Memory foam or gel mattress? What's the difference?

Jeanette discusses and shows us the difference beween memory foam and gel mattresses. Both technologies have been used over the years in wheelchairs to reduce pressure and prevent pressure ulcers. As you can see in the video both react to pressure a little differently. Our experience over the years has shown us that pressure reduction occurs wtih both but the gel performed a little better overall. If pressure relief is your goal these might be mattresses to check out.

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