Displaced People

a portable piece of home Mneme is a bag for transporting memories and belongings during the transition from home to hospital in the case of Alzheimers sufferers, esentially a tool to help patients and their caregivers prepare for short hospital stays.

Focusing both on the practical aspects of packing the product also uses muti-sensory stimulation simular to snoezelen rooms to put patients at ease.

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Contents

Initial Observation Exercise 4 Writing post binding 5 Results of the Exercise 7 Displacement Definition 8 Childish Hands 9 Elderly Hands 15 Dexterity Testing 19 Arthritis Today and Coping Devices 22 Senior Phone 24 Growing Old in America 25 Utrecht Manifest 29 Unforeseen Magic & Unresolved Matters 31 United Minds: Hoograven Invites You! 33 Charts from Papanek’s Design for the Real World My Hospital Visit Catharina-Ziekenhuis 38 Looking what make hospital more homely 40 Packing for an Expectant Mother 41 Investigation into Packing and Organising 49 1st sketch model packing/bath robe 52 Placement of objects, accessibly 54 Things that calm Alzheimer’s Suffers 57 Reflection on hand exercise 59 Disability campaigns 69 Ability Campaign 73 Old Ladies' Rebellion 79 Selecting Fashions for Elderly Women 82 Advanced Style 84 Special Needs Clothing 86

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Santa Rita Geriatric Center / Manuel Ocana 87 Knitting and Crocheting 88 Japanese Knitting 90 Crochet Samples 92 Knitting 96 Netting 97 Packing for hospital, Dementia 98 Snozelen Therapy 100 New Picture menus for Dementia Sufferers 107 Memory Aids 107 Sketches 108 Icons 112 Patient Info 116 1st Prototype 121 Remembering 127 Mnemosyne 128 Excerpt from Pullin’s Design Meets Disability Midterm Progress 136 2nd Prototype 138 Further Investigation, Material Inspiration 147

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OBSERVATION 48 hours without use of the thumb on our preferred hand.

Notes to be taken on all the things raised by being displaced.

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Analyse both your actions, those of others around you and situations.

Writing post binding

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TESTING Some everyday activities. From relatively easy to complete to the more difficult.

A majority of tasks were able to be completed when grips and techniques were established.

Small object were particularly hard to grip and control. Button pushing was difficult if it needed precision and pinch grip was gone.

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Which ALL lead to the question, how was I displaced? dis·place·ment (dis-plā-smənt) n. noun 1. movement from usual site: the movement of something from its usual or correct place And how did that make me feel and function for 48 hours?

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FRUSTRATED and CLUMSY hands

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My hands were untrained and child like. I wanted to do things quickly but they didn't cooperate.

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The only real difference was that I knew what it was like to have dexterity. I could see how badly I was doing things.

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My hands felt like they had been replaced with these stumpy awkward imposters. But mine weren't cute.

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And when that failed, which it did, I went to the other side of the spectrum, slow and careful 15

I found that I could still do a lot of things well if I took a little bit of extra time and patience with it.

Not everyone liked my new approach.

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Which I guess because it was not permanent, or painful was quite pleasant, time no longer really applied 18 to me.

Dexterity testing, Something as a displaced person I would have failed.

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Products made for children to use while improving dexterity

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in America alone 1.3 Million people suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, and they had some interesting ways of coping Arthritis Today, Self treatment, 22 http://www.arthritistoday.org/ treatments/self-treatments [25-0909]

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“ The senior phone is a break through in independence of elderly citizens.

With large keys, loud ring tones, and a duress alarm, the senior phone is ideal for elderly citizens who enjoy living independently.�

Senior Phone, Home, http://seniorphone. com.au/ , [25-09-09]

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Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality PEW Research Centre, Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality, http://pewsocialtrends.org/ pubs/736/getting-old-in-america , [accessed 26/09/09]

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All this research made me think about all the people behind the scenes who may be helping the elderly in the community 27

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Utrecht Manifest is a biennial cultural event in and around the city of Utrecht that is multidisciplinary in character. At the heart of the biennale stand the disciplines of design and architecture, which play a guiding role in the event’s programming. The Utrecht Biennale Foundation seeks to establish associations with other cultural domains in its programme of activities: the performing arts, literature and also socio-political debate.

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Unforeseen Magic & Unresolved Matters: Social Utopias Revisited Analyses and visualisations of the urban area Hoograven that challenge visitors to join in thinking about social design and urban development. Revisiting the shaping of the social since the 20th century. CM Studio and Centraal Museum, Utrecht 31

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United Minds: Hoograven Invites You! Analyses and visualisations of the urban area Hoograven that challenge visitors to join in thinking about social design and urban development. In De Pastoe Fabriek, Rotsoord 3, Utrecht 33

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Papanek, Victor (1971). Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change, New York, Pantheon Books .

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handicapped people seemed to correlate closely to the research I had done, but the diagram was much easier on the eye

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My Hospital Visit Catharina-ziekenhuis

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For a Mother Comfortable robe Nightgown Nursing bra and nursing pads Warm socks Slippers Comfortable outfit you can wear home Sanitary pads Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm Hair clips, scrunchies, barrettes Brush or comb Toothbrush and toothpaste For Partner Change of clothes Book or magazine Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other basic toiletries At least $20 in cash and change for snacks, phone calls, and so forth Snacks or soft drinks in small cooler Watch with a second hand for timing contractions For Baby Car seat Newborn hat 2 receiving blankets

2 “onesies” 2 pairs of socks “Going home” outfit -- including sweater or bunting if the weather is cold Diapers and diaper bag Documents Birth plan Insurance cards Address book with phone numbers Birth announcements and postage stamps Extras Electric heated massager or tennis ball (very helpful for lower back pain or leg cramps) Massage oil Personal stereo and headphones Favorite tapes or compact discs Some books and magazines Camera or video camera (and film and fresh batteries!)

Extra pillow Gift for sibling Hard candy to suck on during labor Lanolin, if nursing Cell phone

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The making of helps to pack while also giving 1st sketch model you a piece of home you can take 52 packing/bath robe with you anywhere.

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Playing around with the placement

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The making of of objects, trying to create regions 1st sketch model or sections and make everything packing/bath robe accessible.

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I will have to look into what people take to hospital or on a trip in order to feel at home. Looking at what is recommended when caring for people with Alzheimer’s the following things were interesting to find out.

• Talking about the past together, while looking at old family photos or books with pictures, or listening to music.

• Make up a memory or rummage box of objects that the person with dementia might be interested in. Physically handling things may trigger memories more effectively than looking at pictures.

• Encourage the person to touch or stroke pieces of fabric, dolls or cuddly toys. During the later stages of their dementia, people often develop severe difficulties with reasoning and language, but they will still have their sense of taste, touch and smell.

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LOOK INTO • Use of symbols to make the packing process easier •Adding tactility and personality • Ways on integrating images and music

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•Final fold up/ potentially into a bag • Use of fasteners •Different types of pockets • Transparency in pockets So you can see what you have in there •Heavy duty pockets for things that are fragile or liquid etc...

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Old Ladies' REBELLION Fashion designs of 24-year- old French designer Fanny Karst.

At this stage I am really having a hard time finding any fashion orientated resources for design for older people. At least this one designer is having a bit of fun with the concept.

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The oldest model in the Old Ladies’ Rebellion is 80, the youngest 60. They all have white hair, variously chignoned, bobbed or bunned.

One of them strolls with a silver-topped walking stick; they all look tremendous.

Karst’s clothes are so good that you are drawn not to the fabric but to the woman.

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Selecting Fashions for Elderly Women It is important for a woman to feel that she is maintaining her independence and that her personal needs are being met with her attire, even if she is not personally selecting the fashion items. If selecting clothing for someone else, continue to seek her input and pay special attention to her comments about what she enjoys wearing and fashions worn by other women with whom she has contact.

Look for fashions that: •

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Matches her personal style. – She will probably want to wear the same styles and colors that she has worn for many years. If she liked classic styles when she was 50, she will probably still want to wear classic styles.

If she was proud of her avant-garde style when she was younger, she will probably not be comfortable in soft colors with teddy bear appliqués.

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Are her correct size. – As women get older their overall physical stature often shrinks, and they may need smaller sizes and shorter garments. Oversize clothes may be comfortable but the extra fabric might cause the wearer to stumble and fall. Measure clothing that fits her well to determine what size to purchase if you are unsure of her size and the size tags are no longer readable in her clothing.

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Are easy on/off styles. – Small buttons, snaps and small zippers are all difficult for some elderly women to maneuver. Look for pull-on and wraparound styles of tops and pants. Front-closure bras may be significantly easier for a woman than having to twist her arms in order to reach around her back.

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Are made from easy care fabrics. – Look for fabrics that can be machinewashed and -dried in either a home or care environment. Avoid fragile fabrics that cannot stand up to the potentially rough handling of an industrial washer in a care environment. Also avoid fabrics which will require special care such as hand-washing, hang-dry or ironing.

Are comfortable to wear. – Avoid closures and seams at the back of the top or on the back of the legs that would become uncomfortable during prolonged sitting. Fabrics should be soft against sensitive skin.

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Provide layers to stay warm – Look for wraps and shrugs that can be worn over tops and dresses to ward off a chill. Layering is particularly important when the woman is in a group environment where she cannot change the thermostat to meet her particular needs. Wraps and shrugs are particularly good gifts for a nursing home resident.

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Shoes should have non-slip soles to minimize the risk of falling. Look for easy-on, easy-off styles that help a woman change or remove her shoes.

Athletic styles with Velcro closures can provide a steady, firm base for the feet and are easy to put on and remove.

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ADVANCED STYLE

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http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com A blog showing examples of older people who are engaging with fashion, having a personal style.

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Santa Rita Geriatric Center / Manuel Ocana

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KNITTING/ CROCHETING

At this stage I am considering using crocheting or knitting in elements of the product, because they allow and promote use of warm natural fibers, and to a certain degree exude warmth that cannot really be found in synthetic and manufactured fabrics.

Potentially will use a combination.

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Japanese Knitting techniques

Provide a range of new textures and feeling that might be interesting to explore.

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Crochet samples

SINGLE CROCHET

These samples are made using the Single Crochet stitch, The single crochet is the most basic crochet stitch for making fabric. All the other stitches are variations on this one.

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Double CROCHET The double crochet (abbreviated dc) is one of the most common crochet stitches and is about twice as tall as a single crochet. A fabric made of all double crochet stitches is fairly solid but not stiff and is great for sweaters, shawls, Afghans, place mats, or any number of other home decor items. You can also combine the double crochet stitch with other stitches to produce many interesting patterns and textures.

I also played with making textures, floral things.

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KNITTING

Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. Knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can be passed through them.

Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. By hand, there are numerous styles and methods. Flat knitting, which can be done on two straight needles or a circular needle, produces a length of cloth, while circular knitting, which is done on circular or double-pointed needles, produces a seamless tube.

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Netting

I am interested in incorporating netting into the final product, this will allow for transparency in the packing, as well as giving the pack itself a chance to expand. A good example is Cargo Netting used by the military.

So I’ve made a few different sizes in yarn to evaluate if they might work well in the final product.

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Snoezelen, multi-sensory stimulation, provides sensory stimuli to stimulate the primary senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell, through the use of lighting effects, tactile surfaces, meditative music and the odour of relaxing essential oils. The rationale for this lies in the proposition that the provision of a sensory environment for people with dementia places fewer demands on their intellectual abilities but capitalizes on their residual sensorimotor abilities. The clinical application of snoezelen often varies in form, nature, principles and procedures.

There have been quite a few studies into the effectiveness of Snoezelen therapy, particularly for patients with Dementia, some have shown to calm patients at dusk when they often become more agitated ‘sundowning’, however no long term changes in behaviour have been noted. It is an activity that can be used in a patient’s daily schedule to facilitate a pleasant sleeping environment, and allowing people with dementia to fall asleep calmly instead of using drugs to induce steep.

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Picture menu cards improve quality of life in people with Picture menu cards improve quality of lif dementia dementia 20 June, 2009 | By Clare Lomas

June, 2009improve | By Clare Providing older people with visual aids at mealtimes can20significantly theLomas quality of life of people with dementia, suggests an initiative at a specialist day centre in Manchester.

Providing older people with visual aids at mealtimes can signifi with House, dementia, suggests initiative The picture menu cards were introduced two years ago people at Wilshaw Ashton underanLyne, after at a specialist day staff at the centre became aware that the older people with dementia who used the centre appeared The picture menu cards were introduced two years ago at Wils uninterested in food or eating. staff at the centre became aware that the older people with de uninterested intheir food meals, or eating.

Staff also noticed that people were leaving the table without finishing and would rather sleep than participate in afternoon activities.

Staff also noticed that people were leaving the table without fin sleep and thanstaff participate in afternoon Previously, the day’s menu choices were written on a board, also asked people atactivities. the beginning of the day what they would like for lunch.

Previously, the day’s menu choices were written on a board, an beginning thethe day what to they would The problem with this method was that people with dementia can of lose ability think for like for lunch. themselves, and will often say the same thing as the person next to them, said nurse Les Clarke, The problemorganisation with this method was the that people with dementia c director of older people’s services at Housing 21, the not-for-profit that runs themselves, and will often say the same thing as the person ne centre. director of older people’s services at Housing 21, the not-for-pr ‘A lot of people coming to the centre had a low BMI andcentre. were malnourished. This can be a big issue for people with dementia because it can compound existing problems, such as skin or bowel ‘A lot of people coming to the centre had a low BMI and were m problems,’ Mr Clarke told Nursing Times. for people with dementia because it can compound existing pro problems,’ Mr Clarke told Nursing ‘People with dementia also get distracted easily and can’t concentrate or remember what Times. they are doing. They also have problems with language and the ability to articulate what they want,’ he ‘People with dementia also get distracted easily and can’t conce added. doing. They also have problems with language and the ability t added.

As well as restoring the centre users’ interest in food and helping to stimulate their desire to eat, the initiative has seen marked improvements in their physical health and quality of life.

As well as restoring the centre users’ interest in food and helpi the initiative seen marked improvements in their physical ‘A healthier, more balanced diet has resulted in less constipation andhas diarrhoea, both of which can exacerbate behaviour problems in people with dementia,’ said Mr Clarke.

‘A healthier, more balanced diet has resulted in less constipatio exacerbate problems in people with dementia,’ said ‘They are also more awake and alert, and more willing to engage inbehaviour stimulating afternoon activities which means they are more physically tired and their sleep is less disturbed at night. The menu alsoover morewhat awake and alert, more willing to enga cards have also given the centre users real choice, and ‘They more are control they eat,’ he and added. which means they are more physically tired and their sleep is l cards have section also given the centre users real choice, and more c A detailed report on the initiative will be published in the practice of Nursing Times next month.

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Anonymous 20-Jun-2009 8:36 There is a company called visual communication aid that specialises|in picture books for pm dementia suffers. They have a menu and care book.

The menu devised for people with Dementia is very simular to the picture dictionary made for tourists point it. It shows that there is strength in using images and iconography when dealing with the elderly and carers.

Use memory aids

You can use memory aids and other reminders to help the person use their skills for longer. These may be of most help in the early stages of dementia when the person is better able to understand the message and to act upon it.

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Ideas include: •labelling cupboards and drawers, perhaps using pictures rather than words - for example, a photo of a cup and jar of coffee •a large calendar showing the day, month and year •a noticeboard for messages 107 •notes stuck by the front door.

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A set of icons or symbols I compiled to put on the product to make packing easier using visual cues. Photos of the objects might be even better, preventing confusion.

The objects depicted here have been selected based on feedback directly from carers, physiologist and various medial journals relating to Alzheimer’s sufferers.

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Patient information This is an attempt to organise the information that is often provided to hospital staff by carers of hospitalised people.

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Some attempts to utilise space in packing as best as possible allowing areas for large items as well as small ones. Using Velcro, Sewing and Grommets/ Eyelets as options. Possible integration of a net section.

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Full size test. Looking at fabrics and textures as well as the practicality of storage.

Use of Velcro,snap locks, eyelets and sewing.

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Outcome - there is potential to create a bag, folding blanket device. What will ultimately ensure that it works is clear labels as well as its ability to incorporate aspects of home.

I will need to look further into incorporating smell, touch, and music into the product.

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Reminder

Part of Speech: noun Definition: warning, notice; keepsake Synonyms: Admonition, expression, gesture, hint, indication, intimation, memento, memo, memorandum, memorial, note, relic, remembrance, remembrancer, sign, souvenir, suggestion, token, trinket, trophy Antonyms: forgetfulness

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Part of Speech: noun Definition: evidence, clue Synonyms: adumbration, attestation, augury, auspice, cue, earnest, explanation, expression, forewarning, gesture, hint, implication, index, indicia, inkling, intimation, manifestation, mark, nod, note, notion, omen, pledge, portent, preamble, prefiguration, prognostic, prolegomenon, proof, reminder, show, sign, signal, significant, signifier, suggestion, symptom, telltale, token, trace, vestige, warning, wind*, wink Antonyms: misinformation 127

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utmost importance at the time of Mnemosyne. Long before the invention of the alphabet and the written word, it was critical to the well-being of an individual or a society who had to rely solely on the lessons Mnemosyne was a Titaness, a daughter of the first Theoi Project Copyright Š 2000 - 2007, Atsma on in an oral history. generation of deities in Greece.

Her parents were theAaronpassed rulers Cronus and the goddess Gaia.

Besides, we’re not talking about memorizing shopping lists or the times tables here. The memory The goddess Mnemosyne is sometimes credited with of Mnemosyne was much more than that -- it was the being the first philosopher, her gift the power of memory of the rules and energies of the universe, the reason. She was given responsibility for the naming cycle of life, the memory of how to live in the world. of 128 all objects, and by doing so gave humans the reason, to predict and anticipate outcomes, and is the very foundation for civilization.

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a portable piece of home Mneme is a bag for transporting memories and belongings during the transition from home to hospital in the case of Alzheimers sufferers, esentially a tool to help patients and their caregivers prepare for short hospital stays.

Focusing both on the practical aspects of packing the product also uses muti-sensory stimulation simular to snoezelen rooms to put patients at ease.

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2nd prototype had more stable compartments. It still used Velcro but it was better attached. The prototype also had an area dedicated for toiletries that was water resistant. Sections for items were organised.

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Materials selected aimed to create a warmth and connection with the user, while being suitable for a hospital application. The appearance was to be homely and decorative, slightly nostalgic.

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The midterm prototype began incorporating the principles of Snozelen therapy. It included aromatherapy ( lavender for calming), lights, music, and areas for objects and photographs to facilitate reminiscing, and heat pack areas.

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Investigating new ways of making the buttons, trying to pipe clay, icing and other hybrids.

Looking at embroidery and using tags.

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New version, better quality materials, higher finish, streamlined Snozelen aspects.

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