Sensory Busy Blanket for Dementia and Autism

This combination sensory and calming weighted lap pad for seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's, others with ADD and ADHD, and people who simply benefit from touching and fidgeting has 6 busy squares on one side to keep restless fingers occupied to elicit curiosity, memories, and awareness. On the other side, there are pockets to place your hands with a soothing satin lining. Designer Pattie Wilkinson created this Busy Blanket with her Dad in mind. "Never in a million years did I think I would be brainstorming ways to occupy my dad in his senior years," says Pattie. "Dementia has taken his mind to a place that is at times lonely and confusing. When I came up with the idea to make something for his idle hands, I searched the internet for something I could make for him. I found three ideas that intrigued me. There were tons of aprons and mats with items sewn to them to fidget with, weighted lap pads that drape across the knees to bring comfort, and mats with pockets to put your hands in to relieve anxiety. So, I decided to design all three ideas into one Busy Blanket project with Poly-Pellets® from Fairfield Processing." For written instructions and supply list click visit: https://www.fairfieldworld.com/projec...