Comfiest way to dreamland
GETTING a good night’s sleep can be a particular problem, especially for people with arthritis, who are almost three times as likely as others to report insomnia or excessive sleepiness after struggling all night to nod off, feeling as if they are stuck in an endless loop.
Good sleep doesn’t just reboot your system, refreshing your body and mind for the next day. It also helps to repair your body, easing inflammation and pain.
Have you considered that adjusting the position of your bed could provide better support, improving your sleep and providing some relief from pain?
Adjusting your sleep posture will help to take away the compression forces on joints to bring relief.
At the press of a button, an adjustable bed can be moved into a number of different positions. Using simple and intuitive controls, you can manipulate the ends of the bed to elevate your upper body, legs or both.
Not only that, but being able to raise yourself will make it easier to get in and out of bed, too, which can be crucial if you are suffering from aches and pains.
‘Easy reach’ versions use technology created by aerospace engineers to ensure that beds stay at the angle you want them to, so that you can turn off a light or grab a drink or book from your bedside table without twisting or turning. And there are versions for couples with differing sleep schedules. If one partner wants to sit up and read while the other is ready for dreamland, the two sides of the bed can be positioned individually.
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it is worth looking at the level of postural support we have at night, to help reduce stiffness and pain.
RESEARCH has found that seven out of ten doctors would recommend sitting in a reclined position to help relieve backache.
When a person is reclined, their body is completely supported, removing the strain that causes pain.
It is vital to find a chair that fits well, so it is good to be measured by an expert who will check that your legs and back are fully supported, the armrests are at the right height and you have enough wiggle room. RETIREMENT is a time when we want to try new things, travel, pursue an interest and enjoy life to the full. But many worry about how financially secure they will be at this time of their life. Moving to a smaller property can help people achieve these goals, freeing up cash to make a more comfortable and enjoyable life possible. Not only might it leave you feeling better off, but it could also result in lower heating and utility bills. After all, if only one or two of you live in a large home, it makes little sense to heat and run empty space. And ‘right-sizing’ can even whittle down such indirect costs as travel expenses. Your new retirement property could put you within walking distance of friends or family and close to local facilities and amenities. Or perhaps you are a regular visitor to the seaside or a nearby town and would prefer to live closer and give up the expense of a car. Another practical advantage is that rightsizing will reduce the time and energy that’s needed to run a large household. Maintenance jobs can become tiresome in later years, and hard to keep on top of. So letting someone else take care of these chores can be a real relief. If you decide to live somewhere more manageable and accessible, it’s usually best to make the change sooner, rather than later. Time should be spent enjoying yourself, being with the ones you love and relaxing after a lifetime of hard work. And with activities and social events organised at most retirement developments, there is also plenty of opportunity to try new things, make new friends and get the most out of life.
Let someone else take care of the chores