Adjustable Bed Risers – How To Raise Any Adjustable Bed In 2019

Adjustable beds were previously considered mainly for hospitals and clinics. Recently, adjustable beds surged in popularity in-home use. Bed manufacturers began to ride on the popularity wave of adjustable beds in the home setting while offering their own brand of mattresses. But today, people can buy an adjustable bed frame and have the choice of many mattresses. Many people today debate on which type of bed to purchase for their home – regular beds or adjustable beds.

With a Yaasa adjustable bed, you can use their leg risers or put the Yaasa bed frame within a bed frame you already have at home. Adjustable bed frames for the homes have risen to a whole new height.

History of the adjustable bed

The adjustable bed has come into vogue recently as part of the modern home design. This comforting bed, however, is not something new. It has been around since the 19th century. The first patent for a bed with a movable frame was registered by a Cincinnati, Ohio mattress company known as Andrew Wuest and Son.

The original version of the adjustable bed was straightforward – a head that was hinged in order to allow for elevation. The ordinary contraption later inspired bed makers to design a real adjustable bed frame that is still the design that is used today.

Dr. Willis Dew Gatch invented the first adjustable bed base in the early 1900s. Dr. Gatch observed that many patients suffered from severe infections from lying flat for a long time after surgery. In the flat position, a patient is unable to move, with the wounds facing the risk of not draining to heal. Dr. Gatch designed a bed in 1909 that would allow the patient to sit up at rest to drain the surgical lacerations properly.

The bed became popularly known as the Gatch bed, serving as the basis for all adjustable bed frames to be designed later. The bed is split into three separate sections, with each segment capable of being positioned as needed to put the bed into a configuration based on the particular needs of a patient. During World War II, the Gatch bed helped a lot of injured soldiers in the healing process. The positional bed allowed for a degree of comfort that helped with the healing process. The bed that was designed by Dr. Gatch was easily maneuverable to many different positions to give patients the best support and relaxation as they recuperate.

The early Gatch beds were maneuvered using a crank at the foot of the bed. Later, an electric motor was added to help maneuver the bed to the desired position. The adjustable bed today is fully electric that can be adjusted at the touch of a button.

Further improvements were added into the adjustable bed designed by Dr. Gatch. George Ryerson Fowler, another doctor, adjusted the bed to allow it to move to what is now known as the Fowler’s position, which permits the head of the bed to be raised to a 90-degree angle for the patient’s easier feeding, grooming, or breathing. This position also allows for better drainage for some surgical procedures.

The demands of a hospital setting gave rise to additional features to the adjustable bed, including wheels for mobility, side rails to prevent patients from falling, exit alarm, and CPR function position. The added features allow for better care for patients, better safety measures, and quick responses when the patient suffers an emergency.

Adjustable beds at home

The modern bedroom today is no longer relegated just for sleep. The bedroom has also become the entertainment and work hub of the house, with homeowners watching their favorite shows or working with their laptops while resting in bed. Many people read books or magazines before falling off to dreamland, right from the comfort of their bed.

Because of the changing landscape of the bedroom, one company – the Craftmatic Adjustable Bed Company – was established in 1974 for the sole purpose of manufacturing adjustable beds for home use.

Currently, home adjustable beds make it convenient for couples to share their thoughts before going to sleep. It is useful for the elderly to achieve the level of comfort that hospital beds provide. The adjustable bed frame has become sleeker in design while retaining many of the same essential features of an adjustable bed.

Benefits of an adjustable bed

There are several reasons why a traditional, flatbed may not be suited for a good night’s sleep when compared to an adjustable bed. One significant advantage of an adjustable bed is that it allows for an ergonomically correct position of the body, allowing for the natural curvature of the spine during sleep. A bed that promotes a healthy posture eliminates the problems and discomforts that inhibit a night of restful and deep sleep.

In a traditional bed, the body does not distribute the pressure evenly over the bed’s surface, increasing the strain on the heart by forcing it to work harder to take the nourishing oxygen through the bloodstream. An adjustable bed allows the person to adjust the sleep surface to the angles that promote proper blood circulation, thus reducing the strain on the heart. Every individual has specific sleeping needs that can be met only with a custom, adjustable sleep system.

The body does not maintain its proper posture when lying on the flat, traditional bed surface, resulting in tension on the muscles and joints. This reduces the body’s opportunity to rest and recuperate that your muscles should experience during a full night’s sleep. An adjustable bed allows for proper, customized support to the various parts of the body, including the neck and head, the lower back, the legs and knees, and the feet and ankles.

An adjustable bed has advantages over the traditional, flatbed because of healthy posture, relief from pressure, proper blood circulation, and customized support. Added to these are the adjustments that can be made to the bed through the use of electric adjustments to benefit the individual and make it easy for caregivers to get access to the patient.

Types of mattresses for an adjustable bed

An adjustable bed can elevate the top section or the bottom section of the mattress, at various angles between 40 degrees and 70 degrees to provide a person a more comfortable position to read, watch TV, work on their electronics, or sleep.

Not all types of mattresses will be suited for an adjustable bed. The mattress used on an adjustable bed should be durable and flexible.  A good mattress for an adjustable bed must bend and flex to follow the contour of the base, while at the same time maintain its support and structural integrity.

The types of mattresses that are best suited for an adjustable bed include memory foam, latex foam, foam, pocket coils, or a hybrid of these. These have the flexibility to match the curves of the base while maintaining its support and durability.

Traditional innerspring mattresses, airbeds, and water mattresses are not recommended for use on adjustable bed bases and reclining beds. The water or air, respectively, can be impeded, causing a reduction in support.

The Yaasa One Sleep System

If you are looking for an adjustable bed and mattress in the market, one brand stands out from the rest – the Yaasa One Mattress. This mattress is not too soft, but not to firm either, providing you with the perfect balance to give you precise support where you need it. That’s because the Yaasa mattress is an ideal blend of a pocket coil with a memory foam top. The frame is fully automated, providing you all the comfort you need at the touch of a button, regardless of whether you sleep on your back, your side, or you sleep on your stomach.

The Yaasa one sleep system allows you to work read, play, and sleep on your bed, providing you with all the comfort you need in a full night’s sleep. It comes with USB outlets to allow you to use your electronic devices while getting ready to sleep. The mattress is engineered to work with the Yaasa Adjustable bed.

The adjustable bed has a sleek design that allows ample under-bed storage space and wall-hugging technology. The latter will enable you to elevate the head of your bed while not moving away from the nightstand. Use the Yaasa legs to increase under bed storage space.

For a comfortable bedroom, make the Yaasa adjustable bed system an integral part of your bedroom furniture.