Adjustable bases offer many benefits for older adults. The ability to raise the head or foot of the bed can be crucial for preventing pressure points from forming or relieving symptoms of chronic health conditions.Although sleep experts recommend against spending time in bed while you are not sleeping, sometimes this is unavoidable for people recovering from injuries or those who live with chronic pain. Adjustable beds can help you be more comfortable while you read, watch TV, or visit with family while in bed.

Mattress choice is highly personal, and the best mattress for you depends on your body type, your preferred sleep position, and your needs and preferences. Older adults with chronic pain might prefer a pressure-relieving memory foam mattress, whereas those with limited mobility might prefer a hybrid model with reinforced edge support.Be sure to check if your existing mattress is compatible with an adjustable base before purchasing a new base or mattress.

Adjustable beds and electric profiling beds both rest on height adjustable bed platforms and operate with a ‘rise and fall’ style that can make getting in and out of bed much easier for low mobility to get in and out of bed. Height adjustable beds can also aid moving and handling tasks and patient transfers if a carer is involved. However, if you are looking to buy a care bed and would like/require a larger range of movements both to allow for user comfort and easier caring access, then a profiling bed would be a better option. The sectioned base of a profiling bed offers a wider range of m