Fidget blankets are a unique solution to any situation where an individual needs something to quietly focus their attention and energy. The lap-sized blankets provide sensory and tactile stimulation ...

SALISBURY — Deana Burris has fond memories of her childhood blanket. She remembers the color of it, the smell of it, and especially, the way it felt. “My blanket was satin. I still remember it because ...

A group of sewers in eastern Iowa gather each Thursday to create special blankets for people struggling with dementia. “You give them one of the blankets and put it on their lap. There is so much to ...

People with dementia, brain trauma, Alzheimer's or other similar conditions can get confused and agitated with a change of location like a hospital stay. "It's just so hard when you pull those ...

HIAWATHA, Iowa (KWWL) – One group in Hiawatha is making blankets for hospital patients at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids. But these aren’t your typical blankets. Zippers, buttons and velcro cover them.