Originally Posted by jan22
My mother is 95 and in a care home. She complains that her feet are always cold. I was wondering how I could make a rice bag for her feet. Would it work if I could make a square or oblong one and put ties on each corner so it could be wrapped around her feet after heating in the microwave. A filler with a removable cover for washing. I need to experiment a little I guess.
Here in Australia wheat bags are not welcome in nursing homes as it is usually the staff that heat the bags and what is alright for a younger person is way to hot for an elderly person, their skin is thinner and more prone to scolding, just a word of warning.