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Best way to keep my dad warm apart from have the heating on 24.7

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TheOpalFox · 15/12/2025 15:31

Sadly I can’t have my heating on 24.7!!!! And my dad is elderly and sits in his chair all day.
Whats the cheapest heater to run? Someone said an oil filled radiator? Someone else said halogen? Thankyou I have it on 21 degrees and he’s still cold so need a heater by him? Thanks

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Turnitoffnonagain · 15/12/2025 15:40

Get him a heated throw, they're brilliant. Mine is a Silentnight one, has multiple settings and a 2 hour safety cut off.

PashaMinaMio · 15/12/2025 15:39

There’s some good advice here.
My mum is very ancient so feels the cold.
I contacted her utility supplier and asked if they offer complimentary heated blankets/throw? Indeed they do. They sent one to mum, free.
it’s worth asking.

Troublein · 15/12/2025 15:38

Heated gilet and a heated overblanket.

Gilet means that even if he gets out of the chair to go to another room, he's bringing warmth with him (they run off a battery bank that sits in a pocket).
Can also be used for sitting up in bed, going outside or anywhere really.

If he doesn't like sleeveless things, you can get heated long sleeve tops that look more like hoodies.

Heated overblanket will keep his legs warm too if sitting for long periods.

Both very cheap to run.

ladyofshertonabbas · 15/12/2025 15:37

heated blanket, fingerless gloves, hot water bottle, soft hat (I wear a Seasalt headband, he might not be so into that, scarf. Also dehumidifier makes house feel warmer.

EyeLevelStick · 15/12/2025 15:36

Yes my dad has a heated blanket which works well for him. It’s lovely soft and heavy. And a heated pad thing that he can put round his neck.

If the room he was in was heated enough for him my poor DSM would have to wear a sundress and flip flops!

GasperyJacquesRoberts · 15/12/2025 15:35

Another recommendation for a heated throw. I checked the one I got for my mother and if it's on all day it costs about 10p in electricity. They're really efficient.

snowibunni · 15/12/2025 15:35

Heated blanket. Make sure it's one with a switch off / thermostat feature so he doesn't cook!

In my experience those oil filled radiators are useless.

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 15/12/2025 15:33

Definitely a heated blanket! My mother is 95 and loves hers.

murasaki · 15/12/2025 15:33

Heat the person not the room, basically.

Unicornsarefluffy · 15/12/2025 15:33

A heated blanket.

This one has lasted me two years. It’s very warm. So much so I often turn it down (I am always cold). It saves me having the heating up high when I am working.

www.dreamlanduk.co.uk/products/relaxwell-deluxe-alaskan-husky-faux-fur-heated-throw

murasaki · 15/12/2025 15:32

We got a heated throw for my PiL as he's reluctant to put the heating on just for him. It seems to work nicely and he can also put it on his bed for a bit. You can get battery operated ones so they're not stuck by a plug.

LiveLaughGoblin · 15/12/2025 15:32

Heated blanket! I have one that was about £40 from Amazon and it’s sooooo nice and toasty.

OnlyTomSaidThat · 15/12/2025 15:32

Could you get heated clothing or blankets?