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For many seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, fidgety hands are both a sign of, and a cause of, anxiety and agitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many dementia patients, providing a safe, healthy activity for the hands can help calm nerves and reduce anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tactile pillows and touch experiences may also help to retain manual dexterity and alleviate boredom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults with dementia may be sensitive to fidget and activity pillows that are too child-like in color and design, so it can be important to please a more mature sensibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And try to choose activity pillows that are suitable for any other medical needs; a person with arthritis may have less dexterity for some activity pillows, while some dementia patients may wrap ties or buckles around their fingers and reduce circulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With those needs and precautions in mind, here are some of the best activity pillows for dementia patients<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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