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Blankets for Seniors

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Best Blankets for Eczema (8 Choices That Cool Hot, Itchy Skin)

Trying to sleep with the hot, itchy skin of an eczema flare up might feel impossible. Here are some of the best blankets for eczema though that help cool and comfort skin for a better night’s sleep.

Tags Better Sleep for Seniors, Blankets for Seniors
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Weighted Blankets for Seniors: Uses, Risks, and Choosing the Best

The benefits of weighted blankets, while not clinically proven, are well known and their use has skyrocketed. But should seniors use them? Keep reading to learn more about weighted blankets for seniors.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Weighted Blankets
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6 Weighted Blankets for Stroke Patients for Calm and Cozy Sleep

People who have had strokes may have different sensory reaction to weight and temperature. Here are some of the best weighted blankets for stroke patients for calm and cozy sleep.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Mental Health and Well-Being, Weighted Blankets
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The Best Heated Blankets For Wheelchair Users

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!

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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6 Weighted Blankets for People with Parkinson’s Disease

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Help for Parkinson's, Weighted Blankets
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6 Blankets for Nursing Homes That are the Right Size and Easy to Care For

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Nursing Homes
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The 7 Best Lightweight Blankets For The Elderly

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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Cooling Blankets for Sweaty Sleepers That Help Night Sweats

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Cooling Down Menopause
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6 Perfectly Sized Lap Blankets For Elderly People

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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5 Best Blankets For Wheelchair Users

Wheelchair users have different needs when looking for wheelchair blankets. Learn more about those needs and see the best wheelchair blankets.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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The Top 5 Weighted Blankets For Menopause

Many women enjoy the benefits of weighted blankets but worry about getting too hot due to menopause symptoms. But, these cooling weighted blankets for menopause might be the best of both worlds.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Cooling Down Menopause, Weighted Blankets
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Can Weighted Blankets Help With Loneliness Or Depression?

Weighted blankets are often used for dealing with anxiety and can even be helpful with the feelings of loneliness that are so common among seniors and the elderly. Let’s take a closer look.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Mental Health and Well-Being, Weighted Blankets
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