I decided i would try and find people to help make them.
What is a twidle mat.
Designed especially for the person with alzheimer s.
Dementia is prevalent in my family and i wanted to see how many others could benefit from these items.
Mar 22 2018 sensory mats for alzheimer patients.
Fiddlemat charitycrafts knitting crochet alzheimer.
Creating a community of knitters.
And here s a twiddle muff pattern especially for the loom knitters.
Mar 19 2017 sometimes when caring for an elderly relative it can be hard to know what to do for the best.
If you are a caregiver you are generally and solely responsible.
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46 best twiddle mats images fidget quilt fidget.
The twiddle muff immediately helps calm the resident directing their focus and energy on one thing.
One of the ladies in my church prayer shawl group likes to loom.
For phylis twiddle muff.
They contain strands of textured ribbons beads and various fabrics attached both inside and outside.
Twiddle muff is a registered trademark.
The size of your fidget blankets is up to you.
It can be rolled and used as a twiddle muff opened out the mat is just the right size to have on your knee size of open lap blanket mat is approx 55cm x 30cm x 3cm.
Luxury large handmade fidget mat 2 in 1 design.
Here s another crochet twiddle muff pattern.
Loom knitted twiddle muff.
Twiddle muff fact sheet they re knitted muffs with items attached to keep dementia patients hands active and busy.
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Sensory mats or fidget blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes.
In my experience the muff does reduce the needs for meds these are the original twiddle muff s.
This one offers a facebook group linked to on the ravelry page in case you get stuck or have questions.
21 5 x 12 x 1 5 one only made with a colour scheme of blues and mustards with lots.
We are doing a few charity craft days and these make great projects.
People with dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied.