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When people retire, they begin to draw on the investments they've made throughout their working years. But they often overlook one of the most rewarding investments they can make - a new mattress.
"Retirees are usually very cost conscious," said Arthur Grehan, executive director of the American Innerspring Manufacturers, a nonprofit trade group that provides free information on restful sleep and sleep surfaces. "That leads many of them to try and squeeze a few more years out of a 10-, 15-, or even 20-year-old mattress. It's a recipe for sleepless nights and a not-so-restful retirement."
That's why AIM recommends starting retirement on the right foot by investing in a quality mattress.
"A new sleep surface can make a world of difference when it comes to maximizing sleep," Grehan said. "I think retirees who replace a 10-year-old mattress with a new one will be quite shocked at the difference it makes."
AIM also suggests that seniors avoid sleep surfaces that come in and out of fashion. Waterbeds, air mattresses, solid foam mattresses and other trendy sleep surfaces don't always offer the maximum support, longevity and motion control seniors need, Grehan said. These products get plenty of advertising, but they don't have the years of supporting research and track record of sturdy, well-made innerspring mattresses.
"Retirement is a wonderful milestone," Grehan said. "It's when a lifetime of hard work pays off. I always encourage seniors not to ruin their ability to enjoy it. Getting a new mattress is easy, and it'll only cost pennies a day over the course of your retirement. But what a difference it can make in your ability to enjoy the break you've earned."
To learn more or to request free copies of "Rate Your Home for Retirement" and "Ten Tips for Buying a New Mattress," visit www.aiminfo.org or call (800) TUCK-ME-IN (882-5634). -NU |
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