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Keeping Seniors Warm

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Warm Clothing For The Elderly… From Head to Toe

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.

Tags Keeping Seniors Warm, Winter Safety for Seniors
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The 6 Best Heated Mattress Pads For Seniors & the Elderly

Heated mattress pads are a gentle way to deal with the aches and pains of aging. By applying heat to the whole body at once, the severity of the discomfort throughout your joints can be considerably reduced. Of course, they can be used for just warming up and getting cozy too!

Tags Better Sleep for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The 5 Best Blankets For Elderly People

For lots of reasons, many seniors are often found underneath a blanket. So whether they need to warm up, cool off, or just relax, here are the best blankets for the elderly.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
feet in warms socks for senior beside the fire

The Top 7 Warm Socks For Seniors for Comfort and Safety

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.

Tags Keeping Seniors Warm, Socks for Seniors
dangerous temperatures for the elderly

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

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm
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7 Safe Heating Pads for the Elderly and the Aches and Pains of Aging

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.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Coping With Arthritis, Keeping Seniors Warm
senior woman pushing buttons on thermostat for the elderly

Choosing the Best Thermostats for the Elderly

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.

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how to keep the elderly warm

How To Keep The Elderly Warm [Advice + 7 Tips]

Feeling cold is a common complaint of the elderly and there are lots of ways to keep elderly people warm. Learn more about traditional ways like layered clothing and blankets plus so higher tech ways through thermostats and electronic devices.

Tags Blankets for Seniors, Keeping Seniors Warm, Winter Safety for Seniors
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