The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Cuff: Cast on 40 stitches using 2 strands of double knitting wool or 1 strand of chunky wool (one plain colour works best). Twiddle Muffs are simple and rewarding, and they can offer a powerful gift to seniors with dementia: the gift of self-soothing. Just as fidget spinners, initially pitched at children with ADHD and autism, have made their way into schools across the globe, hand-crafted fiddle muffs have started appearing in nursing homes and hospitals everywhere. Data is transmitted: to the data controller Google LLC, Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

This observation is further supported by Corie Larocque, Alzheimer’s coordinator for Brighton Gardens in Wheaton, IL. These modern designs and high-quality products express our love for uplifting patterns,beautiful colours and British craftsmanship. I’m sure she doesn’t realize that playing with the enclosed marbles helps her circulation, but that’s ok. Twiddle®Muff was created to give (my Grandmother’s) inquisitive hands something to keep them moving, active and warm and remind her how much she is loved…….

During the checkout process you will be asked to make a VAT declaration by providing the name of the user and their relevant medical condition that this item is intended to help alleviate. Pocket heat pads are ideal for outdoor pursuits and chilly days; whether you're queuing for a bus, wandering around an open air market or taking a country walk.

The large range of different tactile materials in a Twiddle Muff can provide endless entertainment for restless hands. Yes, we take security seriously and to ensure peace of mind, we process all card payments within a trusted environment covered by an SSL certificate using 256-bit encryption – the UK’s highest standard. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Slip your hands into these wonderful hand warmers and they will be protected against wind and weather. Twiddle Muffs are perfect for using up leftover yarn, and the more colors and textures you have, the better!If you cannot knit, but would like to contribute to this project, donations of wool, oddments or full balls, plus decorations – large buttons or beads, ribbons, pompoms will also be gratefully received.

This is a very simple process which requires the name of the person using the product, and the medical condition or chronic sickness that they suffer with. They offer tremendous benefits to individuals with dementia, soothing their minds and providing a sense of security. How many decorations you use is up to you, 3 or 4 items on the inside and 3 or 4 on the outside would suffice. Mary – We have sold the Twiddle Muffs for more than 10 years, and the Original Muff that we sell was first made long before we started selling them. The Twiddle Muff Comforter is the original hand-warmer for people with dementia, with multiple sensory stimulating attachments.

My mother instantly fell in love with it, gave it a name, and carries it with her wherever she goes. We already have dedicated knitters providing blankets and hats for tiny babies, and this is another area where you can show just how creative you are. The Twiddle Muff is patented by the the original designer of the Twiddle Muff, yet all over the internet we find copies and even directions and patterns for making copies of the Twiddle Muff, including from this organization. And if you haven’t heard of Twiddlemuffs, they are hand knitted muffs which have been specially designed with the addition of buttons, beads, ribbons and zips, to provide simple stimulation for active hands.

Finished or unfinished twiddle muffs can be left with members of Waterbeach MU or in the MU cupboard in St John’s Church Room. Nurses at Warrington and Halton Hospitals promoted the use of twiddlemuffs as part of their Forget Me Not dementia awareness project and appealed to knitters for help, as each muff was handmade and donated to the hospital free of charge. 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. Designed to fit comfortably around your knee or elbow, but also suitable for use as pocket, glove or hand warmers when used without the cover, this pair of instant heat pads is ideal for targeting aches and pains, improving poor circulation and soothing injuries. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.CareCo is a trading name of Careco (UK) Limited who are an Appointed Representative of Fish Administration Limited. Aged care resident Grace Potter was delighted by the handiwork of the fiddle muffs when they were presented by Bonney Lodge activities co-ordinator Heather Robertson. This seems like a product that maybe should not be copyrighted and guarded John Schmid, as it’s a work of love. She adds, “We are all concerned about over using meds, but we want to minimize the agitation and anxiety our residents sometimes exhibit.