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Hospice, Dementia, Bedridden
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Items we’ve found to benefit the physical and mental well being of our loved one on hospice *CommissionsEarned
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Helpful devices
 
Dignity
 
Mobility
 
Skin Care
 
Bedding
 
Activities

Helpful devices

 
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So many helpful functions in one device. Can be used as a “baby” monitor when you’re out of the room, displays photos, plays music, plays games, and interacts with your loved one so they can ask questions and get answers independently
Echo Show 5, Smart Display, Charcoal
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So much better than the rolling bed tray table. Helps to prop things upright. Has a little drawer.
Adjustable Bamboo Foldable Laptop Desk
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Dignity

 
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Urinary catheter bag cover. It’s all about dignity.
Posey Drain Bag Holder
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Adaptive clothing rather than just hospital gowns protects dignity
Men's Open Back Active T-Shirt
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Mobility

 
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We use this to get our bed bound family member outside in their wheelchair without having to build permanant ramps.
VNN 3FT Portable Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp
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More affordable option for a fully reclining wheelchair. This has allowed us to take our family member outside.
Reclining Wheelchair with Elevating Legrests
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Use as extra padding in the wheelchair for comfort and skin protection from “rough” surfaces
Twin/Twin XL 5-Zone 1.25" Foam Mattress Topper - Room Essentials™: Polyurethane, Non-Woven, Spot Clean
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Skin Care

 
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Super moisturizing miracle working lotion. Not greasy. Not scented. Just hydrating.
Gold Bond Diabetic Body Lotion - Unscented - 21oz
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This has healed up any spot of redness on super fragile skin better than anything else we’ve tried
Terrasil Bed Sores Treatment Cream, 1.5 oz
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Super soft. Seams don’t cause irritation.
Hugh Ugoli Women's Bamboo Diabetic Socks, 3 Pairs
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The best wipes we’ve found for personal area changes. Large and strong wipes. Haven’t irritated the skin.
Assurance Premium Disposable Washcloth Wipes, XL (192 Count)
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Bedding

 
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The BEST sheets we’ve found for a hospital bed. Order Twin XL. Fits the mattress perfectly. Great feel to the sheet. Washes great!
Twin/Twin XL 250 Thread Count Organic Percale Sheet Set Sage Green Stripe - Threshold™: GOTS Certified, Includes Pillowcase
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The best bed pads. Keeps moisture contained and bedding clean and dry. High quality. Not plastic-like
Medline Extrasorbs Disposable Bed Pads, 25 Ct
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Activities

 
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Brings the birds right up to the window for viewing. Sticks to the window great! Easy to refill.
Nature Anywhere Acrylic Window Bird Feeder
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To use with the water painting set
Mr. Pen Watercolor Brush Pens, 6 pcs
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Paint with water. Great for keeping up motor skills. Easy clean up. Reusable
20 Pcs Dementia Activities Paint with Water
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Simple activity involving movement, coordination, and entertainment.
Relish Marble Maze Track Game for Seniors
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Easy to assemble. Individually packaged. Large pieces.
5 Pack Large Jigsaw Puzzles for Seniors
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Larger pieces for easier grip while working on coordination, hand mobility, & mental stimulation
Tic Tac Toe Wooden Game for Dementia Activities
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Working on hand strength and mobility
Healthy Seniors Hand Exercise Balls - Set of 4
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Large print Simple layout.
Brain Games - Large Print Word Search (Swirls)
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Helps to facilitate conversation on the hard days, emotional visits, or just to give ideas
TableTopics Family - 135 Conversation Cards
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