20 Dec
Waterproofing A Mattress: A Solution For the Elderly
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the elderly even when they are being maintained at home can be susceptible to leaking at night, a quick way to destroying a mattress. I sent my sister a waterproof mattress cover for use with my Dad which has a nice soft toweling covering on one side and plastic on the other. This has worked wonders. Recommend this highly at $49.95
A concern … How much body heat does this reflect? If it’s too much, the person lying on it would sweat all night long.
If it’s not much, then how is the person’s body heat absorbed / redistributed?
Thank you.
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:19 amThank you for your concern. The waterproof layer is a polyurethane backing that is breathable to help prevent sweating and heat build-up. The top of the pad is a cotton terry that is also breathable helping to maintain a comfortable body temperature.
Also unlike many waterproof barriers, this special waterproof backing is not stiff and does not make annoying crunching sounds when you move.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:01 pm