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What Are The Best Shampoos For Bedridden Patients?

January 20, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Using dry shampoos with bed bound seniors helps improve hygiene and care while also improving self esteem and overall well-being. Here are my top picks.

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Body Wash Options For Bedridden Patients

January 19, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Using the right body wash for bedridden seniors will leave them clean and refreshed. Let the senior choose the scent and application method they prefer for the best experience.

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Your Guide to Caring For Bedridden Elderly People At Home

January 13, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

It’s not always easy to keep a bedridden elderly loved one in the comfort of their own home. But with a few tips and tricks, it can be a very rewarding experience for the entire family.

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16 Entertaining and Enjoyable Games For Bedridden Adults

January 12, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Being bed bound and having to look at the same 4 walls all day can be mentally draining. So, here are lots of games you can play with bedridden adults to entertain them… and let them know you care!

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46 Fun and Entertaining Activities For Bedridden Seniors

January 12, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Being stuck in bed on a permanent or even temporary basis can drain the life out of people. Here are lots of activities for bed bound seniors that are fun, entertaining, and engaging as well.

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13 Things For Dementia Patients To Do With Their Hands

January 7, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often show agitation or anxiety through fidgety hands. Here are lots of ideas to keep their hands busy, reduce frustration, and improve their over all well-being.

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The Best Heated Blankets For Wheelchair Users

January 5, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Winter can be a brutal season for people who use wheelchairs. Fortunately heated blankets like these keep wheelchair users warm all winter. The best ones are also cord-free and stay in place!

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6 Weighted Blankets for People with Parkinson’s Disease

January 2, 2021 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Weighted blankets can help calm the mind and bodies of people who have Parkinson’s Disease by providing deep pressure stimulation to reduce anxiety and control sensory processing. Here are some of the best weighted blankets to help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

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5 Blankets for Nursing Homes That are the Right Size and Easy to Care For

December 30, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

A senior’s favorite home blanket may not be the best choice for a nursing home because of a difference in bed sizes, the laundering process, and different temperature needs. Here are the best blankets for nursing home residents that address these issues.

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The 7 Best Lightweight Blankets For The Elderly

December 30, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Not every senior wants to be covered up with a hot, heavy blanket all the time. So, here are the best lightweight blankets for the elderly to keep them warm without the extra weight.

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Cooling Blankets for Sweaty Sleepers That Help Night Sweats

December 27, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

These blankets for sweaty sleepers cool you off at night for better sleep. Some use cooler and heat wicking materials while others use technology to cool of the blanket itself as you sleep.

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6 Perfectly Sized Lap Blankets For Elderly People

December 21, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Sometimes a full sized blanket is just too much. These lap blankets for elderly people are perfectly sized for warming your lower half while keeping your arms and hands free for other activities.

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I am a lucky dad to four awesome daughters and grandfather to three pretty terrific grandkids. When not working as a custom wheelchair specialist at a regional home medical equipment company, I enjoy early morning runs and occasional kayak trips. I am also a self-admitted nerd who loves anything from the 1980's. Learn More
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