Richardson informs air travelers about how to sleep well on road
By David Perry -- Furniture Today, June 2, 2003
Trinity, N.C. — Getting a good night's sleep is a challenge travelers face frequently, but Sealy's sleep wellness spokesperson is working to educate airline passengers this spring that quality sleep away from home can be achieved.
Dot Richardson, an orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the USA Triathlon National Training Center in Clermont, Fla., was recently interviewed on the importance of getting a good night's sleep away from home. Her radio interview began airing on all US Airways flights last month and continues this month. It aired on all Northwest Airlines flights in May.
In the interview, Richardson, who is also the vice chairman of The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, informs travelers that:
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Quality sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Sleep impacts a person's ability to handle a full day's worth of activities.
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People need a bed that makes them feel comfortable and gives them support so they can fall asleep faster and get deep, restorative sleep in order to feel good the next morning and be more productive.
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Sleeping on a good mattress is just as important whether you are on the road or at home.
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When planning a trip, call hotels before booking to determine what kind of mattresses they offer.
"We are happy that Dr. Dot Richardson is addressing the importance of getting a good night's sleep away from home," said Dave McIlquham, Sealy's president and chief executive officer. "Sealy is committed to giving travelers the same restful sleep in a hotel that they have come to expect from a Sealy mattress in their home."
To accomplish this, he said Sealy employs the "same state-of-the-art technology to hospitality bedding found in all Sealy products. We work closely with leading hotel chains such as Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Le Meridien, Sheraton and Hyatt to design mattresses that meet their specific needs and provide exceptional comfort and support using our patented designs."
