Fidget Blanket - To soothe Person Living With Dementia - Parkinsons Disease - Elderly - Brain Injury PERSONALISE .. ADD A NAME OF YOUR CHOICE TO THE BACK OF THE BLANKET This beautiful handmade fidget blanket has been designed to help soothe & relax people with dementia. It provides lots of different textures & age appropriate attachments to explore, providing stimulation helping to keep hands & minds busy. 45cm X 45cm approx WHY use a sensory cushion/ pillow? ... 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 slider up & down or putting the teabag in & out of the cup provide satisfaction & contentment. Using fidget blanket's/ pillows can reduce unwanted behaviours such as picking & undressing. What you will receive... You will receive a lap blanket constructed from a lovely mix of fabrics & trimmings with a bright & colourful afternoon tea theme. The fabrics/ colours will be the same or slightly different from the blanket pictured depending on availability of fabrics at the time of ordering. It English tea theme will appeal to a generation who baked their own cakes at home & readily used a teapot. How to use... The blanket can be used in reminiscence therapy to help prompt conversation & evoke happy memories about when they used to have tea & cake. Conversation starters... Did they used to bake, was it a special occasion, what are their favourites etc. Also were the ingredients rationed? Many older people will be familiar with & be comforted by idea of a nice cup of tea & a slice of cake. The design includes A variety of printed & textured fabrics - Colourful ribbons & buttons - movable beads Or a sparkly slider - a little teabag that can be put into the cup - a pocket for personal items Lots of other designs are available. The cushions are available for both men & women - please contact me for details. Care Wash on a cool wash or sponge clean preferably. Safety Please be aware that this cushion contains small parts, for example buttons. Every effort is taken to ensure that attachments are securely & safely attached, please be mindful to the recipients particular needs. Please check them from time to time to ensure they are still securely attached. Personalised Dementia Gift Alzheimer's Fidget Blanket Gift For Dementia Patient Therapy Nana Residents Activities Teapot Senior Care Elderly