Top pick
Ice grippers and traction cleats
$20.00 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Stretch over regular shoes for grip on ice.
Good to know: Take them off indoors. They can slide on smooth floors.
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Winter and weather safety
Ice and heat are both harder to handle with age, and both are predictable enough to prepare for. How picks are chosen
What to look for
- Ice grippers for shoes, kept by the door so they get put on.
- In heat, a fan and a cooling towel beat anything complicated.
- Anything that has to be wrestled on at the door won't get worn.
All Winter and weather safety picks
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Heated throw blanket
$39.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
A heated throw for the couch or a favorite chair.
Good to know:
Skip this if: Feeling in the legs or feet has faded. An electric blanket can burn skin before it feels too hot, so a regular blanket is safer.
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Cooling towel
$13.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Wet it and wear it to cool down on hot days.
Good to know:
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Bladeless wearable neck fan
Hands-free cooling: hangs around the neck, no batteries needed.
Good to know:
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You run out of this.
Common questions
- How can older adults avoid slipping on ice?
- Slip-on ice grippers (traction cleats) add grip to any shoes on snow and ice. Take them off indoors, since they can be slippery on smooth floors.
- How do you help someone stay safe in the heat?
- Older bodies handle heat poorly, so cooling towels, easy-to-use fans, and staying hydrated all help. Choose gear that's simple to put on and operate.