A style Fidget Blanket For Anyone Who Gets A Settled Feeling By Keeping Their Restless Hands Busy

A style Fidget Blanket For Anyone Who Gets A Settled Feeling By Keeping Their Restless Hands Busy

Summary

The fidget blanket provides sensory and tactile stimulation for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, ADD, or an autism spectrum disability.

A style Fidget Blanket For Anyone Who Gets A Settled Feeling By Keeping Their Restless Hands Busy

What is fidget blanket?

Fidget blankets are lap sized pieces of yarn, fabric, wool or crochet with interesting tactile bits and bobs(e.g. buttons, ribbon, beads) attached for people who are agitated or anxious to twiddle in their hands. They are designed to trigger memories, stimulate senses, and the brain whilst keeping 'restless hands' busy.


Who uses fidget blankets?

Fidget blanket for adults with dementia is the perfect dementia gift for the elderly & It's also a great gift for people with autism or ADHD, who often have the same issues with restlessness.


How does the fidget blanket work?

Fidget blankets typically have sensory elements and tactile features that provide stimulation and engagement.For example,textures such as soft fabrics or Velcro strips can provide sensory input. Tactile elements such as buttons, zippers, beads and ribbons are also good for use of touch.


What is the purpose of a fidget blanket?

Fidget blankets help to relieve anxiety and restlessness that comes with Alzheimer's, dementia and other similar conditions, keeping hands busy and reducing loneliness.