I’ve mentioned before that my father kept his apartment temperature at a blistering 78 degrees year ‘round. Like many seniors, he seemed to be constantly cold, so when winter came around, he dragged out his (very old) electric blanket.

That made me wonder are electric blankets safe for elderly? Electric blankets can be dangerous for seniors with cognitive issues like dementia or Alzheimer’s or for those who are incontinent. They are unsafe for people with Parkinson’s, diabetes, or any paralysis. Seniors may get burned by an electric blanket and should discard one that’s over ten years old.

The reasons that electric blankets are unsafe for seniors are:

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