Re: Joan: I Need Your Opinions

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan,

I'd buy some! I wonder if there is a good size that thermacare pads come in, so

that they could be rolled up and put into curled up hands. I may look into that

and try it with my Mom. Those Thermacare pads are great - they stay nice and

toasty for hours.

A big hello from very cold NY,

Helene

> >

> > 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

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[Guest guest]

That is a good idea.

I make the rolls with one in soft cottony material inside and then a thermacare

pad could be attached to the roll and then put it back in the outer casing.

> > >

> > > 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]

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