Colorado
Visiting Nurse Association
Colorado VNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit home care, Hospice & Palliative Care, and wellness agency that provides care to the uninsured and to the under insured to the extent of its resources. They invest in innovative programs and health technologies, provide scholarships to their staff so they can advance their education and skills, and offer free- and reduced-cost care to thousands of clients. They provide hospice care wherever patients call home, from skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to family residences.
what are we crafting?
Item Requested | Craft Type | Quantity Requested | Quantity Still Needed |
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Quilts | Sew | 45 | 12 |
Twiddle Muff | Knit/Crochet | 30 | 2 |
Fiddle Mats | Sew | 30 | 9 |
project must-knows
We have been asked by the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association to help provide quilts and fiddle Items for their Hospice patients. Their hospice census averages about 10 patients per month.
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1) Quilts: (Sewn Only)
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Fabrics for any patient to offer comfort in Hospice. These will be used during care and given to the family to keep after the patient has passed.​
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A variety of fabrics for all genders and interests are appreciated. Nurses pick out just the right quilt for the right patient.
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Approximate Lapghan size is 36x48"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. All quilts need to be between 36x48 the smallest and 45x60 the biggest.
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All styles such as Quilts, rag quilts, fleece/flannel/cotton blankets as long as they are special and will make an impact for the family.
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2) Twiddle Muffs: knit/crochet Twiddle muffs are wonderful at providing a comforting sensory experience. Patients will redirect their fidgeting to the muff. items on both the outside and inside keep it fun.
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3) FIDDLE MATS
Creating a mat is part art, part science. Following the motto "First Do No Harm," Crafting Change has developed this project using science-based research to complement our craftivists' creativity.
Why Fiddle Mats?
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Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or aging often show anxiety or agitation through their hands, fidgeting with clothes, blankets, wounds, or IVs. Fiddle mats provide different textures and activities—such as things to open, push, or slide—to help soothe this fidgeting and restore calm.
Crafting Guidelines:
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Approved Squares: Use squares from our approved library only.
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Balance: Ensure your mat has a balance of elements from each category: Functional, Sensory, and Auditory.
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Color Choices: Read our entire document on color choices to ensure your mat soothes, rather than agitates, the patient.
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Quilts
fiddles and twiddles
shipping guidelines
Please ship your package to the address below. If you are in Colorado, you may deliver your item to Carol Grape or Martha Richmond and they will deliver it for you. Due to Covid protocols, their office does not allow drop ins and appointments are required for deliveries.
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Colorado VNA
Attention: Mia Pinto
6750 W. 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002