Pressure Maps Comparing TEMPUR Med® Mattress to the Self-Adjusting Air Mattress
TEMPUR Med mattress maps slightly better than a leading self adjusting air mattress and shows better pressure redistribution!!
Proven Savings - Tempur Replaces Static Air Mattresses, Reduces Rental Costs 50%
This paper discusses the financial savings realized in costs of rental support surfaces, after replacing a leading adjustable static air surface with the TEMPUR Med® Therapeutic Mattress.
Reading Pressure Maps to Find the Best Pressure Equalization
It is important to begin by defining ‘support surface’ as: a specialized device for pressure redistribution, designed for management of tissue loads, micro-climate, and/or other therapeutic functions.
Reducing Agitation Among Alzheimer’s Patients
In their conclusions, the investigators suggest that in addition to traditional drug treatment, environmental factors such as the use of Tempur-Pedic® Swedish Mattresses may offer an additional benefit by further reducing agitation among Alzheimer’s patients.
Source: Controlled pilot study commissioned by Tempur-Pedic® Medical, Inc., Released June 2006Sleep and It’s Importance
Sleep is now recognized as an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Medical professionals recognize that any effective wellness program includes healthy diet, regular exercise and each night enough quality sleep.
Sleep Problems Widespread in Long Term Care
Sleep problems appear to be widespread in the elderly – nearly 70% of those studied had at least one complaint and 40% had two or more. Sleep disorders are directly correlated with poorer physical and mental health for the elderly, according to previous research.
Source: McKnightâs Long Term Care News, 1/12/2007