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Weighted Sensory Blanket | Alzheimer's, Autism + Anxiety Therapy
Use GRAVITY to help calm!
Weighted Blankets are effective in helping to calm the mind and relax those with Alzheimer's, Autism (ASD) and Anxiety Disorders (ADD / ADHD / PTSD) in many proven ways by covering the body for sleep, wrapping shoulders for while sitting or by laying the blanket across laps or legs. Our soft + weighted blankets are a unique combination that can provide relief, comfort and can help supplement sensory disorder therapy treatment for the following conditions:
- Sensory Disorders & Sleep Disorders - weighted therapy can help increase Serotonin and Melatonin levels overnight
- Elderly with dementia - weighted blankets help calm those with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease
- Insomnia - Falling asleep and staying asleep
- ADD/ADHD Spectrum Disorder - those with ADHD use weighted blankets to calm down after school, during therapy sessions or to relax and fall asleep
- Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - weighted blankets help calm after school, during therapy sessions or to relax and fall asleep
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) - fidgeting legs due to RLS, chemotherapy treatments or Menopause
- Anxious Feelings + Panic symptoms - Stress, tension, cancer, Dental Anxiety, Peri-menopause and Menopause symptoms
- Sensory Integration Disorders/Sensory Processing Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) - weighted blankets can help with sleep, nightmares and panic anxiety
Weighted Blankets for Alzheimer's, dementia and brain related conditions
Most common in people over 65 years old, dementia can cause mood swings, confusion and stress. Caregivers can use weight therapy to help the sufferer feel comfortable and secure while sleeping, sitting or in periods of confusion or stress.
Giving a patient a weighted blanket provides comfort through the naturally pleasant feeling of being held. Many have described the added weight of our blanket as the feeling of a hug. Being able to give your loved one a “hug,” even if you aren’t there physically, will help relax and calm during housing transitions, medical checkups or before sleep.
As dementia progresses, insomnia can often become an issue. Sleeping for one or two hours during the night, then awakening only to wander is a common experience. Medications can also cause sleep disturbances for the ill.
The sleep-inducing qualities of a weighted blanket is enough to give deep pressure touch stimulation without being too heavy to remove on their own. Weighted blankets may assist with a full night’s rest for the individual and peace of mind for caregivers and family members alike.
"Data obtained on effectiveness reveal 33% demonstrated lowering in EDA when using the weighted blanket, 63% reported lower anxiety after use, and 78% preferred the weighted blanket as a calming modality." -Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket by Brian Mullen BS , Tina Champagne MEd, OTR/L , Sundar Krishnamurty PhD , Debra Dickson APRN, BC & Robert X. Gao PhD
MindCare offers a hand-picked selection of fabric combinations for our weighted blankets. Our weighted blankets are machine washable, Made in the USA and are constructed from incredibly soft and durable fabrics that are ideal for the home, travel and care facilities!
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Base Color
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Lavender Solid
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Silver Pillow
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Royal Blue Solid
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Silver Pillow
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Mosaic Fleece
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Dark Ash Pillow
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Giraffe
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Navy Pillow
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Leopard
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Silver Pillow
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Blossoms |
Silver Pillow
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Gravity Gray Knit
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Silver Pillow
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Navy Camp Flannel
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Dark Ash Pillow
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Red Tartan Flannel
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Dark Ash Pillow
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- Offer your loved-one comfort and security with the consistent pressure of a weighted blanket
- Proven effective for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sleeplessness, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Alzheimer's or for anyone who needs a good night's sleep
- Deep, consistent pressure has been shown to increase the production of Serotonin and Melatonin which encourage deep, restful sleep while decreasing the presence of Cortisol (the Stress Hormone)
- Weighted blankets tend to have a calming and organizing effect on the central nervous system. It is believed that the benefits are similar to those gained from swaddling a baby. Comfort, Safety, Security allow the body to fully rest
- The weight is evenly distributed throughout the blanket with hypoallergenic poly-pellets to ensure safe & consistent pressure over the entire blanket surface
- Our weighted blankets are MADE IN THE USA of the best materials that are comfy, fully washable and highly durable for years to come
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Instructional Information
How to pick the right weighted blanket?
A rule of thumb is to select a weighted blanket that is approximately 10% of the body weight of the user, plus a pound or two.
| Blanket Weight | Dimensions (in) | Weight of User | | 5 lbs | 30 x 34 | 40 to 50 lbs | | 10 lbs | 34 x 42 | 70 to 110 lbs | | 15 lbs | 42 x 60 | 110 to 175 lbs | | 20 lbs | 42 x 72 | 175 to 225 lbs | | 25 lbs | 46 x 72 | 225 lbs+ |
All of our weighted blankets are machine washable and made in the USA from incredibly soft and durable fabrics. MindCare has selected a wide range of styles and color combinations for men, women and children who can all benefit from the comfort of a weighted blanket!
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Was a gift and ended up ordering one for myself 
