High Sofa Bed for Elderly: What Are the Benefits

A high sofa bed for elderly is a great addition to any home. Some people need one while recovering from illness or surgery, so they do not have to tackle the stairs. Others find sofa beds useful when guests stay overnight. Whether it is for a living room, dining room or bedroom, there is a lot to think about when it comes to buying the best high sofa bed for your particular situation… and there is plenty of choice out there.

Comfort is key. The benefits of a sofa bed will only be enjoyed if it does both of its jobs properly: when used as a bed, it must be inviting to sleep on, but equally important, it needs to be sumptuous and supportive to sit on when in its sofa mode.

There are additional considerations. The sofa bed must maintain its integrity in the long-term, even though people of different weights and resting positions may be using it. And it should suit your current home décor too.

Today’s sofa beds benefit elderly people as they are in a whole different class than the sofa beds of a few years ago. Lumps and irritating springs are a thing of the past.

Welcome to the next generation of sofa beds…

Advantages of a sofa bed

Deciding which high sofa bed for an elderly to buy can seem a bit daunting, however it can make a significant difference in their lives. Here are some of their general advantages.

• Save space: As the name suggests, the sofa bed is multi-functional. It can act as both a sofa or chair, and a bed, which is ideal for instances where there is a restricted amount of room.
• Convenient: if walking up the stairs is a difficulty, then having a sofa bed is the most appropriate solution as it ensures that a comfortable bed is slept on, whilst also removing the problem of the stairs. It is also ideal for smaller rooms or apartments, children’s bedrooms or when guests are staying over.
• Comfort: the quality of sofa beds have drastically improved in recent years, and as a result, the popularity of sofa beds is also increasing. Most sofa beds are built to last, and their sturdiness ensures that you feel like you are on an actual bed.
• Easy set up: all of our manual sofa beds allow you to quickly rearrange the sofa into a bed, and vice versa within minutes due to its easy-to-use mechanisms. This is particularly helpful for older people, as it requires minimal effort and time to set up. However, a new option is now available: the electric sofa bed. Using a remote control, the sofa transforms into bed without even having its cushions removed. Its quiet mechanism, sturdy frame and wonderful pocket sprung mattress make this sofa bed comfortable and accessible. A winning combination.

How to choose a high sofa bed for elderly:

The new breed of sofa beds is built to last – their sturdiness ensures that you feel as though you are on an actual bed, so you can rest easy that a good night’s sleep is within reach. The Mobility Furniture Company’s high sofa beds for the elderly are always made using quality components that are durable and maintain their integrity even after extensive use.

Mechanism

When choosing a sofa bed for the elderly, it must be easy to convert from sofa to bed (and vice versa).

There are three main types of sofa bed mechanism:

• Click-clack is when the sofa’s back cushion folds down and clicks flat, which means you lie on the same material that you sit on.
• Pull-out is when the cushions are removed to reveal a frame and mattress. These are better quality and more hygienic than their click-clack counter parts.
• Electric is when the mechanism is motorised. The user simply presses a button on a remote control and the sofa turns into a bed. Another button turns it from bed back into a sofa again.

Appearance

It goes without saying that an important element of choosing a sofa bed is how it will look alongside current furniture. Buying through a company that has a wide-range of rise and recline chair, home care chair and settee collections ensures you will find the best sofa bed, one that looks fabulous. The freedom to customise aspects of the sofa bed, such as the back style, upholstery and seat depth means it will be as comfortable and stylish as it possibly can be.

What are the best high sofa beds?

The Mobility Furniture Company offers high sofa beds for the elderly that are designed to look and feel like regular sofas, but have a well-built, comfortable and easy-to-use bed mode. We opt for high quality pull-out mechanism sofa beds, which means the mattress is tucked inside the sofa; simply put on a sheet and you’re ready to sleep.

The back of the sofa beds can vary and each brings different benefits. Elderly people choose depending on their physical health needs when sitting down, and what looks good. For example, a waterfall back means that tiered layers of padding in three separate pillows cascade down the back of the chair. Each compartment can be opened and the filling adjusted for precise control over back and neck support. Or perhaps two-tier support is more appropriate; this means the top cushion is filled with extra padding so the chair provides increased support for the spine and neck.

As well as different back styles, The Mobility Furniture Company has range of fabric designs that allow customers to choose a high sofa bed for the elderly that best fits in with the appearance of their living space.

The Surrey Collection of sofa beds is available in a fabulous choice of upholsteries and fabrics, including velvet, leather, chenille, velour, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and waterproof. With smart scrolled arms, the sofa beds can be made to match other items of furniture, including rise and recline chairs and settees. As the sofa beds come in three sizes, there is bound to be one that fits.

The sofa beds from the Hampshire Collection are available in three sizes too and have an added layer of padding on the arms for extra comfort. Choose between chenille, velour, leather, velvet, faux leather, polyurethane, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and waterproof upholstery. If you need help deciding on which upholstery to go for, we have an upholstery cleaning guide that may help.

The bottom line

People who work for The Mobility Furniture Company know their products inside out. We’ve been in the business for decades and can talk through what you need from a sofa bed and what we have that can meet your requirements. We can bring sofa beds to your home for you to look at. Or if you would like to buy direct and have a sofa bed delivered right away, we can do that too.

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