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Intro
Lots of crafty activities, like knitting and crochet, often become too difficult for people in the later stages of dementia. But it’d be a real shame to let that passion for making things slide.
This activity is perfect for people who used to love being crafty with their hands, but can’t do it anymore – perhaps because they’re too distracted or less dextrous than before. You simply gather balls of brightly coloured yarn and present them to the person in a box or basket, and encourage them to dig in and enjoy the textures.
There is no end result, it’s just a pleasant, sensual activity, which makes it perfect for people who are feeling unsettled.