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Can these products be used in senior care facilities or medical settings?

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Caitlin
Updated 5 hours ago

Our special needs products—G-Tube Pads & Port Covers, Super Scarves, Super Smocks, and LifeSaver Mats—aren’t just for at-home caregivers. They’re built tough enough for daily use in senior care facilities, group homes, and medical settings, while still keeping comfort, dignity, and style front and center.

G-Tube Pads & Port Covers: Secure & Hygienic
In medical and long-term care settings, leaks are more than just messy—they’re a hygiene issue. Our pads and covers stay snug thanks to snaps and elastic straps, keeping patients dry and reducing the risk of skin irritation. They also cut down on constant linen changes (translation: staff spends less time doing laundry and more time caring for residents).

Super Scarves: Dignity Meets Practicality
Drool happens—and bibs don’t exactly scream “adult-friendly.” Super Scarves offer discreet, stylish protection that residents actually enjoy wearing. They’re absorbent, washable, and available in prints that feel more like accessories than medical supplies, helping maintain dignity and comfort in communal living spaces.

Super Smocks: Full-Coverage for Meals & Activities
Mealtimes, art therapy, or even daily hygiene tasks—Super Smocks provide coverage without looking clinical. Their reversible, waterproof/absorbent design protects clothing, while the optional pocket adds functionality (like holding a napkin or utensil). For staff, that means fewer outfit changes and easier cleanup.

Learn more about why our Super Smocks are the super stars for senior care on our blog.
 

Lifesaver Mats: Reliable Surface Protection
Beds, wheelchairs, recliners, and medical exam chairs can all benefit from Lifesaver Mats. They’re soft, waterproof, and absorbent—perfect for managing incontinence, spills, or supply mishaps. Unlike disposable pads, they’re eco-friendly, reusable, and machine washable, reducing waste and long-term costs for facilities.

Why Facilities Love Them

  • Durable & Washable: Designed for repeated laundering without losing effectiveness.

  • Dignified & Comfortable: Products feel more like clothing and accessories than “supplies.”

  • Cost-Effective: Reusables mean fewer disposables, less waste, and lower long-term expenses.

  • Staff-Friendly: Easy to use, easy to wash, easy to explain.

The Bottom Line
Yes, these products are right at home in senior care facilities and medical environments. They reduce laundry, protect residents’ dignity, cut down on disposable waste, and make staff’s jobs easier. Whether it’s mealtime, medical care, or everyday life, Lil Helper products fit seamlessly into professional care settings—because everyone deserves comfort, protection, and a little joy in the day-to-day.

Note: While Lil Helper products are frequently used and loved in assisted living facilities, we know every provider and region may have different requirements when it comes to sanitization and supply practices. If you are a loved one looking to provide Lil Helper products to an assisted living facility, be sure you speak with staff at that facility first. 
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