Sensory Activity Lap Blanket - Ideal For People With Dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Autism FREE NAME included for a limited time. leave a note on the order if you would like a name adding for free. This handmade lap blanket has been carefully designed to help soothe & relax people with dementia & other conditions affecting the brain. 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 beads up & down, provide a sense of achievement bringing satisfaction & contentment. The blanket is constructed from a mix of fabrics with a bright happy feel & includes a variety of fidgets to keep the user interested. This quilt has a range of positive fabric prints, which can be used as reminiscence talking points, possibly bringing back happy vacation/ holiday memories leading to conversation & new connections. The embellishments are bright, attractive & fun! The blanket includes A little felt bird that can be taken in & out of the pocket. - A variety of printed & textured fabrics - Colourful ribbons to feel - Beads to move up & down The blanket can be easily rolled up or folded & stored away or easily be carried about. Please note that there maybe slight variation in fabrics used depending on availability at the time, & the fabric on the back will be a contrasting fabric & not the same as the one used on the front of the design Lots of other designs are available. My designs are available for both men & women - please contact me for details if you don't see anything you like in my shop. Wash on a cool wash or sponge clean. Activity aprons, bags & cushions also available. 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. Also please check from time to time that the attachments are still securely attached. Dementia Blanket Alzheimers Sensory Quilt Help Fidget Pillow Activity Fiddle Mother's Day Gift Residents Calm Fidgeting Nana Mum Parkinson's