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Caregiver supplies for an overnight visitor with health issues

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When we have a visitor with health issues who will be staying with us overnight, or who might be with us for a longer time, it is a good idea to have some special caregiver supplies in order to make our guest more comfortable. This is true as well for a visitor that might be healthy, but afflicted with some of the problems that accompany advanced age. With these supplies we can know our guest will be comfortable and they will know we have thought in advance about their potential need. Guests with health or age related problems may not think to ask us to have these items, but they will be well appreciated.

These simple things can help our guest feel much more comfortable and much more welcome. Many of these items are a great idea to have on hand for any guest that might visit us.

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Triangle Pillow with Washable Cover 26x25x7.5in
When we have health issues, or as we age, we may have trouble sleeping without an elevated head position. Regular pillows are not always helpful because they may cause neck discomfort. With this bed wedge pillow, any bed can have an elevated head and our guest can sleep well. This Cushy Form bed wedge pillow is ideal for this task. It is 7.5 inches at its tallest which gives a ‘just right’ amount of lift. It comes with a washable cover that is soft and comfortable.
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Bed Wedge Pillow Replacement Cover fits 7.5in
An extra cover for the bed wedge is a great idea. That way we can change the cover frequently. While the used cover is in the wash, we will have a fresh cover to use immediately. This Cushy Form replacement cover will fit 7.5 inch wedge pillows. It is made from soft and cushy fabric that is durable and comfortable. It is hypoallergenic and machine washable.
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Large Magnifying Glass Lens White LED
Reading small print becomes a little more difficult for most with the age effects on eyesight. Having this large magnifying glass with LED illumination will help enlarge small print making it more easy to read. This Medokare magnifying lens offer 5X magnification. It is made from actual glass to give a crystal clear view without any distortion. Its large size allows a large viewing area, which can help in reading entire sentences instead of fragments. It has an ergonomically designed handle making it easy and comfortable to hold.
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RingPoint Wireless Doorbells 1,000-ft Range
It can be a great idea to have a way for an infirm or elderly guest to let us know they need our assistance. We don’t want them to have to raise their voice in order to get our attention, especially at night. This RingPoint wireless doorbell gives them a way to let us know they need us with the push of a button. It has over 1000 feet of range, is wireless, and the signal will penetrate through walls. Although the ringing button can be installed with adhesive stickers it can also be left free so our guest can carry the button wherever they go. We just place the receiver into any convenient wall outlet and we can hear when they need our help.
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40 Bed Pads Liners 90x60cm w/Nitrile Gloves
Incontinence is a common problem for those who have trouble getting in and out of bed at night. Having the bed pad liners available will help our guest feel less stress about sleeping in our bed. These HappyNites pads are very absorbent which will help us by keeping the bed clean and dry.
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With these few things we will be ready to help our visitors with health issues be more comfortable staying overnight in our home. They will appreciate our thoughtfulness and we will be happy knowing we are helping them feel welcome.

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