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New Sensory Dementia Product

Find are pleased to announce a new sensory dementia products the Bud cushion. The product has been launched to offer comfort, relaxation and reassurance to people in the later stages of dementia. The Bud cushion has been carefully created by the national assistive technology charity Designability and has been made in response to feedback from family carers, care staff and health professionals.

Why is creating a new Sensory Dementia Product Important?

Sensory objects like clothing, blankets and handheld toys that can be touched and played with have been found to be helpful to people living with dementia who may experience restlessness and agitation. It is hoped that this new cushion will provide an outlet for these feelings.

The Bud cushion is now available through Find Memory Care who Designability have partnered with to be able to reach as many people who could benefit as possible.

Nina Evans, Research Occupational Therapist, Designability, said: “We are thrilled that the Bud cushion is now available from Find. We hope it will complement the existing range of sensory products by providing a more contemporary and discreet option.”

During the development of Bud, one of the key pieces of feedback was that people would enjoy being able to personalise it with their belongings. This was included as a key feature so that people can attach items that mean something to them.

Nina adds: “The cushion is soft and warm and can be enjoyed as a tactile experience, you can add your own objects for interest, or to help with conversation. We have loved designing it and we hope you will love using it.”

Designability’s work is not-for-profit which means that every penny that they receive from a sale of a Bud cushion is used to develop more helpful products that meet other unmet needs in society.

To find out more about the story of Bud, visit: http://bit.ly/BudCushion

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