Fosters Mattress Blog

While all adults can benefit from our lift recliners, if you have specific health concerns, the UltraComfort Recliner and Lift Chair could ease your pain and provide added relief such as: Reducing inflammation caused by arthritis Improving circulation Elevating legs while giving a supportive bend at the knee, thereby raising your feet slightly above your heart Providing a sleep chair experience to combat pain-related insomnia Lifting assistance for ease of transition between sitting and standing Keeping the immune system in balance by providing a sleep alternative to a bed Adjustable positioning to allow relief for back and hip pain and other general body aches ...

At Fosters Mattress, we speak with a lot of couples who are in the market for a new bed. Often, the discussion quickly moves to their sleeping preferences: same or separate mattresses. You might be surprised to know that we also have many conversations about whether or not couples sleep in the same room (when they have the option in their home for separate bedrooms). In fact, according to sleepdoctor.com, "25% of American couples are sleeping apart, and that number is climbing."   There was a time in our cultural history when sleeping in separate beds was considered healthier as well as the modern thing to do....

Fall is on the horizon, and soon many high school graduates will be headed away from home for the first time. Many others, including recent college graduates, may already be navigating experiences of living with a roommate or apartment-mate for the first time.  Roommates can often become close friends, but still each roommate relationship has had its share of conflict that often arises from miscommunication.  So, how can you avoid conflict? The short answer is that you cannot, BUT you can work on ways to navigate it more smoothly. Whether you become lifelong friends with a roommate or not, learning how to communicate...

You've purchased a new mattress and you are thrilled at the prospect of getting a good night's sleep. So, how do you ensure that quality sleep will last? A well-made mattress can last for more than 10 years as long as you are proactive with your mattress care. To keep your mattress for many moons to come, follow these guidelines from Fosters Mattress and The Better Sleep Council: Don't Put a New Mattress on an Old Bed Frame: This is a general rule of thumb. An old frame may have wear and tear of which you are not even aware. By putting your...

You've found the perfect mattress and that's all you need, right? Not quite. There are other factors to consider in order to ensure a good night's sleep. Your body will thank you if you take time to work on the entire sleep picture - from your bed base to your bedding. And that includes good pillows. What constitutes a good pillow? That depends on your individual needs. Are you mostly a side sleeper? Do you sleep on your back? Or are you one of those rare creatures who mainly snoozes on your stomach? With the right pillow choice that supports not...

More than a dozen years ago, my husband Charles and I moved back to my hometown to fulfill our desire to live in an engaged community as well as his dream of opening a bed store. And we've never regretted that decision. In the years since, we've created a family-owned business that customers return to over and over again, due to the personal, connected, and knowledgable experience they receive. Our Fosters Mattress commercials (and blooper outtakes), have become legendary in the Cedar Valley, where the community has enjoyed connecting with our family, particularly our children, in this lighthearted way. Why should you care that Fosters...