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Anna Barnum of Waterloo, Ont., writes, “Making these knitted hand-warmers (below) is a craft I have been doing for about a year and a half now. They are called Twiddle Muffs. I use bits of leftover yarn to knit them, then use buttons, bows and so on to decorate them. They are effective in minimizing agitation in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. People suffering from these conditions can be quite fidgety and this gives them something to fiddle with and provides sensory stimulation. Some friends have donated their yarn to me as well, and many people have contributed to the ‘embellishment’ supply. I have donated most of the ones I’ve made—about 90 or so—to my local Alzheimer’s society. They are a joy to make and a worthwhile use of my time.”