US Patent:
20020006763, Jan 17, 2002
Inventors:
Elinor Forbes - Glenview IL, US
James Forbes - Glenview IL, US
International Classification:
A63H033/04
Abstract:
A new method is described of providing mental stimulus to a subject suffering significant cognitive and/or sensory impairment or deterioration, for example a subject having a medically diagnosed dementia such as Alzheimer's disease, and thereby enhancing the subject's psychological condition. The method of the invention comprises causing the subject to handle an article comprising a plurality of pieces that (a) individually have a surface layer formed of a soft fabric, and (b) collectively exhibit differing tactility when handled by the subject.