Many devices are available to help us engage in leisure activities despite physical limitations. Crafts Creativity evolves from a person's life experiences. Since as we get older, we have longer lifetimes of experiences to draw upon, we may enjoy creative activities like sewing and needlecrafts, ceramics, painting, and woodworking. Working on crafts stimulates the imagination and provides a sense of achievement. However, most crafts involve working with the hands, which may be extremely difficult for persons with physical or visual impairments.
Many devices are available to assist with sewing and needle crafts.
Threading needles is difficult for anyone, but it is nearly impossible if we have poor eyesight, arthritis, or unsteady hands. Other special needles, called spread eye needles, have a split center. Spread eye needles pull apart for easy insertion of the thread. Knitting and crocheting also requires finger dexterity. Knitting needles can be built up with foam for a person with a weak grasp.