Vicki Purnell has been making fidget quilts for people living with dementia for the last six years. While there's little research on the effectiveness of the quilts, the small, colourful items are ...
Shirley Anderson’s new blanket has all sorts of bells and whistles. The small lap quilt features nine squares, with two or more activities per square. There are buttons, zippers, laces, Velcro flaps, ...
A mother and daughter are spreading comfort through creativity. Mary Ross, 93, and Penelope Maclean from Hampshire are crafting handmade fidget blankets to support people living with dementia. The ...
CALDWELL, Texas (KRHD) — A local knitting group in Caldwell presented 'fidget' blankets for seniors with the dementia at the Copperas Hollow Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Monday. "Knot Just ...
SALISBURY — Deana Burris has fond memories of her childhood blanket. She remembers the color of it, the smell of it, and especially, the way it felt. “My blanket was satin. I still remember it because ...