Tossing and turning is a discomfort that keeps people awake at night, particularly as they age. Many elderly men and women have found added levels of comfort in a memory foam mattress, allowing them to sleep longer and better each night.
Though no scientific research has been done to prove or disprove that hypothesis, many believe that the heat sensitive sleep surface could be more comfortable on aging bones. Traditional spring mattresses push back against the body during the night. The pressure points, where skin gets trapped between spring and bone, can get incredibly uncomfortable. These pressure points are actually the cause of most nighttime tossing and turning. These pressure points are especially painful in elderly sleepers, as bones are weaker and skin much more prone to bruising.
A memory foam mattress is responsive to body weight and heat. Unlike a traditional spring mattress pushing back at you, memory foam actually sinks down when you lay on it. Visco-elastic mattress don't just minimize pressure points, they actually eliminate them.
In addition to the lack of springs causing discomfort, many find that they move less because of the way the material sinks around them. By creating a little nest for the sleeper, the mattresses minimize movement by letting people settle into the ideal resting position night after night.
When people toss and turn less they sleep more. It's important to have a full, uninterrupted sleep cycle to wake up feeling well rested. Though it doesn't work for everyone, memory foam has given great results to many elderly men and women.
