Greater comfort contributes to better, healthier sleep
Sleep deprivation is a common challenge for older adults, often leading to numerous other health risks such as increased falls, a decline in ADLs, and various other impacts on the mind and immune system.
Consider these factors when choosing a mattress to help provide a better night’s sleep for your residents.
1. MATTRESS FIRMNESS
Many residents may have a preference as to how firm or soft their mattress is. Offering residents a choice of mattress upon arrival can increase their overall satisfaction, and ultimately, their sleep quality. The Panacea®
Flip™ mattress is a unique solution that
provides two firmness levels to accommodate differing preferences, allowing you to give residents a choice in their own comfort.
2. RESIDENT BODY TYPE
It's important to choose the right mattress for a resident’s body type to ensure he or she can properly immerse into the surface without the risk of bottoming out. For example, heavier residents may require a firmer mattress with more uplifting support to achieve adequate immersion and comfort. Allowing a resident to immerse properly into a mattress helps to redistribute pressure away from common pressure points like the shoulders and coccyx, which may ultimately lead to a better quality of sleep.
3. RESIDENT SKIN INTEGRITY
The health and integrity of a resident’s skin can be greatly impacted by factors such as shear and microclimate. Shear
is caused by the combination of pressure and
friction when a resident is moving or being repositioned in bed and can result in skin tears and overall degradation of health. In addition, poor microclimate management can cause heat and moisture to compromise skin integrity. Unique mattress designs as well as innovative mattress covers and overlays can help address these concerns.
