Lacey Lou Lapsies

18/12/2022

Although I haven’t been in full production I do take requests! Here’s a custom Lapsie Christmas gift for a special lady in a memory care, in Ohio, who loves to fidget! Complete with buttons and zippers, her favorite fidget go to’s, Chip the tiny Beanie (she loves cats), plus many textures and a dog toy squeaker. The perfect gift. I hope she enjoys it. Merry Christmas Bobbe! 🎄🎁 Call or message if you’re interested in one or more. Production will resume in 2023❤️ Handmade with Love.

28/05/2021

Meet and say goodbye to "Elli"! This newest Lapsie is sold! She's full of textures and activities and talking points, to keep busy/restless hands and minds occupied. Makes a great gift and all handmade with Love. Starting at $50. Message for more details or to get your very own. 🧡💙🧡

25/05/2021

Lock and Load-32007M-$50

24/02/2021

Tool Time Tyson. In honor of my late cousin Tyson, who’s birthday was yesterday. The Tool Time line of Lapsies are great for men (or women) who used to work with their hands or in a trade or are ready to “get to work”. These one of of kind fidget lap pads make great gifts or can be a tool in helping care for a loved one with dementia. They can be custom made and personalized. Message for more details or to get your very own. Starting at $50. 💙 🛠 💙

22/02/2021

After a break from actively posting about Lapsies, we are back!!! There's still some in inventory and some new ones will be available this week. Custom ones can be made typically in about a week. We'd like to thank Tamara Sisk and a family member in her care home for purchasing "Scooter" for a dog loving resident and getting 2021 off to a good start! Message for more details or to get your very own! Handmade with LOVE💙

24/11/2020

"Tool Time Guthrie"! Another custom, personalized Lapsie is ready for it's home. This was purchased by a lady for her good friends' father, who is living back in Canada in Memory Care. She wanted one in the Tool Time Line, since he's been talking lately about "getting back on the job site!" (In construction) This one has a photo holder, to remind him of his loved ones, since they can't visit during these troubling times. She ordered it as a surprise! Guthrie, on the plaid, is part of their Scottish heritage and the flag patch of course, since they are Canadian. Message me for details on getting your own personalized Lapsie for a loved one challenged with dementia, autism, stroke and more. Starting at $50. Handmade with Love🖤❤️💚💙

20/11/2020

New custom Lapsie “Bobby” ready for a family member who has early onset Alzheimer’s and is now living in a Memory Care community. Her husband provided some items from home, including wool fabric she used to use in her creative endeavors. Lots of textures and some activities and things to fiddle with, including a darling cat bag to store the keys or any other personal items she might like to keep in there. Do you have a loved one who may benefit from a custom Lapsie? Get your orders in in time for Christmas. Handmade with Love 🖤Message for details or to get your very own.

24/10/2020

Lapsies make a great gift, for that special someone you know with dementia or as a gift to a community specializing in Memory Care, etc. The holidays are coming! Would you like a special Christmas themed Lapsie, or a custom one for grandma with her name on it? Please message me for details. Get your orders in early! Starting at $50. All handmade with Love! ❤️💚

21/10/2020

What's A Lapsie (aka Busy Blanket/Fidget Lap Pad) & How Can It Help Those Living With Dementia?

What Are The Benefits Of Busy Blankets?

"Just like children are calmed and soothed by their favourite blanket, people living with dementia can be soothed with a busy blanket (or fidget quilt). This is because, during the later stages of dementia, many with the condition seem to fidget constantly. They may pull at their clothing, ball up their hands, or rub their fingers together. What they are doing is looking for something to hold and fiddle with, as this offers a form of comfort.

Part of those that live with dementia, such as Alzheimer's, is feeling agitated and anxious, and being unable to rid yourself of that agitation and stress. This is the reason why many with dementia can sometimes become violent - because they have no outlet for these emotions. Another reason why they can become violent is because of boredom and not being able to express their need for stimulation. It's important to remember that people with dementia have the same needs as everyone else, they just struggle to express them.

A fidget quilt can help with both these things - it can calm and reduce anxiety, as well as providing hours of stimulation. Studies in care homes have shown that busy blankets that have embellishments such as zippers, loops, buttons, and laces are beneficial because they can be constantly played with."

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What Are The Benefits Of Busy Blankets? Just like children...

20/10/2020

Another custom, personalized Lapsie! "Alleyna" This one is for a young lady with no cognitive challenges, just a sensitive person who's highly tactile. There's lots of textures to feel and play around with as well as OWLS, her favorite! Message for more details or to get your very own. Several already made and ready to go now, which can be personalized if you like! Handmade with Love💜💙

11/09/2020

Meet “Marcia”, the custom, personalized Lapsie, made for a retired teacher in Florida. Her daughter says she is very “busy” and paces a lot, so she wanted a Lapsie with lots of activities to keep her hands busy. She loves the little zippered bag, for her mom to keep things like tissues in. And she loves her name on it! Only $65 for this one and it will last for years! Please message for more details or to get your very own custom Lapsie. ❤️🧡💛💚💙