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A older lady holding the side of her hips
04 Sep 2024 • 7 min read

What Is The Best Living Room Chair For Hip Pain?

Many older adults face common problems, one of which is hip pain. In this article, we’ll explore the best living room chairs for hip pain...

A stylish bedroom with a leather riser recliner chair
30 Aug 2024 • 9 min read

Who Is a Riser Recliner Chair For?

A riser recliner chair is a brilliant investment for people who struggle with their current armchair or want to regain their comfort and independence. In...

Opera stratton adjustable bed with underbed lighting

The Ideal Sleep Environment

An elderly couple sat at home in an opera riser recliner chair

What is the Best Riser Recliner Chair For You?

A light grey riser recliner chair in a raised position on a cream carpet

How Far Should a Riser Recliner Be from the Wall?

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Elaine Hollerhead Elaine Hollerhead

“It’s scientifically proven that the right sleep environment can have a positive effect on health and wellbeing... So why compromise?

Elaine Hollerhead

Occupational Therapist and Interior Designer

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Common Sleep Problems

There are many factors that can affect a person's sleep. However some factors, like complex medical conditions, can be out of our control. Follow the links below, to explore each condition in detail, view related blogs/videos and gain helpful advice to improve your quality of sleep.

  • A carer adjusting the back rest of an older lady in a profiling bed

    Dementia

  • A carer helping an older man get out of a profiling bed with side rails

    Parkinson's

  • A lady laid in a comfortable position on an adjustable bed with her legs elevated and back adjusted

    Oedema

  • An older lady with COPD struggling to sleep at night

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  • Stroke

  • Couple sleeping in an adjustable bed with white and green sheets

    Sleep Apnoea

  • Asthma

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Latest Videos

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An illustration of a man laid in bed with the caption 'What is RLS'
An Opera advisor sat on a profiling bed with side rails, with the caption 'The benefits of side rails'
A man asleep in bed at night with the caption 'How to sleep with arthritis'
A woman laid on an adjustable bed with the caption 'How to sleep with acid reflux'

Our Sleep Experts

Interior designer and occupational therapist Elaine Hollerhead sat on a Opera profiling bed

Elaine Hollerhead

Interior Designer and Occupational Therapist

Barbara Franks

Occupational Therapist & Expert Witness

Dr Alli Hare wearing a white shirt and a stethoscope around her neck

Dr Allie Hare

Consultant Physician, Department of Sleep and Ventilation

Michelle Winter Sales Advisor

Michelle Winter

Sales Advisor

Opera Sales Advisor Lisa Davis

Lisa Davis

Sales Advisor

Opera sales advisor Chelsea

Chelsea Brown

Sales Advisor

Opera content executive Chloe

Chloe Burnett

Content Executive

Opera head of digital Josh

Joshua Duggan

Head of Digital

Opera digital executive Chantelle

Chantelle Dye

Digital Executive

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