Selecting The Perfect Bed For Your Residents Part 3

When it comes to selecting the perfect bed for your residents, there’s a lot that needs to be taken into account. With that in mind, below we’re going to delve a little deeper into what it takes to find the ideal bed that encompasses everything that your residents could possibly need in a sleep space.
 

Beds & Mobility
 

Seniors often struggle with mobility. This is because the majority of older people suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis, making it more difficult for them to move easily around. This can impact them in many ways, from how they are able to exercise to how they get in and out of bed. That’s why when it comes to choosing a bed for your residents, it’s important to be selective.
 

For seniors, mobility problems can have a big impact on their quality of life. One of the main problems facing seniors is falls - two out of three accidents that seniors have are falls. While most falls aren’t serious, some can have devastating consequences. That’s why it’s so important that mobility problems are accounted for when it comes to selecting furniture for your residents.
 

Although seniors in care homes tend to be helped in and out of bed, there are times when they may want to get in or out themselves. To make this easier for them, beds with a high line are a must. These make the process of getting in and out of bed that little bit easier for seniors with mobility problems.
 

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