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Lavender Pillow
Making nice things that can be used are favorite senior activities. A lavender pillow is a popular aromatherapy project, and really easy to make. It does take a little sewing, but along with fabric glue, you can sew by hand if you’d like. (Using fabric glue, too, ensures that the seams will be tight so the flax seeds do not seep out). Use small pillows for drawers as a sachet, or put them over your eyes for soothing relaxation, or lay one next to your pillow at night or when napping. Larger pillows are great for warming hands and your lap, or holding against your chest. For those who have elderly issues pertaining to sleep, relaxation or warmth, a lavender pillow is very comforting. These are great senior activity ideas, and also great gifts -- tie a little ribbon around it and slip into a gift bag. If you are looking for elderly activities for older seniors, these are fun to make for those who have finger dexterity.
You Will Need: - A piece of strong fabric (cotton print, light terry cloth, and flannel are favorites). Cut it twice the size that you want your pouch to be.
- Flax seed in bulk (health food store) – to fill the size of your pillow.
- Lavender oil (more aromatic) – buy at health food stores. A bottle can cost $8 to $12 but goes a long ways. NOTE: Make sure you are not allergic.
- Dried lavender -- buy it in a bag at a craft store or sometimes farmer’s market. (Use both the lavender oil and dried lavender for maximum aroma in your lavender pillow).
To Make the Lavender Pillow:- Turn fabric inside out.
- Sew tightly around all sides, leaving one side open, to make a pouch. Or you can use both fabric glue, plus stitching to make it extra tight.
- Turn pouch right side out.
- Mix together in a bowl: flax seeds, dried lavender.
- Sprinkle several drops of lavender oil in various places. Mix everything together well.
- Pour the flax seed mixture into the pouch so it is only about three-fourths full. This allows the pouch to be flexible during use.
- Then sew up the open end of the pillow (or use fabric glue plus stitching).
You can heat the pillows in the microwave. Test the time frame for your pillow size, by setting the timer for 30-second, then 15-second intervals, until you arrive at the amount of minutes you need. The pillow should be warm but not hot -- very cozy on a chilly day. They can also be put in the freezer for cooling off!Also see more activities for those who may have limitations, on our page for
Elderly Ideas.
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