Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Perhaps you could get her an electric blanket. Raniolo From: Ken <kalvenwi@...> Subject: [ ] Cold & RA Date: Friday, January 28, 2011, 12:37 PM Â Hi group, I have a question. I take care of my 92yo Aunt whom RA has taken a toll on her body. She can't walk anymore and her hands are crippled, swollen joints etc.... Anyway she's going to move in with my wife and I. Her condo doesn't charge for heat and she keeps the temp in it around 77-78! There's no way we could do that in our home. We live in the beautiful North Woods of Wisconsin. The temps can be quite cold but generally the humidity is low since all the lakes are frozen! What do any of you do to combat the cold? We will have our home at 71-72 which is warm for us. We really couldn't afford to keep it any higher. Thanks for your thoughts. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Keep her bundled up in very warm clothes. And maybe a little space heater near her would not use very much electricity. I think the little ceramic ones are pretty energy efficient. Sue On Jan 28, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Ken wrote: > Hi group, > > I have a question. I take care of my 92yo Aunt whom RA has taken a > toll on her body. She can't walk anymore and her hands are crippled, > swollen joints etc.... > > Anyway she's going to move in with my wife and I. Her condo doesn't > charge for heat and she keeps the temp in it around 77-78! There's > no way we could do that in our home. > > We live in the beautiful North Woods of Wisconsin. The temps can be > quite cold but generally the humidity is low since all the lakes are > frozen! > > What do any of you do to combat the cold? We will have our home at > 71-72 which is warm for us. We really couldn't afford to keep it any > higher. > > Thanks for your thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 > > Hi group, > > I have a question. I take care of my 92yo Aunt whom RA has taken a toll on her body. She can't walk anymore and her hands are crippled, swollen joints etc.... > > Anyway she's going to move in with my wife and I. Her condo doesn't charge for heat and she keeps the temp in it around 77-78! There's no way we could do that in our home. I'm not sure I would go with electric blanket in this case because of her age. She could easily be burned by an electric blanket before she even realizes that she is being hurt - old skin is really delicate. If you can find a space heater that you think is safe I would try that. We have a space heater that is like a wooden cabinet that uses lightbulbs as the heat source. It is super safe and actually effective in keeping a room warm. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hi Ken- We also have a 92 y/o ( almost 93! ) living with us. Fleece does wonders. Lap blankets, sweaters, nice quilt for the bed. Cups of herbal tea. Sweatsuits. Fuzzy socks & slippers. Hot tub baths or showers. Lots of hugs. Those things work well. Hugs-- in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Ken, I live in a very cold area - what really helps me is my electric mattress cover that keeps me very warm all night. It has a 10 hour automatic shut off and works better than my electric blanket did. I set it on high before I go to bed - bed is toasty - than I lower it to my desirable setting and I sleep warm and comfy all night. We cannot run the heat as high too because of the expense - we are on propane and it is pricey to run the heater. The heated mattress pads come in many different models - they have some with zone heating to make the areas where you need most heat hotter. I got mine at JC Penney's - they have several ones all at very reasonable prices. I've attached the link for you to see - perhaps you can get an idea and see who sells it in your area. During the day - there are battery heated socks and gloves that are fairly inexpensive and it really helps keep your hands and feet warm. You can get these a most sporting good places like Cabela's or on line. They run around 19.99...they are worth it. They might be called wader socks in some parts. www.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70750 & CatID=70816 & shopperType=G & N=429496362\ 7 & SelDim=5~ & Ne= Hope this helps you. Vivian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 One more thing - be sure you check with her doctor to make sure she can have this - with her the setting may have to be lower since she is older and her skin might be very thin. Check and see what you can do for her. My father in law is 86 and he gets cold all the time but because of his skin problems can't have an electric blanket. Hope all this information helps. RE: [ ] Cold & RA Ken, I live in a very cold area - what really helps me is my electric mattress cover that keeps me very warm all night. It has a 10 hour automatic shut off and works better than my electric blanket did. I set it on high before I go to bed - bed is toasty - than I lower it to my desirable setting and I sleep warm and comfy all night. We cannot run the heat as high too because of the expense - we are on propane and it is pricey to run the heater. The heated mattress pads come in many different models - they have some with zone heating to make the areas where you need most heat hotter. I got mine at JC Penney's - they have several ones all at very reasonable prices. I've attached the link for you to see - perhaps you can get an idea and see who sells it in your area. During the day - there are battery heated socks and gloves that are fairly inexpensive and it really helps keep your hands and feet warm. You can get these a most sporting good places like Cabela's or on line. They run around 19.99...they are worth it. They might be called wader socks in some parts. www.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70750 & CatID=70816 & shopperType=G & N=429496362\ 7 & SelDim=5~ & Ne= Hope this helps you. Vivian ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'd like to thank all for your ideas. We were afraid of an electric blanket for her but the bedwarmer sounds like it will work. Fleece is nice & toasty too! Keeping the house at 72 degrees is warm for us but we do understand her inability to generate warmth. March 1st is the date she's moving in so spring is just around the corner from there. I read the posts daily to get ideas to help her. Some work , others don't. If there's anything we come up with that works I'll let the group know. Thanks again! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 It is so useful when we all share our attempts at comfort. Raniolo From: Ken <kalvenwi@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Cold & RA Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 10:13 PM Â I'd like to thank all for your ideas. We were afraid of an electric blanket for her but the bedwarmer sounds like it will work. Fleece is nice & toasty too! Keeping the house at 72 degrees is warm for us but we do understand her inability to generate warmth. March 1st is the date she's moving in so spring is just around the corner from there. I read the posts daily to get ideas to help her. Some work , others don't. If there's anything we come up with that works I'll let the group know. Thanks again! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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