{"product_id":"tactile-turn-un-nouveau-jouet-pour-les-personnes-atteintes-de-demence","title":"Tactile Turn: A new toy for people with dementia","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFidgeting is common in people with intermediate to advanced dementia. They may feel restless, anxious and involuntarily perform repetitive movements, constantly walking up and down or fixating on specific tasks. These are restless behaviors that can have a considerable impact on a person's life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialist Relish wanted to create a comforting toy that people with dementia would love and benefit from - so they created the Tactile Turn!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tactile Turn journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt Relish, we're committed to promoting well-being at all stages of dementia. We reviewed our existing dementia products and noticed that we could offer more to people in advanced stages of dementia. We found that there were very few products on the market for this stage, and that what was available was not original - many products were not age-appropriate or desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreating a product during the pandemic was a challenge, but we shared our ideas with our network of caregivers, care homes and people with dementia. Their thoughts and ideas led to the creation of Tactile Turn. Our warmest thanks to all those who contributed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA soft tactile toy that changes color as you play with it, from yellow to navy blue to light blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout fidget toys and their benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFidget toys offer many advantages for people with dementia. A person can stay engaged with his or her environment by stimulating sensory perception, meaning that objects can stimulate all five senses and recall memories and emotions, with positive effects such as improved mood, self-esteem and well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther benefits of fidget toys include\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey keep hands busy and relieve stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey provide safe fun and promote calm and relaxation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey help combat boredom and loneliness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey meet psychological needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeople express themselves when they are unable to communicate in words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStimulation of brain pathways by stimulating thousands of nerve receptors in the fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFocus on action rather than accomplishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does Tactile Turn work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTactile Turn is relatively simple to use. It consists of an endless repetitive movement, turning the folds in all directions. There are two sides in three colors - blue, navy and yellow - to stimulate the visual and tactile senses. Suitable for intermediate and advanced stages of dementia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTactile Turn features and benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've carefully designed the ideal fidget toy for people with dementia, so they can use it and experience a greater sense of joy. Its many advantages include\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's no right or wrong way to use it, allowing people to play as they wish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt relies on two of the levers of the Relish wheel of well-being: \"Finding calm\" and \"Staying active\", which means it does more for less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe heavy pillow provides comfort and reassurance thanks to its two distinct textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt features contrasting colors with a blue side, a navy side and a yellow side for greater variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt offers cognitive stimulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's lightweight and just the right size - neither too big nor too small - and fits comfortably in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike other toys, the Tactile Turn has a mature appearance, making it more attractive and appropriate for older people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInvite someone with dementia to enjoy the pleasures of endless movement with the Tactile Turn. 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