Course overview

This course is for carers, former carers and the cared for, join me to create a “fiddle” blanket for a loved one, possibly with Dementia, who finds it hard to keep their hands still. A fiddle blanket can be used to make a loved one feel calmer. We will share ideas so that you can make changes after the session.

Course description

Do you know someone who finds it hard to keep their hands still, maybe they have always had hobbies or work in the past where they used their hands a lot. A “Fiddle blanket” can help to keep hands busy helping a loved one to feel calmer. We will design and create a simple fiddle blanket. You will be given ideas so that you can enhance it after the session if you want to. You will be able to work along with me in the session if you would like to.

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