SALISBURY — Deana Burris has fond memories of her childhood blanket. She remembers the color of it, the smell of it, and especially, the way it felt. “My blanket was satin. I still remember it because ...

Fidget toys are small objects that pop, spin, twist, stretch, squish, or provide another way to keep hands busy. These toys come in a variety of styles, like fidget spinners or stress balls, for kids ...

College students have different ways of finding something that provides support for their well-being. This could consist of a simple walk, working out, baking, riding a bike or just taking a nap or ...

Wilkening was making a fidget mat, a fabric mat with different sensory items that can be used for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the progressive disease that is the most common cause of ...

People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include pulling or rubbing at clothes or bedding, rubbing hands together, twisting fingers, ...

You may have been told by a parent, teacher, or even a colleague to “stop fidgeting,” as that behavior was associated with boredom or lack of attention. However, evidence shows that fidgeting, or ...