HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Do you need a new bed?

You may need a new mattress if…

Beds don’t last forever. Even if it looks okay, it may not be giving you the support or comfort you need for a good night’s sleep. A mattress’s life span is affected by several factors such as the quality, care and amount you use it (e.g. reading, watching TV and sleeping each night versus occasional use of a spare bed). Changes in lifestyle (marriage, new home) and in our bodies (losing or gaining weight, ageing, etc) can also necessitate a change of bed. Here’s a few things to consider: Have you had your mattress more than seven years? Do you wake up with stiffness and/or aches and pains? Are you sleeping as well as you did a year ago? Have you had a better night’s sleep in a bed other than yours? Does your mattress show signs of visible wear and tear (it sags, is lumpy etc)?