Fidget blankets
| Receiving Group | Fidget Blankets |
| Coordinator | Melinda Smith |
| Chapter Sponsor | Moonlighters |
| Yearly Goal | 20 |
| Received to Date | Now collecting for 2025 40 collected in 2024 |
| Quilt Size | Approximately 22" x 22", should fit on a table or lap |
| Date Updated | 12/15/2024 |
What is a Fidget/Sensory blanket? Fidget blankets are therapeutic quilts to which different items have been attached or sewn on. These items offer sensory stimulation that has a calming effect on Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The blankets alleviate boredom in the elderly and provide a means of performing repetitive behaviors that are often comforting and distracting. Items should provide different types of textures and different functions such as the ability to fold, wrap, rub or click items together. Colorful items and items that release scents are also useful on blankets. The idea is to stimulate as many of the 5 senses as possible. It is however important not to attach any items to the blanket that could be harmful, used to cause harm or are hazardous. Items that are used repetitively are prone to wear and tear and the blanket may need to be mended or replaced on a regular basis.
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Printable Instructions – Fidget Blankets
Given the embellishments added to fidget blankets they do NOT need to be washed prior to donation – they are generally treated as not washable and will be replaced when they become too dirty. Adding a CAQG label can be done if there is room on the blanket to place it.