Wonder-ful help for dementia sufferers in Trowbridge (From Wiltshire Times)
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Wonder-ful help for dementia sufferers in Trowbridge
9:00am Saturday 6th February 2010 in Latest News
Textile artist Clare Brown, right, and day club deputy manager Helen Stimpson, centre, with members, from left, Doreen Waddle, Jenny Pullin, Helga Fleming and Sylvia Popham
Dementia sufferers in Trowbridge are benefiting from a series of creative workshops using different techniques with wool.
The four-week Wonders of Wool project is being held at the Polebarn day club, which is run by Alzheimer’s Support.
The members of the Friday club have enjoyed felt-making, weaving, knitting and crochet and will put all their work together next week to create a large wall hanging at the club.
Stephany Bardzil, of Alzheimer’s Support, said: “Working with different textiles and colours is something that can stimulate. Although people with dementia lose their short-term memory they can still remember feelings and emotions they have had.”
Jenny Mayne, who manages the day club, said: “Working with the textures and bright colours is therapeutic as well as enjoyable.
“The staff have also enjoyed learning new skills which they will be able to use with other members during the week.”
The workshops have been funded by Wiltshire Council as part of its Participatory Arts Workshop programme (PAWS).
