HealthMan Keith Torkelson MS Pathology: Bed Quality Study 20250825 (M) for the Disadvantaged by Keith Torkelson MS, BS

Bed Quality Study 20250825 (M) for the Disadvantaged by Keith Torkelson MS, BS

Feature Image (Photo by Buster)

Requirement	Specification
Title	Bed Quality Study 20250825 (M) for the Disadvantaged by Keith Torkelson MS, BS
Author(s)	Avey C., Lled Buzzard & Keith “Buster” Torkelson
Unit	Housing
Lesson	Beds
Blog	HealthMan & Housing Advisory
# of Images	Approximately 15 (Majority taken or created by Buster)
Filename	02_LA_MM_HSB_Room_Bed_Quality_24022401_Notes V2025
Database	Mentalations Solutions Group (MSG) on Work Flash
Purpose	Facilitate those in need to find and secure a GoodBed or better
Key Words	Ideal Bed, GoodBed, Bed, SleepAbility, SleepAble
Date Published	August 25, 2025 (M)
Purpose	Demonstrate Disparity Captured in Photos

Results up Front

SleepAble (*) - Agent and Environment & SleepAbility (** - Host))
Features about the Room
Using Lived Experience @ Shanks Truck Stop & Harvest as a Models

SleepAble & SleepAbility – Mixed Qualities (HSF) – 13 Items

##	Quality (Requirement)	2025 0505 (M-RT) SW-JB	Note
01	Accidents not waiting to happen (*)	1.00	Risks addressed
02	Expected Turnover (* & **)	1.00	Turnover is a pain because you might get a crumby roommate and as a minimum you get adjust to a new roommate
03	Fan qualities (**)	NA	White noise by head while sleeping
04	Gingerly use of earplugs (**)	0.50	JB makes COPD noises and clicking noises
05	Lighting Control (*)	0.50	You might have to give up bright lighting in the room
06	Maintenance (*)	0.75	At Harvest fixit guy was Bernard
07	Panic lighting (*)	NA	Just a partially mistaken belief that my dad’s spirit is conjured with an electric light
08	Privacy (* & **)	0.25	May have to surrender private time
09	Roommate specific (*)	0.90	Since 20250220-TH = John Baer Use of Headphones
10	Shelving Failure (*)	NA	Specific to Shanks Truck Stop – The closet shelving failed once and was ready again to fall
11	SleepAble (*)	0.90	Environment and Agent (Parity V 0.71)
12	Temperature (*)	0.75	Little control over ambient temperature
13	Window Control (*)	0.50	It is nice to control the room’s window(s)
	CALC	=7.05/10
	SleepAble Qualities Score 13 Items (HSF) =	70.5%

SleepAbility (Host Factors)
Things In on, about, going into or attached to body
Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

SleepAbility Factors (HSF) – 16 Items

##	Factor	2025 0505 (M-RT) SW-JB	2025 0615 (SU-RT) SW-JB
01	Ambien efficacy	1.00	1.00
02	Back Brace as needed	1.00	1.00
03	Blanket / Comforter	0.75	0.75
04	Clozapine efficacy	1.00	1.00
05	Favorable reaction to little privacy	0.50	1.00
06	Intimacy Bonus	0.00	1.00
07	Lorazepam efficacy	1.00	1.00
08	Mattress	0.75	0.75
09	Medication 1 daytime	0.25	0.50
10	Medication 2 nighttime	1.00	1.00
11	No Bed Bugs	1.00	1.00
12	No need for Fan white noise	1.00	1.00
13	No Shoes	1.00	1.00
14	No Socks PRN while sleeping	1.00	1.00
15	Pillow	0.75	0.75
16	Prudent earplug usage (See Image)	1.00	1.00
	CALC	=13.00/16	=14.75/16
	SleepAbility Factors Score (HSF) =	81.3%	92.2%

Epidemiology

Agent – Qualities & Behaviors	SleepAble
Environment – Qualities including the Bed	SleepAble
Host - Factors	SleepAbility

Work Centered about “The Bed”

Updated

Epidemiology of a Bed You Sleep In

Your bed, while seemingly a sanctuary, can be a breeding ground for various microorganisms and allergens that can significantly impact your health and well-being. In conclusion, understanding the epidemiology of your bed and the impact of bedding hygiene on your health is crucial. Choosing the right bedding materials, practicing good hygiene habits, and following safe sleep guidelines can help create a healthier sleep environment and promote overall well-being.

Epidemiology of bedtime, arising time, and time in bed
National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574553/
By SJ Thomas · 2014 · Cited by 29 (2023)

This study investigated the epidemiology of bedtime (BT), arising time (AT), and time in bed (TIB) as a function of age, gender, and ethnicity. Sleep diary data were analyzed for 746 randomly selected community participants.

Quality of a Bed

What are the characteristics of an ideal bed?

The most comfortable beds combine a solid frame with a high-quality, functional mattress that meets all sleep needs. It's important that the mattress provides proper spinal support and contours to the body without creating a sinking effect.

Things to Ponder - Bed Quality

In the face of…	Note
Managed Passing	Direct to Expiring in a Bed with the most freedom
Renting a Shared Room (RASR)	Roommate’s health is very important
Incarceration	Environment is not peaceful & the lights are never completely off
Homelessness	Always at risk
Hospitalization	Avoid as long as possible
Conservatorship	Conservator can influence what Bed you sleep in

Aside - LPS Conservatorship

An LPS Conservatorship (Lanterman-Petris-Short) is a California court order that appoints a conservator to manage the personal and financial affairs of a gravely disabled adult with a severe mental disorder who cannot provide for their basic needs, like food, clothing, or shelter. The process involves a public agency like the Public Guardian investigating the need for conservatorship and filing a petition with the court. If granted, a conservator makes decisions for the conservatee, who has rights to legal representation, notice, and to oppose the conservatorship petition.

Difference between a probate conservatorship and a LPS conservatorship?

Is a probate conservatorship different from a mental health (LPS) conservatorship? An LPS conservatorship is only for people who are seriously mentally ill and need special care (usually placement in a locked facility and/or very powerful drugs to control behavior).

Major Milestone - Outcome (2024-Current)

Material and Means to drive a car

To drive a car, you need the legal means [CDL, Proof of Insurance, current registration] to operate a vehicle and the physical materials to do so safely on public roads. This includes valid personal documents, proper vehicle registration, and a roadworthy car with essential safety features.

Bed Quality reflected in SleepAbility and SleepAble

Epidemiology Revisited

SleepAble	Environmental Qualities of the Room – Includes Agents such as roommate
SleepAbility	Sleep Abilities of the Host
Agent Factors	Bed Bug infestation or Chemicals and / roommates

Bed Qualities Vary Particularly With the Features Of The Mattress

How much is spent on mattresses per year?

In 2025, the US mattress market is projected to generate $11.17 billion in revenue. This figure reflects the total amount spent annually on mattresses in the United States. Furthermore, the market is expected to grow, with an expected annual growth rate of 6.11% between 2025 and 2030 according to Statista.

Why not take in a used mattress?

Taking in a used mattress can pose several risks related to hygiene and comfort. Used mattresses can harbor allergens, dust mites, and even bed bugs. Additionally, they may have reduced support due to wear and tear, potentially leading to discomfort or exacerbating existing physical ailments.

Lived Experience – Bed Bugs (2012-2024)

>While living at Shanks Truck Stop (STS) we were chronically exposed to Bed Bug infestations. Buster had never slept with Bed Bugs before – it was terrible. The landlords had the tendency to take in used mattresses and sofas. See photo below taken by the author.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs spread primarily by hitchhiking on infested items, such as luggage, clothing, and furniture. They don't fly or jump, but they are excellent at finding ways to travel long distances by attaching themselves to unsuspecting hosts or objects.

Hint – Itch Control

>Bed Bugs have a tendency to bite your forearms. The bits can get very itchy. To stop the itch turn up the faucet on hot and let it warm up. Place your forearm in the water at the highest temperature you can endure. After about 30 seconds or so the pull your forearm out of the water – the itching should be gone.

Material - Earplugs
AirSoft® Earplugs – Corded S-13519
Promotion - HOWARD LEIGHT®

Unique fins provide protection and comfort.
Easy to insert, remove and reuse.
Cord allows earplugs to hang from neck when not in use.

Earplug Modification

>You cut the cord off when using the earplug for sleep or rest. We recommend using only one earplug if you sleep on your side. Place the earplug snugly in the up ear.

Images @ the End

Bed Slide Show

Centered about Shank’s Truck Stop