Most people would prefer to die at home than in hospital. If dying at home could be made more feasible and well resourced, ...

The death of a senior living resident led to a recall of more than 200,000 adult portable bed rails on Thursday by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission due to entrapment and asphyxia risks from ...

The home for the elderly features a “memory room,” designed for therapy, where residents can engage in games like Scrabble ...

In an era where healthcare demands are evolving rapidly, the global medical bed market is on an impressive growth trajectory. According to recent projections, this market is expected to exceed USD ...

The best smart beds and mattresses allow you to effortlessly combat the issues keeping you awake at night, allowing you to supercharge your sleep. While our guide to the year’s best mattresses ...

Also known as a narrow single mattress, this is the smallest adult bed you can buy. While it’s the same length as a standard single – and therefore long enough for most adults – it’s 15cm narrower.

Learn more The best sheets can make your bed a cozy, dreamy oasis that you look forward to falling into each night — they're comfortable, fit your mattress well, and hold up to regular use and ...

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Permission has been given for a 66-bed care home to be built near the A5 on the outskirts of Telford. The scheme is part of a larger development in Redhill that includes a new Lidl supermarket ...

As the centerpiece of your bedroom, a bed frame should fulfill a couple of key functions. In addition to being durable, it should look nice, too — or otherwise act as an unobtrusive foundation ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is encouraging dog adoptions by offering free crates and dog beds to anyone who adopts a dog weighing 40 pounds or more. This promotion runs from ...

Until 1601, home care outside friends and family was mostly accessible only to the wealthy. Those with money could afford to hire servants to care for older or ailing relatives. These servants usually ...