Sensory Activity Lap Blanket - Ideal For People With Dementia/ Alzheimers - ' Sewing Theme - Make Do & Mend' FREE PERSONALISATION - add a name for free limited time only. This handmade lap blanket has been designed to help soothe & relax people with dementia. It provides lots of different colours, textures & age appropriate attachments to explore, providing stimulation helping to keep hands & minds busy. It has been shown that providing appropriate activities & stimulation for people with dementia helps to reduce agitation & anxiety & gives the person a sense of purpose. Repetitive movements, such as moving the zip up & down provide a sense of achievement bringing satisfaction & contentment. The blanket is constructed from a mix of lovely fabrics with a make do & mend theme, which many older people will be familiar with & be comforted by, possibly bringing triggering happy memories from their past. The embellishments are bright, attractive & fun! The blanket can be used to evoke happy memories or plan new days outs. The blanket includes Option to add 1 name of your choice - A variety of printed & textured fabrics - Colourful ribbons & buttons - A zip - various, fringing, bobble trim etc - a patch of fabric swatches The blanket can be rolled up & stored away or easily folded & carried about in a handbag. Great to relieve stress during travel, at hospital & Dr's appointments. Lots of other designs are available in my Etsy shop. My designs are available for both men & women - please contact me for details if you don't see anything you like & have something in mind, I am more than happy to make a custom order. Wash on a cool wash or sponge clean preferably. Activity aprons, bags & cushions also available. Safety Please be aware that this blanket contains small parts, for example buttons. Every effort is taken to ensure that attachments are securely & safely attached, but please be mindful to the recipients particular needs. Dementia Gift Fidget Blanket Alzheimer's Sensory Quilt Stimulation Fidget Autism Dementia Toys, Nana Zip, Activities, Care Home