wil this mattress help prevent bed sores?
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The key word is "help". Yes, it helps, but only with frequent repositioning of the bed's occupant. My mother, who has back problems and fragile skin, finds it very comfortable. I, however, see a deep sag in the gel foam topper even when the bed goes unoccupied for several hours at a stretch. I have turned the pad over, and end for end, but the sag remains. Still, my mother enjoys it greatly and we have seen no bed sores.
1575881
I'm not sure. We have it on to of another mattress it does break down although it also helps some with extra padding. I don't think that sleeping on it everyday would be good.
1575882
It does help yet you still need to move the person to different positions...side to side for example; it is much more comfortable than a regular mattress.
1575883
No.people in bed for long times must still be turned.Also we returned it because my 100lb mother flattened the mattress.we bought a memory foam mattress & it worked alot better than the gel foam.
1575884
unfortunately my dad passed after a few days so did not use it long. I think a person would still need to be moved somewhat, but this mattress would certainly help very much. It keeps weight from falling on any one area. It feels so much better than a standard mattress or hospital bed. It also is very well made and high quality. I would purchase it in a heart beat for a similar situation.
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I don't know for sure either. I am hoping it does but I have some large "chux" under son's sheets just in case. I know it protects against bed bugs and dust mites. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
885579
Yes, simply because you want to protect your investment. Be sure to get a deep pocket one as this mattress is very thick. We still love ours and will never go back to a conventional mattress
2035108
You can also call the company's customer support. This cushion was recommended to us by the physical therapist, but she recommended we consult customer service and we found them very helpful. The cushion is very helpful in actually healing pressure sores - in just days!
2257659
Standard queen sheets do work--I've put on fitted and normal sheets without issue. I've never used a mattress protector, but it should work. Size-wise should fit fine, unless it's the the ones where you need to stretch it around the corners--this is about twice the thickness as a standard mattress, so anything that needs to fit around the bottom itself and not stretch around the sides could have an issue.
825703
Considering the firmness of the mattress, we found the mattress pad to be a big plus in added comfort. I'm not sure if it's necessary for wetness protection though.
544463
Lenora, I bought the same mattress. Please clarify your question. I bought the protective cover for the mattress to keep it from getting stained.
1252424
I don't seen any reason why the type of mattress you are putting it on should make any difference. Sounds like your mattress may be having some memory lapses (or you would not be considering this item), and this might be just the thing to restore it.
551790
I spend nearly all of my day day night on the roho and since using it have never had a bed sore. The section where my bottom lies does need to be pumped up about once a month but I am on a hospital bed with the head raised during the day. The pump is insluclude and my daughter can pump it without my getting up. Hope that answers your question.
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I would say you'd need an orthopedic type pad. The mattress isn't very padded or comfortable.
1396311
You don't need any mattress pad on a memory foam - that's the whole point of a memory foam - so yes it will.
2062111
This is a complete mattress with a waterproof cover. It has multiple air cells that in/de flate to prevent pressure on an area for a prolonged time. The firmness can be adjusted. I bought it for my elderly father to prevent decubitus ulcers and be is still using it a year later with no problems. Hope this helps.
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As with any fabric, the mattress pad will absorb odors, however it is machine washable. It will not heal or prevent pressure ulcers for a patient though. In general....wash it when she poops the bed and also when you wash your sheets. This pad will also absorb moisture...so if you are looking for her comfort and a clean mattress then you may still want to put a plastic cover over the existing mattress before the pad. I hope this helps to answer your question. :)
2218674
Probably this would be helpful, although it may not be enough. It allows for some good "give" when used in conjunction with a firm mattress.
1176181
Yes, you will be able to keep your memory foam mattress. I purchased this product and it works well.
1948380
David - the mattress does not have cool gel in it as far as I know. However, my wife and I sleep cool on it.
2008111
I always use a mattress protector for my bed, so I may be a little biased. It works well. I dropped a pen in my bed the other day. I have also read comments about people concerned about sweating on the memory foam.