Re: Joan: I Need Your Opinions

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan,

It's an excellent idea. When Jim was in the nursing home, I thought it was warm

in there, but his hands and feet were always cold. I bought him flannel sheets

to keep him warm, but I also snuck in a heating pad that I would plug in and let

him warm up a little before taking it out. If the staff had ever seen it, they

would have had me remove it. He always appreciated it. I had to make sure it

was

turned on low enough that it would not burn him and I kept an eye on it. I

think

your rice pack idea is great. I had no place to heat up a rice pack at the

nursing home, but that's a great idea!

I once saw something that you snap and put in gloves to keep hands warm and I

looked for something like that for Jim, but I couldn't find it. Once this thing

is snapped it warms up. I saw it in a Sports Store once and wished I had bought

it then, because it would have been nice for Jim, since I didn't have access to

a microwave to heat a rice pack at the nursing home.

Jan Colello

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To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 1:34:11 PM

Subject: Re: I Need Your Opinions

 

Joan, I like this concept as long as the pack isn't heated too hot. We don't

want any burns ensuing. My mom needed a rolled up washcloth in her right hand

toward the end as her hand was tightly closed with the Parkinsonism and we

wanted to prevent skin breakdown. A nice warm roll would have been perfect. I'm

also thinking sized to fit into slippers or socks if the person isn't ambulatory

anymore, perhaps under or on the toes. I take one to bed at night for my back as

I am sitting, then under my neck when I go to sleep. I find body heat helps keep

it warm for quite a while.

Have fun with this.

>

> Hi all,

> I am pondering ideas to make things that persons with LBD can use. I recently

>purchased a 'rice pack' that you put in the microwave and it warms up to help

>ease aches/pains and also provide a warm base in a dog's bed to keep them warm

>(that is why I bought it). As I looked at that item, I was thinking that would

>be a good item for the elderly and those with LBD (and those living where there

>is so much now right now).

>

> So...I thought about making some small - perhaps 2 or 3 inches across - rolls

>with the rice in it. Then it could be put in the microwave and then placed in

>the grip of the cold hands. I seem to remember when my Grandma was in a nursing

>home, that they used to put a rolled up wash cloth or something in her hand

(she

>had arthritis and also strokes).

>

> If you all think that this is a good idea, I was thinking of making a lot of

>these (I am still able to do that much) and then the difference between the

cost

>of the item would be donated to the Lewy Body Association.

>

> My mom was just in the mild/moderate stage of LBD so I don't know if there

>would be other uses for this heated rice pack. I do know that Mom was Cold

>almost all of the time. Perhaps a pack that fits inside a pocket on a shawl, or

>a pack that fits in the pocket of a lap blanket?

>

> I do appreciate any comments that you have,

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Joan

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Jan.

Yeah...I have to think about the warming up in a NH issue.

I really appreciate the comments. That way I can have the kinks worked out.

> >

> > Hi all,

> > I am pondering ideas to make things that persons with LBD can use. I

recently

> >purchased a 'rice pack' that you put in the microwave and it warms up to help

> >ease aches/pains and also provide a warm base in a dog's bed to keep them

warm

> >(that is why I bought it). As I looked at that item, I was thinking that

would

> >be a good item for the elderly and those with LBD (and those living where

there

> >is so much now right now).

> >

> > So...I thought about making some small - perhaps 2 or 3 inches across -

rolls

> >with the rice in it. Then it could be put in the microwave and then placed in

> >the grip of the cold hands. I seem to remember when my Grandma was in a

nursing

> >home, that they used to put a rolled up wash cloth or something in her hand

(she

> >had arthritis and also strokes).

> >

> > If you all think that this is a good idea, I was thinking of making a lot of

> >these (I am still able to do that much) and then the difference between the

cost

> >of the item would be donated to the Lewy Body Association.

> >

> > My mom was just in the mild/moderate stage of LBD so I don't know if there

> >would be other uses for this heated rice pack. I do know that Mom was Cold

> >almost all of the time. Perhaps a pack that fits inside a pocket on a shawl,

or

> >a pack that fits in the pocket of a lap blanket?

> >

> > I do appreciate any comments that you have,

> >

> > Hugs and prayers,

> >

> > Joan

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Marcia.

Would you be able to take a picture and email it to me at

joan_croft@...?

I love all the ideas and questions...

I was looking on the internet last night and there are heat packets taht you

press a metal circle in side and it heats up...then you can put it in a pan of

boiling water on the stove or in a bowl with water in the microwave until the

filling is liquid again. You let it cool and then you can reactivate it with

the metal circle again. I was thinking of making something that it easy to

grasp on that has the packet...the packets could be taken home and renewed and

then brought back to your loved one the next day.

I am still in the planning stages, but all of you have great ideas and comments.

Joan

>

> This sounds like a good idea when all the " kinks " are worked out. I know

> that my husband enjoys these quiet " comfy " things, and I try to have a

> variety. THE ALZHEIMERS STORE sells a muff, in three configurations which is

> very interesting.It has a rubber ball, secured inside, so that it may be

> clutched and squeezed at will. On the outside are three activities: one is a

> small string of beads; another is a suede pack with a few marbles inside,

> and the third is a grouping of streamers (colorful ribbons) that can be

> manipulated......all put onto the muff with buttons. It is quite pricey, but

I

> think can be made for MUCH less. I would suggest this as another member

> of your offerings, if possible. I think it would be much used. I don't mean

> to " upstage " your idea, which I think is a good one, but to, perhaps, add

> to your inventory.

>

> Cheers,

> Marcia

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joan - here it is

http://shop.alzstore.com/fiddletwiddles-p258.aspx

> >

> > This sounds like a good idea when all the " kinks " are worked out. I know

> > that my husband enjoys these quiet " comfy " things, and I try to have a

> > variety. THE ALZHEIMERS STORE sells a muff, in three configurations which

is

> > very interesting.It has a rubber ball, secured inside, so that it may be

> > clutched and squeezed at will. On the outside are three activities: one is

a

> > small string of beads; another is a suede pack with a few marbles inside,

> > and the third is a grouping of streamers (colorful ribbons) that can be

> > manipulated......all put onto the muff with buttons. It is quite pricey,

but I

> > think can be made for MUCH less. I would suggest this as another member

> > of your offerings, if possible. I think it would be much used. I don't mean

> > to " upstage " your idea, which I think is a good one, but to, perhaps, add

> > to your inventory.

> >

> > Cheers,

> > Marcia

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Wow, I just bought this yesterday. Got led to the site by a post here and

bought this, the mens tool case and an activity tray. Thanks for the info. I

really appreciate it. Nan

> > >

> > > This sounds like a good idea when all the " kinks " are worked out. I know

> > > that my husband enjoys these quiet " comfy " things, and I try to have a

> > > variety. THE ALZHEIMERS STORE sells a muff, in three configurations

which is

> > > very interesting.It has a rubber ball, secured inside, so that it may be

> > > clutched and squeezed at will. On the outside are three activities: one

is a

> > > small string of beads; another is a suede pack with a few marbles inside,

> > > and the third is a grouping of streamers (colorful ribbons) that can be

> > > manipulated......all put onto the muff with buttons. It is quite pricey,

but I

> > > think can be made for MUCH less. I would suggest this as another member

> > > of your offerings, if possible. I think it would be much used. I don't

mean

> > > to " upstage " your idea, which I think is a good one, but to, perhaps, add

> > > to your inventory.

> > >

> > > Cheers,

> > > Marcia

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I went to the website, and fell in love with this - will probably order it!

http://shop.alzstore.com/soft-tactile-weighted-teddy-bear---coolingheating-pad-p\

403c10.aspx?Thread=True

Helene in NY

> > > >

> > > > This sounds like a good idea when all the " kinks " are worked out. I

know

> > > > that my husband enjoys these quiet " comfy " things, and I try to have a

> > > > variety. THE ALZHEIMERS STORE sells a muff, in three configurations

which is

> > > > very interesting.It has a rubber ball, secured inside, so that it may

be

> > > > clutched and squeezed at will. On the outside are three activities:

one is a

> > > > small string of beads; another is a suede pack with a few marbles

inside,

> > > > and the third is a grouping of streamers (colorful ribbons) that can be

> > > > manipulated......all put onto the muff with buttons. It is quite

pricey, but I

> > > > think can be made for MUCH less. I would suggest this as another

member

> > > > of your offerings, if possible. I think it would be much used. I don't

mean

> > > > to " upstage " your idea, which I think is a good one, but to, perhaps,

add

> > > > to your inventory.

> > > >

> > > > Cheers,

> > > > Marcia

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >