities coming to a close, many of us are turning our attention to our New Year Resolutions.
Whether it’s giving up something or choosing to eat better or get fitter, there’s no better resolution to make than promising ourselves a better night’s sleep.
Buying a new bed is a long-term investment and considering the average lifespan of a mattress is around 7 – 8 years, it’s worth spending as much as you can afford.
When choosing a new bed we recommend you arm yourself with all the necessary information beforehand.
We’ve put together the following tips, as recommended by the National Bed Federation, on what to look for when buying a new bed.
This Back Care Awareness Week we’re reminded that approximately four out of every five adults will experience back pain at some stage in their life.
Whilst there are many physical and psycho-social factors that contribute to back pain – heavy physical work, frequent bending, twisting, lifting, obesity, stress, anxiety and depression – it’s worth remembering that a good supportive bed has an important role to play in relieving back pain.
