With menopause, hot flashes, chills and night sweats can keep you tossing and turning for hours before sleep finally arrives. The resulting tangled, damp sheets and bedding doesn’t help. Opting for bed linens that beat the heat and perspiration can help you get a better night’s sleep.
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for the elderly because it makes them more alert and energetic during the day, enhances memory and attention, and has a direct impact on their mental and physical health. Learn more about improving the sleep of a senior you love.
Trying to sleep with the hot, itchy skin of an eczema flare up might feel impossible. Here are some of the best blankets for eczema though that help cool and comfort skin for a better night’s sleep.
One key step to keeping your hair in place while sleeping is to prepare your head and hair for a night of rolling and rubbing against bedding. These tips will have your hair all set and ready for the battle.
This guide will provide you with everything you need to know about adjustable beds for seniors, review the best adjustable beds for the elderly, and look at the different factors that may make one adjustable bed better or worse for older adults.
No need to buy a new bed if you need a taller one. You can raise your existing bed’s height by using bed risers, mattress toppers and support systems. Here are some of the best ways to make your bed taller… without buying a new one.
Side sleeping is a popular sleeping position for older adults so it’s important to choose a mattress that properly supports and comforts senior and elderly bodies. Here is important information on selecting a mattress for side sleepers plus a recommendations.
If you have been noticing that your elderly relative is turning into a confirmed sleepy head the following article can help you understand why that is and why it is so important for your aging loved one to balance their need for sleep with more frequent napping.
For restful, pain-free sleep, seniors who sleep on their stomachs need a mattress that provides solid support while also contouring and cushioning pressure points. Learn more about buying the best mattresses for seniors who sleep on their stomachs.
Seniors who sleep on their backs should ensure that their spines are properly aligned and the body is supported to reduce age-related aches and pains. This guide will show you how to find the perfect mattress for aging back sleepers.
Help your elderly loved one get better quality sleep each night by providing them with the right sleepwear. The right sleep shirt allows your loved one to sleep better by being more comfortable, breathable and facilitating free movement. Here are my top recommendations.
Choosing the right mattress for an overweight senior is a bit of a conundrum. Here is how to balance the firm support of heavier individuals and soft cushioning needed to comfort the aches and pains of aging.