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6 people are interested
Volunteer Crafters: Activity Mats needed for Alzheimer's patients
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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6 people are interested
Heartland Hospice in Tucson and Green Valley is looking for crafters to make and donate activity mats for our patients. Activity mats are comfort items for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as they can provide or relief from feeling of anxiety, stress and restlessness. Heartland Hospice is a nonprofit hospice provider. Activity mats are rectangular cloth mats that can be placed in the laps of patients. They consist of different materials, textures, images and patterns. I have attached a photo just for a sample. Add on items are sewn onto the mat to engage and soothe patients who are in constant movement. Frequently uses items sewn onto the mat are zippers, ties, stuffed animal, Velcro and pockets. There are samples of activity mats on Pinterest and also if you google activity mats for Alzheimer's patients to give you ideas.
Our patients are in assisted living homes and also in their own home or family members home.
Please contact me with any questions of for more information. Genie at 520-325-2790 or email me at genie.patterson@hcr-manorecare.com
Thank you for your time and interest.
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
3112 N Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85741, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect. Our Vision To be the first choice of patients, families, healthcare providers and associates for home care services. Our Values Compassion Respect Integrity Teamwork Excellence
Description
Heartland Hospice is an organization made up of a dedicated team of Nurses, Home Health Aides, Spiritual Coordinators, Social Workers, Bereavement support, Medical Directors, office staff, and volunteers that desire to give a full circle of care to patients with advanced stage illnesses.
Volunteers are the most important component in helping the staff give a full circle of care to our clients. They can visit clients in their home or facility, give caregiver relief, make crafts and gifts items for the clients, office support, and much more...
Without volunteers our clients would lack in receiving the love and care they need during their most difficult journey.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3112 N. Swan RoadTucson, AZ 85712
DATE POSTED
May 20, 2022
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- whatever you have available to make them
- because we do not know if patients have allergies to smoke and animals, they should be made in a non smoking environment and no cats or dogs.