Beds

Adjustable beds move and bend to offer a choice of sitting or lying positions. There is a huge range of electric beds available, but they tend to fall into two main categories: lifestyle beds and profiling beds.

Lifestyle beds

‘Lifestyle’ electric beds usually offer a ‘sit up’ function to make it more comfortable to read or watch TV in bed. They are unlikely to offer different sleeping positions or adjustable height options. Lifestyle beds tend to be aimed at people who want an adjustable bed for comfort and luxury, rather than for health reasons.

Profiling beds

Profiling beds, also known as variable posture beds, offer more flexibility, with a variety of positions and features. They are more suitable for those with specific medical or health needs. Profiling beds can be adjusted manually or electrically while the person is on the bed. Most domestic adjustable beds are electric. They are controlled by a handset, which means the person in bed can make adjustments themselves.

Types of profiling beds

Profiling beds have sectioned mattresses that allow them to bend into different positions. When buying a profiling bed, you can choose between:

Two-part adjustable beds The upper section can be raised, making it possible to sit up to read or watch TV, and making it easier to get in and out of bed. These are sometimes referred to as ‘sit up’ beds.

Three-part adjustable beds In addition to the back raise, there is a break at the knee, which helps to prevent you slipping down the bed.

Four-part adjustable beds These are like three-part beds, but with an additional flat section for you to sit on.

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