Best Mattresses For The Elderly Mobility, Back, And Joint Pain

Best mattresses for the elderly

Getting older is inevitable, but bedtime discomfort isn’t. If you feel your bones, joints, and muscles in bed or struggle to get in and out of bed, a new mattress could solve all your problems.

For example, if you struggle with bending down, a thicker mattress will raise your sleeping level, so there is no dropdown when getting into bed.

Or, if your problem is moving around in bed and finding a comfortable position, a firmer mattress or a more responsive material will make this easier.

This article explores the best mattresses for the elderly (or older people) based on problems like low mobility and excessive joint pain.

Let’s jump in!

Best mattress to make getting into bed easier

Struggling to get in and out of bed makes bedtime a chore, and it can even cause considerable discomfort if you have leg, hip, or lower back pain.

We recommend a bed height of 2-3cm above waist level for mobility, so your mattress should be thicker or thinner than your bed frame.

For most people, this means a mattress between 25cm and 30cm thick (the thicker the mattress, the lower the bed frame should be).

Additionally, firm pocket spring mattresses make getting out of bed easier because you can bounce yourself off the bed, giving you a boost.

Here are a few recommendations:

Best mattresses for elderly. Best mattress to make getting into bed easier. Millbrook Beds Lavish 1000 Ortho – 25cm thick, natural fillings, 1,000 pocket springs. — Pictured: Millbrook Beds Lavish 1000 Ortho – 25cm thick, natural fillings, 1,000 pocket springs.

Pictured: Giltedge Beds Tranquillity - is a 27cm thick memory foam with 2,000 pocket springs.

Pictured: Sleepeezee Jessica Support – 25cm thick, 800 pocket springs, breathable fibres.

Best mattress for joint pain (e.g., arthritis)

If you suffer from joint paint, you should avoid firm mattresses. The best firmness for joint paint is medium or medium firm for pressure relief.

Medium mattresses suit people under 190 lbs, while medium-firm mattresses suit people over 190 lbs. Most older adults weigh under this, so they should choose a medium mattress for a soft, cushioned sleeping experience.

Here are a few recommendations:

Shire Beds Pennine Pillowtop 1000 pocket spring mattress. — Pictured: Shire Beds Pennine Pillowtop 1000 – soft cushioning with excellent, medium support.

Birlea Bliss Mattress – soft foam layers with medium support and 800 pocket springs.

Best mattress for heat retention

Many older people struggle to stay warm, and one of the best ways to improve bedtime warmth is with a mattress that traps heat.

Additionally, a warmer mattress can relieve pain in your back and joints, helping you stay comfortable at night.

Memory foam is the best material for trapping heat, so our recommendations below are all high-quality memory foam mattresses.

Here are a few recommendations:

Giltedge Beds Sirocco – 2.5cm of memory foam and 2,000 pocket springs. Despite retaining heat, this mattress also has cool touch fabric to reduce night sweats. — Pictured: Giltedge Beds Sirocco – 2.5cm of memory foam and 2,000 pocket springs. *Despite retaining heat, this mattress also has cool touch fabric to reduce night sweats.*

Silentnight Memory Lyra Mattress. Miracoil springs. — Pictured: Silentnight Memory Lyra – a warm, comfortable medium mattress with Miracoil springs for bouncy support across the sleep surface.

Sleepeezee G3 Memory Mattress. 3200 pocket springs. — Pictured: Sleepeezee G3 Memory Mattress – medium with 3,200 pocket springs. This mattress has a 4cm thick layer of breathable graphite memory foam.

Best mattress for back support

We recommend a medium-firm memory gel/foam mattress if you have a bad back. Medium-firm mattresses support back and side sleeping, letting you get comfortable.

Although many older people buy an orthopedic mattress for back pain, this is the opposite of what you need – a pressure-relieving surface to reduce pain.

Here are a few recommendations: