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If we wake up mornings with aching bones or joints, we just may need a softer or firmer mattress. Talk to your senior health care physician. Before buying a new mattress, try adding an inch or so thick of styrofoam padding on top of existing mattress for more softness...or...place a board under existing mattress for more firmness. An inexpensive alternative to aching bones!