Hi lapis,
Unfortunately there is no specific way to “match” a mattress to any specific medical conditions or body type based on specs or “theory at a distance” and the best way to know which mattress is suitable for any person (regardless of any medical issues) would either be your own personal testing or more detailed conversations with a knowledgeable and experienced retailer or manufacturer when you can’t test a mattress in person (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).
I would also make sure you’ve read the tutorial post here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you with how to make the best possible choices … and know how and why to avoid the worst ones.
[quote]I am on a fixed income, senior, and not working… but need a firmer mattress… what do you think of the Latex Bliss or latex mixed beds at The Healthy Bed Store in Folsom, Ca?
Ilive in Sacramento, CA.[/quote]
Pure Latex Bliss uses high quality materials in their mattresses (either blended Talalay or 100% natural Talalay) so from a quality/durability perspective they are certainly good quality choices.
I’m not sure of which mattress you are referring to at the Healthy Bed Store but if you can provide the specifics of the layers and components of the mattress you are referring to (see this article) and post them on the forum or provide a link to where they are listed I’d be happy to make some comments about the quality/durability of the materials or help you identify any potential weak links in their design.
Of course the durability of the materials has little to do with whether a mattress is a suitable choice for you or not in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences) … only with how long a mattress will maintain its comfort and support so suitability and durability are two separate issues in a mattress. There is more in post #3 here about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase.
There is more information about dust mite allergies in post #2 here that may be helpful.
You may have seen this already but just in case you haven’t the better options and possibilities I’m aware of in the Sacramento area are listed in post #5 here.
Phoenix