In this article you will learn some facts about the sleep of older people:

• Changes related to sleep;
• Which mattress for an elderly person to choose?

People of the golden age often experience sleep disorders. With age, the duration of deep sleep (phases 3 and 4) decreases. Sleep becomes more sensitive. Older people often wake up at night, and to supplement the lack of sleep, they have to sleep during the day. Sleep disturbance occurs at the slightest noise, light or flipping. Turning, in turn, can be difficult, as it entails pain, discomfort and even worse, there is a high chance of waking up at night not to fall asleep at all. It is not easy to do so.

Age-related sleeping problems

We are not wizards, however, choosing the right mattress helps greatly.

If you are an older person, or if you are worried about your parents – Viscofoam® material comes in handy. It’s not just about comfort. This material brings undeniable health care. Using a mattress from this material reduces the number of flips (which we understand can cause discomfort). Because one of the reasons we roll over at night is to try to relieve the pressure on our joints. The Moonlight®, Moontex® and Moonpur® mattresses do not disrupt blood circulation and do not compress blood vessels and tissues. In addition, if there is a risk of bedsores, the Viscofoam® mattress will help with prevention.

Please be careful with cheap materials that not only will not have the desired effect but can also cause big problems. After all, in some mattresses «with memory» you can immerse too deeply, which will complicate the movement, and you will get hot, and some, on the contrary, will be too hard. In no case should older people sleep on a rigid mattress.

Tips to help cope with sleepless nights

Set the mood. Your bedroom should be dark and cool. The most common cause of insomnia is the wrong atmosphere.

Prepare your mind and body for sleep. Try reading for pleasure or listening to soothing music. With the approval of the doctor, a warm bath immediately before bed can help you sleep.

An early evening walk will have a positive effect.

Physical activity during the day will help you sleep more calmly at night.

Control drugs. Consult your doctor about the effect of drugs on sleep. Although some medications help you sleep, they can cause fragmented sleep, as well as early awakening.

Limit the time you spend in bed. Older people often go to bed too early. Then an early morning awakening occurs. And you have to either get up, prevent everyone else from sleeping, or lie down until everyone wakes up. Thus, a fragmented sleep appears.

Control daytime naps. Their duration should not exceed 20 minutes, otherwise it will be harder to sleep at night.

Add mental activity. Hobbies, training courses, volunteer work, social activities will help you improve your sleep.

You need a new mattress immediately if…

1. You often wake up from numbness of limbs or pain in parts of the body. And it’s not only because you have become older;
2. Your age mattress doesn’t look as elegant as you. This leads to the hammock effect (in this situation, the spine does not receive the necessary support, sags, twists);
3. You bought a mattress more than seven years ago. After all, your body changes in seven years, and your mattress must satisfy your needs.

If you have any questions about how to choose a mattress for the elderly or need to discuss your wishes, please feel free to contact our friendly team, even if you will not buy a mattress from us. We are not assertive. We will help you choose a mattress.

With love, the company Mollyflex®