Bed – Mattresses & Bed Height

Bed - Mattresses & Bed Height

Medium-Firm Mattress
•	For sleep comfort
•	For transfer safety
	Person has a stable surface from which to push off
	Person won't sink into when getting up
Right Bed Height
•	To reduce falls
•	To ease transfers
	Shift upper body over feet
	Use leg muscles to stand
•	Consider an 18-inch height; adjust if person
	Is tall
	Is short
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A mattress at the appropriate degree of firmness will be comfortable for the person to sleep on. It will also help the individual to easily push off from when getting out of bed. Consider a medium-firm mattress – a mattress that is too hard may intensify any aches and pain; a mattress that is too soft may make it difficult to get out of.

In general, when the person sits at the edge of the bed, his/her feet should be flat on the floor and knees should be in a straight line with the hips. This allows the person to shift his/her weight forward over the feet, making it easier for the leg muscles to help lift the person to the standing position.

For many people, the most suitable bed height is 18 inches (same height as a chair seat). If the person is quite short or tall, the bed height should be adjusted accordingly.