The Owl Tree
Alzheimer's Gifts
Our Handmade Alzheimer's gifts prioritize tactile comfort, recognizing the importance of sensory engagement for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. From soft textures to soothing fabrics, these aids provide a sense of security and familiarity, promoting calmness and well-being.
Designed with cognitive stimulation in mind, our handmade gifts offer activities and features that engage the mind. Textures and carefully chosen elements provide mental exercises, encouraging moments of focus and mental agility for individuals facing Alzheimer's challenges.
Fidget blankets are available in three different sizes. They are lightweight, warm and comforting. They are made using a combination of fabrics that have been carefully chosen to provide a mixture of textures. Each blanket is backed in soft, fleece material.
If you would like a fidget blanket custom made around a specific theme, place, colour or using your own photos, please email Grace at info@theowltree.ie or call on 087-6168647.
Customized blankets may take up to 2 weeks to make.
Photo memory blankets are available in three different sizes.
If you are caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, you can help him or her cope with the onset of a memory loss by creating a tangible bank of memories.
Each blanket is custom made using your own photos. Simply email us your photos and we will transfer them to fabric and incorporate them into your memory blanket.
If you would like a custom photo memory blanket, please email Grace at info@theowltree or fill out our enquiry form by clicking the button below. Custom blankets may take up to 2 weeks to make.
Twiddlemuffs are a great resource for people who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, ADHD or simply have inquisitive hands. They provide stimulation activities for restless hands that help sooth, calm and relax.
Each Twiddlemuff is double thickness. The outer layer is crocheted using chunky acrylic yarn and has plenty of bits and bobs to fidget with. A lot of care has been put into choosing the fidgets to ensure that they provide a mix of different textures and activities for inquisitive hands.
The inside is made from soft fleece and is warm, soft and cozy!
Each muff measures approx. 12 inches x 7 inches.