Weighted Blankets

 Roore 5 lb Senior Citizen or Child blanket  36″x48″ Navy Blue and Gray Weighted Blanket with Dotted Minkey Cover. Weighted Blankets Add A Sense of Comfort For Alzheimer’s Or Dementia Patients

Weighted blankets are just as though they sound; they’re filled with a material that adds weight to the blanket.

Why is this good?

Some caregivers of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients report that their charges settle down when covered with one of these blankets. Anxiety seems to just float away!

Whether the added blanket weight feels like a hug or is just a thing of comfort, weighted blankets are worth a try if you’re dealing with an elderly loved one who has problems resting.

Weighted blankets should be selected in the weight and size to just cover the person, not the bed. If the blanket is too large and hangs over the side of the bed as a normal blanket would, it will most likely end up in a jumble on the floor.

These heavy blankets come in many different weights. For Alzheimer’s patients, a lighter weigh (such as 5 lbs) may be enough to give the added comfort. And, these wonder blankets come in small sizes so they can easily cover a lap also when sitting.

As a benefit, these weighted blankets will add some warmth to those cold nights.

Weighted Sensory Blankets For The Lap

If your elderly loved one has never had a weighted blanket, it might make sense to start with one of these small lap blankets to see if they like it.

 Sensory Lap Blanket, 12″ x 36″ – Weighted , 4 Lbs – Non-Drug Alzheimer Therapy for Dementia Patients, Calming & Relaxing for Depression, Autism, Anxiety & ADHD, Soft, Warm & Comfortable Sensory Lap Blanket, 12″ x 36″ – Weighted, 4 Lbs – Non-Drug Alzheimer Therapy for Dementia Patients, Calming & Relaxing for Depression, Autism, Anxiety & ADHD, Soft, Warm & Comfortable Fun and Function’s Wipe Clean Weighted Lap Pad – Small – Helps With Mood & Attention, Sensory Over Responding, Sensory Seeking, Travel Issues

Light Weighted Blankets – 5 to 7 lbs

If this is the first blanket you’ve bought for a senior friend, consider lighter might be better.

 Weighted Blanket Kids 5 lbs 36 Degrees of Comfort Cotton Cooling Weighted Blanket Queen Size w/ Cool Duvet Cover for Hot Sleepers | Calming Comfort with Nano Glass Beads | Fits One Person, Full Queen Bed 60×80 20lbs Grey 5lbs Weighted Blanket for Kids/Toddler with Navy Dotted Minky Luxurious Cover and 100% Cotton with Glass Beads, Gift for Kids Boys/Girls

Medium Weight Blankets – 10 to 15 lbs

These heavier weight blankets are right for larger senior citizens, like men. Beware though, they will be difficult for your elderly friend to readjust once it is on the bed.

 YnM Cooling Weighted Blanket, 100% Natural Bamboo Viscose, 15 lbs 48”x72”, Luxury Heavy Blanket, Sea Grass AN Cooling Weighted Blankets (15 lbs, 48” x 72”, Twin Size) Heavy Blanket for Adult, Premium Cotton with Natural Glass Beads Weighted Idea Cool Weighted Blanket Twin Size 15 lbs Adults (48”x78”, Grey) Bedsure Weighted Blanket for Adults with Removable Duvet Cover (60×80 inches, Grey) – 15lbs for Adults Between 140-190 lbs – 100% Cotton Weighted Blanket with Premium Glass Beads – for All Season