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Keeping Seniors Warm

Ways to Keep the Elderly Warm

Staying Snug and Safe: 64 Ways to Keep the Elderly Warm

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Learn more about traditional ways like layered clothing and blankets plus some higher tech ways through thermostats and electronic devices.

Winter Safety Tips for Senior Citizens

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: Staying Safe and Warm in the Coldest Months

by Meredith Chandler, OTR/L

Keep the seniors you love safer in the winter by improving their overall health, evaluating their environment, having a backup plan, and making sure they have the right clothing and footwear. Here are more winter safety tips for seniors.

Warm Clothing For The Elderly

Warm Clothing For The Elderly… From Head to Toe

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Because seniors feel the cold more than younger folks, they need to bundle up in warmer clothing when exposed to colder temperatures. Here are some options of warm clothing for the elderly to keep them warm from head to toe.

Best Heated Blankets For Wheelchair Users

The Best Heated Blankets For Wheelchair Users

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

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!

Best Lightweight Blankets For The Elderly

The 7 Best Lightweight Blankets For The Elderly

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

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.

Lap Blankets For Elderly People

6 Perfectly Sized Lap Blankets For Elderly People

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

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.

Best Blankets For Wheelchair Users

5 Best Blankets For Wheelchair Users

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

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

Warm Socks For Seniors

The Top 7 Warm Socks For Seniors for Comfort and Safety

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

When shopping for warm socks for seniors, of course, you should consider the material they are made from, the thickness, and overall comfort. But, for seniors and the elderly, there are a few more considerations. Keep reading to learn more and to see our top recommendations.

Temperatures Dangerous For The Elderly

What Temperatures Are Dangerous For The Elderly? [Cold and Hot]

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

To avoid problems, most seniors will be healthier when they stay in temperatures between 77˚ F and 69˚ F. Temperatures above that can lead to dehydration or heat stroke. Colder than that and hypothermia could result.

Safe Heating Pads for the Elderly

7 Safe Heating Pads for the Elderly and the Aches and Pains of Aging

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Heating pads are a common tool for relieving the aches and pains of aging. Safe heating pads for the elderly have features like auto shut-off, multiple heat settings, and insulating covers. Here are the best heating pads for seniors.

Best Thermostats for the Elderly

Choosing the Best Thermostats for the Elderly

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Many seniors wage war with their thermostats. Learn about some easy to use thermostats for the elderly plus some more techy options that you can even monitor from your own home to give them a helping hand.

Common Causes of Feeling Cold in the Elderly

5 Common Causes of Feeling Cold in the Elderly [How to Help]

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

The most common reasons that elderly people feel cold are usually tied to medical conditions like hypothyroidism or hypotension. But medications and physical changes in the body related to aging can also make seniors feel cold. Here are the most common causes.

Best Warm Blankets For The Elderly

Best Warm Blankets For The Elderly [6 Cozy and Soft Options]

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

To find the best warm blanket for an elderly person you should know where they will use the blanket, how warm they want to be, the differences in the various materials and how easy it is to clean. Keep reading to see my top recommendations.

Electric Blankets Vs Weighted Blankets

Electric Blankets Vs Weighted Blankets – Which One Is Better?

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Electric blankets and weighted blanket can both make you feel cozy warm in bed. But, they work for very different reasons. Here are the pros and cons for each so you can decide which is best for you.

Electric Blanket Or Heating Pad

Electric Blanket Or Heating Pad: Which Should You Use?

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

What’s the best way to get warm? An electric blanket or heating pad? Well, honestly it depends on if you are looking to warm up, need pain relief, and what your safety considerations might be.

Electric Blanket Vs Heated Mattress Pad

Electric Blanket Vs Heated Mattress Pad – Which One To Choose?

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

Electric blanket vs heated mattress pad – which is best to use? Compare options, features, safety and electricity use.

Electric Blankets Recliner

6 Electric Blankets to Keep You Warm in Your Recliner

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

To use an electric blanket with a recliner, you need one that is a little more durable and can withstand getting caught on the mechanics of the chair. But you also want one that is cozy warm and safe too, right? Here are my top picks.

Best Heated Slippers For The Elderly

The Best Heated Slippers For The Elderly [For Warm & Cozy Feet]

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

One quick way to warm up a senior is to warm their feet and these heated slippers for the elderly do just that. Keep reading to learn which are the best heated slippers for seniors to use and what features are important too.

Best Electric Blankets For The Elderly

The Best Electric Blankets For The Elderly [Toasty Warm and Safe Too!]

by Scott Grant, CSA®, SHSS®, ATP

The best electric blanket for the elderly is one that is cozy, warm, and also safe. They should shutoff automatically after a few hours, have variable heat settings, and be easy to care for too. Learn more about electric blanket safety and see my top picks.

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