A fidget blanket is a quilt that has several different objects attached to it that stimulate the senior and keeps them focused on an activity and thereby reduce emotional escalation that leads to agitation. It can relieve their boredom too.
The blanket can keep a person busy for quite a while “fidgeting” with all the interesting objects in her lap that don’t fall off. It is similar to a toddler’s activity quilt and you could possibly use one of those too but a more age appropriate version would be more acceptable.
While some folks can make these at home, there’s a wide variety of options available on the internet that you can go through.
Key features to look for?
Should have at least 5-6 different activities (ideally in bright colors)Watch out for poorly stitched products as we don’t want parts to be pulled out too easilyAbility to compactly fold/pack for storage when not in use
Did you miss our previous article…
https://news.soulrapha.org/caregiver-take-a-breakits-both-healthy-and-necessary/
