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Phil Hall, senior dementia nurse at Solihull Hospital, said: “We know Twiddlemuffs can be very reassuring and comforting for patients and would be delighted if willing knitters would give up some time to support us.This process can often alleviate many common faults and gets you back up and running as soon as possible. Can also be used as a cold compress for external bruising and swelling by placing in the freezer for 2-3 hours. To soothe and comfort everyday aches, pains and stiffnessRelieves some symptoms of migraines, headaches, stress and tensionTakes just 2 minutes to heat up in a microwaveThe Toasty Warmer is filled with specially treated natural wheat grains and lavenderRemovable inner bag and machine washable (unfolds to 47cm length) Toasty Warmer is 100% natural. INTRODUCING THE MUFF Because everyone is different, consider the personality and individuality of your loved one when purchasing and presenting the Twiddle Muff. Contact senior citizen services in your area (senior centers, assisted living facilities, and the like) and see if they would appreciate your donations.

Now is the time if you want to decorate the muff, inside and out, with ribbons, beads, flowers, zips, loops, pompoms, buttons, etc. First, the Girl Scouts and a host of other volunteers are knitting TwiddleMuffs to be given as gifts along with the cards. Knitted hand muffs with sewn in fiddle items have become popular among aged care and hospital residents with anxiety and dementia. There will be drop-in sessions where you can pick up some tips, compare projects and chat, as well as access yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks.Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT. Gloves made of wool, leather or synthetic material with insulating properties are best for keeping your hands warm. This twiddle muff pattern is written in UK metrics but it's really easy to convert, just check out our yarn weight conversion chart and beginner’s guide. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

But really, any bit of fabric with different textures and additions makes a decent twiddle muff – you don't always need a twiddle muff pattern to make a twiddle muff. Twiddles are a reassuring addition to your caregiver resources, and provide a less-expensive, drug-free therapy option ideal for use in any setting. However, if there are any churches or similar sorts of charitable service organizations near you, and you let them know that you’re in need of wool and supplies so you and your group can continue charity knitting, I’ll bet you would get all kinds of folks wishing to donate their unused supplies to you.

We found things to stitch on them that we thought would be relevant to the kind of people who are in aged care [in the Riverland].

F)Great for rehabilitation and sports injuriesEnvironmentally friendly, reusable designSpecificationsColour: Blue with Black CoverDepth (mm): 58Height (mm): 125Main body material: Sodium acetate (food grade, conforms to EN71/MSDS)Net weight (kg): 0. Staff Health and Wellbeing Week is right around the corner and we are excited to announce a series of craft events that not only nurture the mental health of our dedicated healthcare professionals but also bring comfort and joy to patients with dementia. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The Twiddle®Muff) immediately helps calm the resident, directing their focus and energy on one thing. This often stimulates conversation and social interaction among residents as well as among family members.The craft events are an initiative to engage our staff members in a creative and therapeutic hobby while also contributing to the welfare of our patients. Wool Pile Back WarmerThis warmer can be worn descreetly under clothes at anytime day or night, the elastic straps will adjust to fit everybody.