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A Gentle Reminder: How Memory Blankets Help People With Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Sep 17, 2024 | Memory Blankets, Quilts & Cushions

Most of us will see at least one loved one diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease during our lives. In fact, we have seen a record number of people in England being given a dementia diagnosis in the past year. With the NHS struggling to cope, it is more important than ever that your loved one has the support and care that they deserve.

Whether your loved one receives live-in care or has been moved to a care home for more specialised treatment, it is important to keep them grounded with physical reminders of who they are.

This is where Memory blankets come in, as they are an excellent way to do just that.

What Are Memory Blankets?

Memory blankets are made by repurposing old and unused clothes that, nevertheless, carry great sentimental value. These blankets are bespoke crafted to help tether your loved ones to some of their happiest, most significant memories. This, and a loving support structure, helps keep them grounded in their identity.

T-shirt memory blanket -Infinity Keepsake

How Do Memory Blankets & Quilts Help Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients?

Memory blankets are amazing in their ability to invoke sense memory. Specifically, their sense of touch. Just as the sound of a favourite song can bring you back to the first time you heard it, or the sight of an old object can bring you back to when you used it regularly, a person’s sense of touch can provide a gentle reminder of some of the most important parts of their life.

By using your loved one’s old and most memorable clothing in a memory blanket or quilt, they invoke their most tactile memories, helping to keep them grounded in their history. This, in combination with loving support and proper medical care, could radically improve your loved one’s quality of life.

What Clothes Are Appropriate For A Memory Quilt?

Deciding on what clothes to use can be a challenge, especially in comparison to other keepsakes. You need to balance the needs of your loved one as they are in the now, versus the significance of the memories you hope to preserve.

Consider your loved one’s mobility and capability when selecting your materials. If they have mobility issues or are in a care home, then they need to keep comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and which can be changed in and out of with relative ease.

We recommend using clothing that is of special significance, including:

  • Wedding Dresses / Wedding Suits
  • Designer Clothing
  • Football T-shirts
  • Gifted clothing
  • School clothing
  • Uniforms (military, police, etc.)

The importance of items like these is that they have either been worn frequently, represent a special time in someone’s life, or represent their careers and achievements.  

Contact Us

We offer a range of bespoke and personalised memory quilts to help keep your loved ones anchored in the now.

For more information on our range, how we create your personalised keepsakes, and everything else, contact us today.


Support & Advice

If you or someone you know has recently had a loved one diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we recommend that you:

  • Contact your loved one’s GP
  • Keep up to date with the NHS’s information and resources regarding dementia
  • Contact charities and voluntary organisations such as The Alzheimer’s Society (AS) for additional advice and support.

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