Alzheimer Activity Matt

 

Purpose of the Alzheimer’s Activity Mats

The activity mats are designed to safely stimulate and soothe people with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive challenges, while providing a better quality of LIFE.

L – Lift spirits and entertain users while relieving caregivers.

I – Interest  users in items on the mat. This stimulates senses and reinforces memory.

F – Focus user’s attention during therapy or conversation with a caregiver. Helps visitors and staff find topics of conversation with users.

E – Exercise hands and fingers.

See more on Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106688789/fidget-toy-adult-dementia-fidget-blanket?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_-ready_to_ship-home_and_living&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQkoZ25Q6a3-JomItzHE_ZXL76P_dsBN22V4PbxLGGVE9s9KhE-71VBoCFpUQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_14821205487_124718093021_549196284664_pla-1442148026121_c__1106688789_136772311&utm_custom2=14821205487&gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQkoZ25Q6a3-JomItzHE_ZXL76P_dsBN22V4PbxLGGVE9s9KhE-71VBoCFpUQAvD_BwE

This link has a pattern/guide. 

https://nancyzieman.com/blog/sewing-2/sew-an-alzheimers-activity-mat/

How important is touch in the care of an Alzheimer's patient?

Go to link below to read article. 

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/health_fitness/article_470abc42-5284-11e6-ac0a-8f16b7b4745f.html