Do you need a new bed?
How long a sleep set lasts depends on its quality and care. The performance of a poor quality set can deteriorate quickly, while top quality sets can be expected to perform well for several years. Generally, you should carefully evaluate the comfort of your sleep set after to ten years of nightly use.
Here, is a suggestion on how to conduct a comfort comparison test at your local mattress retailer. Try taking off your shoes and lying down on the mattress to find out how it feels. And, test your current sleep set with the following bed check:
1) Can u feel or see the uneven or sagging areas?
2) Is the cover soiled or tore?
3) When you wake up, are your muscles sore? Do you still feel tired?
Here are some tips for a wise buy….
COMFORT. A mattress doesn’t have t be as hard as a board to be good for you. You’ll sleep best in a bed that offers you superior comfort as well as good support. Trust your body to tell which bed feels best.
SPACE. Select a mattress that gives you enough room for easy, free movement. Couples should have queen or king size mattress to ensure both individuals have enough space to feel comfortable.
SETS. Matching mattress and foundations are designed to work together to enhance comfort and support, the foundation acts as a giant shock absorber, taking a lot of the wear and tear of nightly use,
VALUE. Shop for the best value, not the lowest price. “Bargain bedding” in no bargain when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Buying the best you can afford is a healthy investment in yourself.
Sleep Tips for Older Adults
Exercise. 20-30 minutes at least 3 times a day a week in ideal. But not too close to bed time.
Limit Naps. Taking long afternoon naps can interfere with nighttime sleep patterns. If you need a nap, don’t sleep longer than 30 minutes.
Take A Walk. Studies show people who get adequate natural daylight tend t sleep better at night
Create A Good Sleep Environment. Sleep in a cool, quite, dark room on a comfortable, supportive mattress.
Check Medications. Some medications may cause daytime drowsiness while others may cause sleeplessness. Ask your physician.
Don’t Worry About Falling Asleep. Stay relaxed. Te more you worry, the worse you’ll sleep.
Avoid Caffeine in the Evening. Stimulants such as coffee, tea, chocolates and sodas make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Keep Regular Hours. Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same morning. Sticking to a schedule helps your biological clock.
Watch What You Drink. Limit drinking liquids a few hours before bedtime. Drinking alcohol before bed makes it harder to get good night’s sleep.
Don’t Go To Bed Stuffed Or Starved. A stomach that is either too full or too empty may cause physical discomfort, making difficult to sleep through the night.
Develop A Sleep Ritual. Transition to sleep is easier by doing the same thing each night just before bed.
THE END.
I guess this is not just tips for older adults…hahhaha…
Hope u guys have a goodnight sleep after reading this! Ahahahah~! XD
Guess we’re the kinda ppl who don’t care much bout the bed already till we really need to get one…once we have a bed, that’s it! Lol XD
Friday, April 3, 2009
Beds Beds Beds....
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