We are doing a few charity craft days and these make great projects.
Fiddle mats for dementia patients.
My mother in law wendy was a great knitter.
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Mar 22 2018 sensory mats for alzheimer patients.
This week i have located 10 free sensory crochet patterns for you to make for your loved ones or to donate to a local nursing home.
The dimensions below make a lap mat as per the photo that can be tied at the waist or positioned on a table with velcro.
The size of your fidget blankets is up to you.
How to make a snuggle bear fidget toy.
Dementia has touched the lives of my family and friends.
Fiddlemat charitycrafts knitting crochet alzheimer.
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Sadly she died of a dementia related illness in september 2017.
She used to make knitted toys for children in the local hospital.
Jun 18 2016 explore gloria carlsen s board alzheimers lap mats fidget mats aprons followed by 283 people on pinterest.
Sensory mats or fidget blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes.
You will find crochet patterns for sensory sleeves fidget mats sensory books cannula sleeves and twiddle muffs in this collection.
Whether you enjoy knitting crochet or loom knitting you can create twiddle muffs and bring comfort to dementia patients up until about 3 1 2 years ago i didn t know twiddle muffs existed.