The bed is a fundamental element when it comes to guaranteeing a comforting and restful rest for the elderly. In addition to having a good mattress, suitable for your needs, it is also important to take into account the accessories that provide greater comfort. Here are three interesting options.
Urine leak protectors
The bed protection range TENA bed it is perfect for protecting beds and chairs against accidental, moderate and severe urine leakage, and during daily cleaning. Dermatologically tested, it protects the user’s skin and is available in different sizes and levels of absorption to adapt to the needs of each user.
With its absorbent core and waterproof base, presents a soft and comfortable surface against the skin, and offers comfort to the person in charge of care. It has a color code printed on the back for easy identification of the size and level of absorption. It is available in versions TENA Bed Plus dimension 60×90, TENA Bed Plus wings (with extra absorption capacity and with wings to ensure that the product stays in place) and TENA Bed Super (which offers protection against accidental serious urine losses).
Bed linen for social and health centers
Aware that the requirements of hospitals and residences are different from those of hotels, Vayoil Textilea firm specializing in lingerie for hotels and communities, has a wide catalog of special items with specific technical characteristics that meet the needs of these centers.
The range of products offered by Vayoil for the social and healthcare sector have protection as their starting point, an essential factor for this type of establishment. Thus, the mattress protectors They are available in various qualities to ensure the highest level of protection and comfort: PVC, polyurethane, padded waterproof mattress protectors, resistant to autoclave disinfection, as well as double-function protectors that can be used as sheets and protectors at the same time.
In addition to the usual products in this sector, Vayoil Textil has developed special items, such as pillowcases and mattresses with fireproof and anti-slip characteristics. Another of the characteristics that distinguish them from the rest of the market offer is that they are non-slip and therefore very useful for transferring patients from one bed to another, without the mattress suffering displacements.
This firm also has anti-decubitus and anti-slip cushions for those patients with limited mobility and who must spend a lot of time sitting, and fireproof sheetswith a special finish on 100% cotton fabrics that maintains its comfort and breathability and meets the fire retardant requirement if required.
Protectors for a mattress that is always dry and comfortable
He mattress protector It is an indispensable element in the beds of the elderly. Although it is a supplement located in the background, because it is not visible, its function is key, since it preserves the mattress and contributes to the rest of the person.
In this sense, the waterproof protectors of the firm help the mattress offer a much longer useful life, since it is fully protected. This item is resistant to industrial washing, so it maintains excellent quality for longer.
Research has also made mattress protectors contribute to the so-called “culture of rest” thanks to the introduction of new materials. In the case of these mattress protectors, in addition to 100% cotton, we work with Tencela material that has been at the forefront thanks to its properties, as well as other waterproof materials (polyurethane sheets) that allow breathability and soundproofing.
Tencel consists of a 100% natural fiber, of plant origin such as cotton, which is obtained from wood pulp through a completely ecological manufacturing process. This fabric is being highly demanded because it acts like a second skin, regulating body temperature and offering great thermal insulationso that the protector does not give a feeling of heat.
Innovation in this article has also been transferred to clothing, especially as a result of the appearance of sandwich mattress protectors. These have three layers in which 100% cotton or Tencel make up the top and bottom layers. In the center, a polyurethane sheet forms the intermediate layer, so that a waterproof, breathable, anti-mite/bacteria/fungus, soundproof and thermo-regulating mattress protector is achieved.
Furthermore, for his extreme softness It is a highly recommended product to equip beds for the elderly, even for those who have the most sensitive or delicate skin.