Hello nramchandran,
Thank you for posting your question on The Mattress Underground; you have come to the right place for help and information. You have quite a bit going on; and since I don’t know where you live, I will assume you are willing to shop online for your purchase. The most important thing to note if you do shop online is the return policy that each company offers. you don’t want to incur surprise charges that you are unaware of, or miss trial periods where you can return items that do not meet your needs.
I am going to recommend you look at a motion base to make the time your wife spends in bed the most comfortable it can be. Motion bases can enhance back and side sleepers, depending on the options. One of the TMU members is Reverie. My company sells their 5D base, and I would encourage you to look at the features and benefits for all of their bases. They offer a “Bedding Bonus” to people who mention The Mattress Underground when purchasing one of their latex mattresses, which we will talk about soon. I am also familiar with the Glideaway motion bases. What I like about Glideaway that could be applicable to you is their Elevation Kit Option. This may be a feature that could help your wife getting in and out of bed.
Regardless of what features and benefits appeal to you, having the ability to elevate her legs, and raise the head or elevation to assist with getting in and out of bed should help her daily. If you have a queen size bed, then you would both be in the same position through the night. If her legs are elevated, your legs would also be elevated. If you have a king size bed, then you could get two twin XL bases, and you could operate independently of each other; meaning if she had her legs elevated, you would not need to be in the same position.
Again, the Mattress Underground has Trusted members who specialize in Latex, and offer a TMU discount. Our company uses latex throughout our entire line, and latex is the best product to use on any motion base. Latex is rubber, and will not have any residual effects from bending or moving with your base.
Because your wife has been on a firm mattress and is a back sleeper, I would talk to one of the Latex Trusted Members about what configuration would be best for her. I believe they will recommend a layered mattress including a medium firm ILD on top, but let’s leave that to the experts. Our company doesn’t offer anything firmer than a 35 ILD. Because latex will feel different from the innerspring mattress you have had for the past 6 years, you should try and visit a local store that offers 100% latex mattress and see if you find it comfortable. I am assuming that you could go out to a store without your wife and try the beds, Again, if you have two twin XL bases, you could each get a mattress that is comfortable for you, and they could be different levels of soft and firm from each other.
This can be a daunting task, and it may be easier once you have decided on latex or spring to call the companies and talk through your important points with a knowledgeable customer service representative. Remember to ask for your Mattress Underground discount, and understand the shipping and return policies.
i wish you much success in finding a bed that both you and your wife find comfortable.
Debbie Lewis
Parklane Mattresses
