National Council On Aging

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. Our top-rated duvet cover overall is the Silk & Snow Waffle Knit Duvet Cover. It excelled in our testing for comfort, quality, ease of care, and value. The duvet covers in this review cost $161–$288 for a queen size before discounts or promotions. The Nest Bamboo Duvet Cover is our Best Affordable pick at $161.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. The Cozy Earth Silk Pillowcase is our pick for the Best Pillowcase Overall. It features premium materials and quality, backed by the longest warranty of any pillowcase we tested. The pillowcases in this roundup cost between $59 for a set to $78 for a single pillowcase. Those prices are for a standard size pillowcase.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. Our testing found Layla mattresses to be supportive, breathable, and good at isolating motion. The Layla mattresses in this review cost $749–$1,749 for a queen size before any discounts or promotions. Layla stands out because its mattresses have a soft side and a firm side. This gives sleepers two comfort options in one mattress.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. Our testers found Awara mattresses offer strong performance at a reasonable price, making them a good option for shoppers looking for a latex hybrid without paying luxury prices. The brand uses high-quality materials and offers a generous trial period and warranty.

Most of us want to stay in the homes we know and love as we get older.1 And today, aging in place home modifications go far beyond the best stair lifts or best walk-in tub-shower combos. But often, you don't think about these things until after you need them. And that's not always due to a major event like a fall. "Falls receive a lot of attention, but they're certainly not the only concern," said Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, PhD, a gerontologist with Home Instead in Omaha, Nebraska.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. In our testing, Purple mattresses stood out for strong, even pressure relief for almost any position and had a cool, comfortable feel. The Purple mattresses in this review cost between $1,299–$3,599 for a queen size before any discounts or promotions. Purple mattresses are all made with the brand's patented GelFlex Grid.

Before memory foam was developed by NASA-funded research in the 1960s, innerspring mattresses were pretty much the only kind available.1 The bounce of metal coils was a great improvement over previous options. Today, due to advancements in mattress construction, there are very few true innerspring-only beds left. Most of the best mattresses now include both coils and foam. This means they are technically what we call hybrid mattresses.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. The Helix Waterproof Mattress Protector earned our top spot. It offered excellent protection while preserving the feel of the mattress at a great value. The mattress protectors in this roundup cost $120–$250 for a queen size before discounts or promotions.

Skip to main content Disclosure NCOA is supported in part by commissions earned from purchases made through shared affiliate links. Learn more. The Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Knee Pillow is our pick for Best Overall Knee Pillow because of its adjustability, quality construction, and strong performance and value. The knee pillows in this roundup cost between $30–$113 before any discounts or promotions.

Sennheiser offers both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Both options come from the same parent company, so they may share similar sound technology. That means the OTC All-Day Clear may offer some of the sound clarity and features people expect from Sennheiser. It may also cost less and be easier to buy than a prescription device. The Sonite R, a prescription hearing aid sold at Costco, was included in our Best Costco Hearing Aids review.