Many older people can find their hands become a little unsteady over the years and this can become more pronounced in times of stress or when agitated. Having something to 'work' their fingers on can help a great deal. Our range of stress-relievers can assist with each having a variety of attachments to twist, twiddle and pull.
People living with a dementia can often suffer from mood swings and bouts of irritability, or may show signs of distress when having to be transported somewhere. A comfort activity can help distract and soothe and can be carried wherever they are going thus saving carers time and effort. See also our Comforting Pets and Dolls section for other comfort ideas.
These range from cuddly cushions to Activity Aprons that can be worn by the user - especially those with dementia who may forget where they left it. Our Fiddle Pups provide companionship as well as having a removable fun coat with attachments to feel and twiddle with. He will happily sit on a lap and enjoy his ears being stroked and played with.
All our items are checked for safety and strength and are especially designed for those living with dementia or special needs.
Bring in the summer vibes with our new Activity Apron. Designed especially for people living with a dementia like Alzheimer's. The Apron will provide tactile and sensory stimulation, keeping restless hands busy. Five tactile attachments to touch, slide, zip, loop, plait, twist etc.
Bring in the summer vibes with our new Activity Apron. Designed especially for people living with a dementia, the apron will provide tactile and sensory stimulation and will help to keep restless hands busy. Five tactile attachments to touch, slide, zip, loop, plait, twist etc.
Keep hands warm and active too with our pretty Hand Cosy. Lots of attachments to fiddle, pull and slide - ideal for anyone with restless hands. Suitable for all ages.
Hands will be warm and toasty with our unique Hand Cosy. Lots of attachments to fiddle, pull and slide - ideal for anyone with restless hands. Suitable for all ages.
Keep hands cosy and fingers busy with our Fiddle Muff. Especially useful for those with a dementia and packed with a range of tactile features. See video below:
Specially requested by hospital and care home staff, this pocket cushion has 9 different attachments to keep restless hands busy. Ideal for individual use. See video below:
Fun handmade fabric cube with textured fabrics and attachments to keep restless fingers busy. Specially designed for anyone living with a dementia, ADHD or Autism and can help reduce anxiety and provide comfort. Features beads, buttons, loops, zip and many more attachments to keep boredom at bay.
Handmade Fidget Activity Mat with a vibrant African feel. Larger size mat that is great to use on a bed or chair. The mat features colourful and textured fabrics with attachments designed to keep restless fingers occupied. Ideal for anyone living with a dementia or mental illness, ADHD or Autism to help reduce anxiety and provide comfort and keep hands busy.
This handmade Fidget Activity Mat incorporates a tactile fun maze to try to push the buttons around. Great for older people as it keeps restless fingers occupied and engages the brain to relieve boredom. Also good for anyone with ADHD or Autism as it can help to reduce anxiety and agitation and provide comfort.
This handmade Fidget Activity Mat is smaller-sized and fits neatly onto a lap. Features lots of varied textured fabrics and attachments to keep the user stimulated and calm. Ideal for anyone living with a dementia or mental illness, ADHD or Autism to help reduce anxiety and provide comfort and keep hands busy.
This handmade Fidget Activity Mat has a pretty teatime theme and fits neatly onto a lap or table top. Attached teapot can even 'pour' the tea! Features lots of varied textured fabrics and attachments to keep the user stimulated and calm. Ideal for anyone living with a dementia or mental illness, ADHD or Autism to help reduce anxiety and provide comfort and keep hands busy. Ideal for anyone using a wheelchair too.
Tactile Fidget Arm Band - Floral is an ideal way to offer a solution to restless hands and avoid having to pick it up if it falls. Fits neatly on the wrist and features lots of varied fabric 'feels' with fun attachments to fiddle and play with. Can help keep the user stimulated and calm. Perfect for anyone living with a dementia , mental illness, ADHD or Autism as can provide comfort and reduce anxiety.
Tactile Fidget Arm Band - Fur Lined is a softer alternative to our tactile arm bands. Ideal for older people who may have sensitive skin. Makes a portable activity for anyone who likes to be on their feet much of the time. Fits neatly on the wrist and features lots of varied fabric 'feels' with fun attachments to fiddle and play with. Can help keep the user stimulated and calm.
Tactile handmade fabric cube that fits neatly in the hand. Features textured fabrics and attachments to keep restless fingers busy. Specially designed for anyone living with a dementia, ADHD or Autism and can help reduce anxiety and provide comfort. Features beads, buttons, loops, zip and many more attachments to keep boredom at bay.
People with dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
People with a dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
People with a dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
Bring the outside into the indoors this summer with our new Activity Cushion, perfect for anyone with fidgety fingers. The 'garden themed' olive green colour helps calm and provide a relaxing environment for an individual living with a dementia. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
Bring the summer vibes into any care home with our new 'sunshine orange Activity Cushion. Vibrant and bright, this cushion will help keep fidgety hands busy with its sensory laces, soft fleece material and buttons to undo, whilst bringing in a sense of the outdoors into the indoors. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
Anyone with fidgety fingers will love this comfy cushion complete with an assortment of sensory attachments to stroke, thread, twist and twiddle with. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
A new vibrant addition to our popular product adorned with great tactile attachments to keep restless hands occupied. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
One for the men, quality cushion cover with added benefits - perfect for anyone with dementia or restless hands. Zips, buckles and a handy pocket - make a great gift for a loved one.
Totally huggable with added interest. Our lovely cushion is great to keep fidgety fingers occupied. Thread the reels up and down the coloured tactile braid, pockets have beads to feel too! *MULTIBUY OFFER.
NEW!.Same adorable pup to cuddle but with a vibrant pink coat. Great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
NEW! One for the boys - macho coat still with a great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
Our very own Fiddle Pup© has the softest plush fur and a coat packed full of tactile extras to twiddle, slide and feel. Especially designed for anyone with restless hands.
NEW!Same adorable pup to cuddle but with a vibrant purple coat. Great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
Our very own Fiddle Pup© has the softest plush fur and a coat packed full of tactile extras to twiddle, slide and feel. Especially designed for anyone with restless hands.
Our very own Buddy Bunny© makes the softest companion to cuddle. He has downy-soft fur with an assortment of attachments to keep hands occupied. Great for relieving stressful situations.
NEW. Now our popular Fiddle Pup© can have a change of outfit. Available in five different colours, each has its own set of attachments to keep restless hands busy. Fully washable soft, cuddly fleece.
NEW. Give your Fiddle Pup a change of outfit with this vibrant coat complete with attachments to keep restless hand busy. Fully Washable soft, cuddly fleece. Great for sensory and tactile sessions and can help relieve stress.
NEW. Now your Fiddle Pup© can have a new outfit - allows one to be washed while not having to go without the comforting activity for restless hands. Each coat comes with a set of attachments to keep hands busy.
Now our popular Fiddle Pup© can have a change of outfit. Available in five different colours, each has its own set of attachments to keep restless hands busy. Fully washable soft, cuddly fleece.
NEW. Now your Fiddle Pup© can have a new outfit - allows one to be washed while not having to go without the comforting activity for restless hands. Each coat comes with a set of attachments to keep hands busy.
Billy the Cat is more than just a cuddly companion, he can become a hand puppet, can be a hand warmer or a sensory experience too! Our soft, fluffy cat comes with an internal sock for your hand, plus a pouch filled with granules for warming in the microwave and a spare pouch that can be filled with sensory items such as Lavender for relaxation or cinnamon scent on cotton pad for a festive aroma. Makes a thoughtful gift for an older relative living with a dementia in a care home.
Brando the Dog is more than just a cuddly companion, he can become a hand puppet, can be a hand warmer or a sensory experience too! Our soft, fluffy pup comes with an internal sock for your hand, plus a pouch filled with granules that add weight to make him feel like a real dog and a spare pouch that can be filled with sensory items such as Lavender for relaxation or wheat to warm in a microwave and turn him into a hand warmer. Makes a thoughtful gift for an older relative living with a dementia in a care home.
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