Busy Board-Colourful Activity Sensory Play-Stimulate motor skills, learning and fun-Educational Toy-Dementia Fidget

Soft felt wool board measures 11x12.5 in and weighs just 0.4lbs making it an ideal activity.

Just like children are calmed and soothed by their favourite blanket, people living with dementia can be soothed with a busy blanket (or fidget quilt). This is because, during the later stages of dementia, many with the condition seem to fidget constantly. They may pull at their clothing, ball up their hands, or rub their fingers together. What they are doing is looking for something to hold and fiddle with, as this offers a form of comfort. 
Part of those that live with dementia, such as Alzheimer's, is feeling agitated and anxious, and being unable to rid yourself of that agitation and stress. This is the reason why many with dementia can sometimes become violent - because they have no outlet for these emotions. Another reason why they can become violent is because of boredom and not being able to express their need for stimulation. It's important to remember that people with dementia have the same needs as everyone else, they just struggle to express them. 
A fidget quilt can help with both these things - it can calm and reduce anxiety, as well as providing hours of stimulation. Studies in care homes have shown that busy blankets that have embellishments such as zippers, loops, buttons, and laces are beneficial because they can be constantly played with.

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