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Physical aging affects many aspects of daily living, and one of the most common issues that directly impacts quality sleep is feeling cold, especially at night. This is a concern that family members and caregivers should monitor closely.
Many families might find that although the room temperature is perfect for everyone else, a senior relative feels too cold to sleep or may wake up repeatedly because of it. These are important cues from the body that require attention. Understanding the cause of this problem is the first step toward ensuring our seniors are healthy, sleeping well, and comfortable.
The Main Reasons Seniors Feel Colder in Comparison to Others
- Slower Metabolism: Think of your metabolism as the body's internal furnace. As we age, our metabolic rate naturally slows down, and hence, the body generates less heat than it used to.
- Lost Muscle Mass: Muscles play a vital role in both storing and producing body heat. As muscle mass is lost over the years, the body's capability to generate warmth also diminishes.
- Changes in Circulation: A less efficient circulatory system can make it harder for warm blood to reach the extremities, including the hands and feet. This is why cold hands and feet are a common complaint, which leads to a general feeling of being cold.
- Thinner Skin and Less Fat: The layer of fat beneath our skin is our natural insulation. As we get older, this layer and our skin thin out, so heat from the body escapes more readily.
- Medical Conditions and Medications: Some medical issues, like thyroid conditions, or certain medications can disrupt the body's capacity to control its temperature. (If you suspect this may be the situation, it's always safest to discuss it with a physician.)
How to Prepare a Warm and Comfortable Night for a Senior
Providing the proper attention will allow your elderly family members to sleep through the night comfortably and securely, eliminating chills and shivers.
- Control the Room Temperature: Set the thermostat to a level that will be comfortable for them (generally between 25-27°C or 77-81°F). Make sure the air conditioner or fan isn't blowing directly on them.
- Wear Warm, Comforting Pajamas: Opt for long-sleeved pajamas and add a pair of socks to help keep their feet warm.
- Have a Warm Drink Before Bedtime: A warm glass of milk or ginger tea can help increase body temperature from the inside out and promote relaxation.
- And Most Importantly: Invest in Quality Bedding, Especially the Right Duvet Insert.
Among all you can do to help, choosing the right duvet insert is the most straightforward and powerful investment you can make for their sleeping happiness. It's the one thing that embraces them all night long. The perfect duvet insert for an older person should be light enough not to feel heavy on their body, yet wonderful at conserving heat. It must also be capable of good air circulation to prevent stuffiness and discomfort.
Feel the Ultimate Warmth with an Omazz® Duvet Insert
At Omazz, we truly understand that a senior’s sleep is a delicate matter. That is why we have designed duvet inserts specifically to combat the problem of feeling cold, making them the perfect well-being gift for your parents and loved ones.
- Omazz® Celestia Siberian Goose Down Duvet Insert: Experience the ultimate warmth of Siberian goose down. Collected from geese that thrive in the world's most extreme cold environments, this duvet insert offers maximum warmth with an incredibly light weight. It will not weigh the body down, is extremely breathable, and provides a gentle, enveloping feel, making it the perfect choice for those particularly sensitive to the cold.
- Omazz® Himalayan Cashmere Duvet Insert: Feel the comfort and warmth of cashmere from the Himalayas. It is a natural fiber with an excellent insulating property without the bulk, is extremely gentle on sensitive skin, and encourages a sense of unmatched luxury, security, and cozy comfort.
- Omazz® Arctic White Goose Down Duvet Insert: A premium alternative, this white goose down insert is processed and sanitized to be dust-mite proof. It offers even warmth distribution, ideal for air-conditioned bedrooms, ensuring a comfortable night's sleep without the discomfort of feeling too hot or too cold.
Gifting the gift of warm, snug sleep is one of the deepest ways of showing you care and love. Let Omazz help make every night a secure, quiet, and extremely comfortable one for the ones closest to your heart.
Experience a new kind of warmth. Visit us for a consultation with a sleep expert at Omazz Gallery Thailand and our showrooms today.
For those who prefer, you can experience the comfort at
- Omazz Gallery Thailand or any Omazz Gallery showroom, including:
- Omazz Flagship Gallery – Ekkamai Soi 4
- Omazz Gallery - Crystal Design Center (CDC)
- Omazz Gallery – Mega Bangna
- Omazz Gallery – Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok
- Omazz Gallery – Seasons Village Ratchaphruek
- Omazz Gallery – EMSPHERE
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