Walker bags are always appreciated. A large fleece shoulder shawl with hand pockets is wonderful.

Nancy Zieman has the cozy shawl pattern free on her website. I have made several to get delivered to the nursery home. I don't have the time these days to donate my time as would like. So for now at least I can donate these shawls to people who don't have anyone or much .i figure when I retire then I will have time to spend some time there. These shawls I can do at 10:30 at nite or whatever. I really would like to make some bags for the walkers too. I think that would be so helpful but it is a time thing around here.

Click it bags. How about fidget aprons? I made 25 of them for the altzheimers unit where my mother is a resident. It gives them something to do and they love them. I put a button flap with a picture underneath, a velcro strip with a pull at the end, some furry applique, a zip compartment with a string of beads sewn into the pouch. They play and play and play, it is amazing. I put so much on each one, but when I gave them out, I realized they fixate on one thing and just stay there for hours. The next time, they will go to another. My only problem is the staff forgets about them and of course the residents don't know enough to ask for them, that frustrates me. Oh well.

I like to make lap quilts for alzheimers, dementia patients..lots of things to do..like zippers, buttons, loop, crinkle fabric,etc. Also I put an elephant silhouette(elephants never forget!)..Make some 'pockets' with the sewable clear plastic fronts , so they can put pictures in. Another neat thing is cloth banners for walkers, or across the foot of the bed, on the wall,..Happy B-Day, Anniversery,Veterans day, etc. This encourages a lot of conversation.

I was Unit Manager in a Long Term Care Facility. Patient's who have catheters should have their bags covered. My unit secretary used to make pretty bags to hang beneath the wheelchairs to cover these bags.

Here is the link to the wraps that we did for the assisted living facility where my SIL works. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t208787.html We donated them anonymously. Two of the residents have since died and their families have left the wraps for others to enjoy. Some wear theirs every day.

Walker Totes
 

Our group is making walker totes for some social workers that help the elderly as well as some nursing home residents and we found the walkers with the seat need a longer strap both for the top as well as the sides (ours are 14" vs. the 10" for regular walkers). We put the finished totes in ziplok bags and mark them "walker with seat". (or regular walker). It's a good idea to secure the bottom of the totes to the sides so they don't flop and hit the person. These are always appreciated.:o

I have made the adult bibs with the velcro closure at the neck. Also for those who are bedridden or confined to wheelchairs I have made the Washcloth slippers. They are cute and keep the feet warm.

I have made seasonal wall hangings from Patrick Lose's books for my cousin. These wall hangings brighten up his room and give him something fresh and new to look at each month. They have also been good conversation starters for people who come into his room.

You can also make wheelchair bags, that hang on sides, just make sure they don,t get tangled with the wheels. Some of your sewing patterns have the different things like that. Check Simplicity or Mc Calls.