Special Needs
Grinding your teeth at night? Here’s what to do
Do you sometimes wake with jaw and neck pain? You may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Read on to discover more about this sleep disorder. Involuntary grinding and clenching of your teeth while you sleep is also known as bruxism. It most commonly occurs in children, adolescents and young adults but…
Read MoreTop tips for sleeping when you’re sick
When you’re not well, sleep is one of the best things you can do. Unfortunately, sleeping when you’re sick isn’t as easy as it sounds. Here is our best advice on how to get quality sleep to help you recover. Sleep to recover Sleeping when you’re sick is one of the best things you…
Read MoreSleeping on a hot night : our top tips to beat the heat
We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but sleeping on a hot night can be easier said than done! Summer in Australia can get very hot, and this heat is not just limited to the day. Extreme heat, especially at night, can play havoc with your sleep making…
Read MoreWhat is a sleep study?
If you experience difficulties with your sleep, you doctor may order a sleep study. But what is it? What can you expect? And what are the benefits? What is a sleep study? A sleep study is a non-invasive medical test that monitors your sleep. It’s done to diagnose sleep disorders that can’t be identified by…
Read MoreIs pain keeping you awake? How to sleep with pain
Trying to sleep with pain can be frustrating and difficult, especially if your pain is ongoing or severe. Types of pain Pain can be caused by a number of things, but it’s usually categorised as being acute or chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It lasts less than…
Read MoreTop 7 Sleep Tips for Children with Special Needs
Children with disabilities can often experience difficulty sleeping, which can certainly take its toll on both you and them. A lack of sleep can impact mood and behaviour and can even affect your health. So, ensuring both you and your child get the rest you require is essential. To help you, here are some useful…
Read MoreBeds for Special Needs that can Take a Bounce
Doesn’t getting into bed feel so good at the end of a busy day? Nearly everyone can relate to that. But for some, getting into bed – never mind sleeping – can be hard. And just how hard depends on the person’s individual needs. Ever felt anxious, hyperactive, over-tired, excited or simply too awake for bed?…
Read MoreGetting to the Bottom of Bariatric Mattresses
Bariatric mattresses are no joke Knock-knock who’s there? Barry Atric. Oh, Bariatric, Matt Ress said. It’s no joke. Some people need extra heavy-duty support when it comes their mattress. And a bariatric mattress helps provide that support. But what is a bariatric mattress? And what does bariatric mean? Isn’t it a medical thing? What’s it…
Read MoreBuilding a better institutional mattress
Institutional mattresses and bedding tend to bring to mind a utilitarian unfriendly environment. Bedguard puts a new view on institutional care with a better institutional mattress. Aged care facilities, nursing homes as well as rehabilitation facilities can benefit immensely from these easy to care for mattresses. Their durability means less costly replacements from damage and…
Read MoreHelping your special needs child get a good night’s sleep
Children often have a hard time getting to sleep and this is especially true of those who have special needs. Children with physical difficulties may have problems sleeping. It’s a good idea to consult with your medical practitioner to determine what are the best ways in helping your special needs child get a good night’s…
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