Sensory Devices

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Twiddle Cat

• Sensory Activity
• Can be purchased in a range of different textures or style of materials
• Can provide visual and tactile stimulation for the active adult with dementia
• May increase stimulation, alertness, relives restlessness

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Perfect Petzzz Puppy

• Life-like breathing puppy
• Sensory Activity
• Can provide visual and tactile stimulate for the active adult with dementia
• Battery operated

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Twiddle Blanket

• Sensory Activity
• Can be purchased in a range of different textures or style of materials
• Can provide visual and tactile stimulation for the active adult with dementia
• Can include zipper, eyelets for threading, furry pocket, velcro strip, buttoned section with clear plastic pocket underneath for putting treasured photo or memento or any other item of interest
• May enable someone with dementia to complete and maintain everyday skills
• May increase stimulation, alertness, relives restlessness

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Life Story Books

• A range of life story books can be viewed in the library
• Can be used in all stages of dementia
• Helps to draw on earlier memories, which tend to be those that people with dementia retain best

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Diana Collection Baby Boy

• For use as part of Doll Therapy
• Most feedback reports that doll therapy soothes and comforts people with dementia
• Research suggests that doll therapy increases positive behaviour and mood, whilst decreasing negative behaviours and incidents of aggression
  

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Enabling dementia friendly Environments

• Environments should be designed to engage the people that live within them, to enable people, support independence and give meaning, comfort and safety.
• There are a range of books in the library that explore these idea's