Shared from dailycaring.com.
Dementia can cause fidgeting hands
Seniors 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, wringing hands, and generally keeping hands in motion.
Sensory therapy or fidget toys are an effective way to reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and provide comfort.
These are simple touch-based activities with no right or wrong that help someone keep their restless hands occupied in safe, soothing ways.
No matter what the activity or toy, just remember that the goal is to engage your older adult in something fun and keep their hands happily occupied.
There’s no right or wrong way to do it and no specific goal to achieve – whatever feels good to them is perfect.