Review the Adaptations Guide for general adaptation guidelines. 

Specific adaptations relevant to this experience, 

• Many individuals living with moderate to advanced dementia enjoy tearing fabric. The repetitive movement can be calming, emotionally expressive, and highly successful. Consider pairing participants together to encourage cooperation and shared accomplishment.

Alternative materials include:

• denim
• fleece
• linens
• scarves
• ribbon
• yarn
• natural fibers

Alternative weaving methods:

• handheld looms
• branch weaving
• wrapped objects
• knotting
• basket weaving
• free-form fiber sculpture

For more information, read “Fabric Manipulation Encyclopedia for Creative Aging”.