Crochet Dementia Fiddle Mats

We are doing a few charity craft days and these make great projects.

Crochet dementia fiddle mats.

Sadly she died of a dementia related illness in september 2017. If you d asked me for a twiddle muff pattern i would have stared at you blankly. Mar 22 2018 sensory mats for alzheimer patients. The fiddle muff activity apron is an interactive apron made of tactile materials.

Each design is made using different types yarn and textures. 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. Fiddlemat charitycrafts knitting crochet alzheimer. Dementia has touched the lives of my family and friends.

Sensory mats or fidget blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes. They help provide stimulation whilst on the wards and we ve found they are valuable to our patients. Knit or crochet twiddle muffs to help patients with dementia twiddle muffs are a knitted or crocheted band with items attached that patients living with the advanced stages of dementia can twiddle in their hands during their hospital stay. 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. She used to make knitted toys for children in the local hospital. You will find crochet patterns for sensory sleeves fidget mats sensory books cannula sleeves and twiddle muffs in this collection. How to make a snuggle bear fidget toy.

Attachments include a fiddle muff a squeezable anti stress ball and removable pockets that can hold photos or notes. Anne marie rowe seated who started the fidget quilt for dementia project examines some of the work by talented quilters annette burns left. It s amazing said stella at first glance though after picking the apron up she found it a bit heavy. I think it is partially boredom and a need to stay busy.

Fiddle muff activity apron. Patterns are given for each embellishment used or you may create your own. May 14 2018 these designs are full of interesting beads bobbles and textures that many patients find reassuring and comforting. Patterns are given for each embellishment used or you may create your own.

My mother in law wendy was a great knitter. Busy for hours but sometimes she would be restless and just fidget with her purse or crayons or even roll and unroll crochet thread. See more ideas about fidget quilt fidget blankets crochet. Crochet patterns these designs are full of interesting beads bobbles and textures that many patients find reassuring and comforting.