The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) at Gethsemane Lutheran Church met recently to create Fidget /Sensory blankets. 

Fidget or Sensory blankets are lap-sized pieces of fabric with interesting tactile bits and bobs attached– the more “color” and “crazy” the patterns, the better. The blankets are used with individuals who present with agitation or anxiety and, typically, given to individuals with Dementia-related issues. Designed to trigger memories and stimulate senses, the blankets are a wonderful way the keep restless hands busy!  As a person’s hands are occupied, the rest of their body will relax. 

Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ relies on volunteers to create these one-of-a-kind blankets. They share them with residents in their Nursing Facilities, LIFE program, SPIRICARE home health and Journey Hospice.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church is located at 409 East Baldwin Street, Hackettstown, NJ  07840, 908-852-2156, www.glc.church. The LWML website is www.LWMLNJ.org .