Hi My mom shows symptoms of getting aged like having a back ache and such irritations. I hope changing her foam mattress into a hard sponge one would comfort her. I have contacted a quality mattresses professional at St. Catherines, who seem to have such kind of medicated mattresses in stock. Has anyone bought from them ? Got suggestions ?
Hi, the decision to change a foam mattress to a harder one sounds good, however, it is recommended to consult with a specialist, because if your mom has a serious condition she may need spring mattress, or a combination of a mattress and a mattress topper. It is really important to understand what pain she is suffering from, and she must try the mattress herself to make sure it feels good. "Quality" mattress is not enough - it has to be something that is good specifically for HER. So, for people suffering from back ache, there are excellent latex mattresses, and there are also great toppers, for example Extra Plush Bamboo Fitted Mattress Topper or High Density 4 Pound Elastic Mattress Topper. Mattress toppers is a great thing because they can change the feeling of the mattress - if it feels slightly too firm (it can happen during the first few weeks), a topper will provide a softer feeling. But even without topper, consider that a mattress that is too firm might not solve the problem. The perfect mattress will have the right support, the right firmness and density and the right thickness. A topper is just an option (and not an expensive one), so consider it as well. I suggest looking at this link here http://whymattress.com/best-mattress-topper-reviews/, I ordered from there and I am happy with my futon and latex mattresses with high firmness. By the way, I don't know what pain your mom has exactly, but here are some great toppers for hip pain (just an idea, maybe you can use it on your existing mattress?) Bamboo fitted extra plush mattress topper Lucid 3 Inch Mattress Topper Double Thick Extra Plush Topper Good luck!