Information Knit a ‘Snuggle Bear’ fidget teddy and support the NHS Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 23 April 2020 3comments.
News Tag: News. New Fidget Widget toolkit provides meaningful activity for those living with dementia An Alzheimer’s Society and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) funded innovation has created five tactile wooden tools – the Fidget Widget toolkit. Read more
Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. ... 03 December 2018 6comments.
Information Knitters needed to unite against dementia and make Dementia Cannula Sleeves Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. ... 17 October 2018
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. ... 21 June 2018
Advice Tag: Advice. Loss of inhibitions and dementia Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Trailing, following, checking and dementia A person with dementia may follow someone around, check that they are nearby, or keep calling out or asking for them. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Dementia and hiding, hoarding or losing things Find out why a person may hide, hoard or lose things, as well as how you can help. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Sundowning and dementia Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Repetitive behaviour and dementia People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, say the same thing, make the same noise or ask the same question over and over. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Restlessness and agitation in dementia Restlessness and agitation are common behaviours in people living with dementia. These behaviours can be difficult for others to understand, but finding out the causes can help you to support the person. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Why a person with dementia might be walking about A person with dementia might want to spend time walking. This isn’t always a cause for concern, but it can sometimes become a problem. There are ways to help the person walk safely and manage any risks. Read more
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