A CHESTER group, which has an innovative way of helping people living with dementia, is to hold a pop-up event at a Chester city centre bank next week.
Handmade for Dementia, founded by Sharon Wallace-Holdstock in 2016, has been working tirelessly to help those living with dementia in the UK by making a donating, twiddle/comfort items to people affected by the disease.
At mid to late stages of dementia, a person can become very anxious and fidgety. 'Twiddle' items have been proven to help in most cases.
In October last year, the dementia cannula sleeve (DCS) was devised by Handmade for Dementia. Eileen Copeland, a retired district nurse, came up the idea to help ease the anxiety of an obtrusive cannula needle being inserted in the arm.
The Countess of Chester Hospital trialled the DCS for two months and hailed them as a success.
This simple innovation allows the NHS to save thousands of pounds – as the patient is less likely to pull out their cannula needle while twiddling with the knitted/crochet items sewn on the DCS. This saves money, time and the need for sedation in some cases.
The dementia twiddle items will be on display at HSBC bank on Eastgate Street throughout the day on Friday, June 15.
People visiting can also find out more information on Handmade for Dementia and how they can get involved or help.
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