Crochet Dementia Fiddle Mats

The fiddle muff activity apron is an interactive apron made of tactile materials.

Crochet dementia fiddle mats.

She used to make knitted toys for children in the local hospital. Busy for hours but sometimes she would be restless and just fidget with her purse or crayons or even roll and unroll crochet thread. Sadly she died of a dementia related illness in september 2017. Patterns are given for each embellishment used or you may create your own.

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. Attachments include a fiddle muff a squeezable anti stress ball and removable pockets that can hold photos or notes. My mother in law wendy was a great knitter. Patterns are given for each embellishment used or you may create your own.

I think it is partially boredom and a need to stay busy. They help provide stimulation whilst on the wards and we ve found they are valuable to our patients. Crochet patterns these designs are full of interesting beads bobbles and textures that many patients find reassuring and comforting. How to make a snuggle bear fidget toy.

Fiddlemat charitycrafts knitting crochet alzheimer. I like to think that she would have loved snuggle bear too. The size of your fidget blankets is up to you. It s amazing said stella at first glance though after picking the apron up she found it a bit heavy.

You will find crochet patterns for sensory sleeves fidget mats sensory books cannula sleeves and twiddle muffs in this collection. Sensory mats or fidget blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes. Fiddle muff activity apron. Each design is made using different types yarn and textures.

See more ideas about fidget quilt fidget blankets crochet. Each design is made using different types yarn and textures. We are doing a few charity craft days and these make great projects. 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.

If you d asked me for a twiddle muff pattern i would have stared at you blankly. Anne marie rowe seated who started the fidget quilt for dementia project examines some of the work by talented quilters annette burns left. 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. May 14 2018 these designs are full of interesting beads bobbles and textures that many patients find reassuring and comforting.