Mainly according to the patient's personal situation. At present, the common mattresses on the market are made of foam, latex, springs and other materials.

1, foam: foam mattress can reduce the pressure on the waist of the elderly and is suitable for the elderly with bedsores and waist diseases.

2. Latex: Latex mattress can prevent users from hanging their waists, which makes them feel comfortable and suitable for the elderly, but latex mattress is not suitable for people with poor spine and allergic to latex.

3. Spring: Spring mattress has the advantages of good elasticity, good support, strong air permeability and durability, and is suitable for the elderly who are healthy and have no bone diseases. Its load-bearing capacity is average, no matter how you sleep, it is easy to make the spine in an abnormal bending state, and it is generally not recommended for the elderly with spinal diseases.