إستخدام دمية في العلاج السلوكي للدمنشيا

نشر أحد مستخدمي الفيس بوك عن تجربة العلاج السلوكي لسيدة لديها دمنشيا بواسطة إعطائها دمية طفل.

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A woman suffering from dementia was given a doll for Christmas. According to her granddaughter, her nana was previously morose and lonely, having lost interest in everything and forgotten her family. Now she has 'her baby', she has completely transformed, finding joy and happiness in life again. (With thanks to ViralHog)

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Rose Bannister My dad was a carpenter his whole life and when he got dementia really bad, we gave him a toy tool set. He was in heaven, always trying to fix things around the house. Even buried him with his favorite hammer! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3k · 20 January 2016 at 03:59

Lori Sims Low Lori Sims Low I had a friend whose father was a carpenter by trade. When we was placed in memory care, he disassembled the door and got out of his wing. He didn't get far past that door, but it was a little funny to hear. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 480 · 21 January 2016 at 00:11 Manage Eliana Perdios Eliana Perdios Wow - my grandfather is in an old peoples home and I've seen lots of old ladies walking around with dolls - I had no idea what it was for and I actually found it a bit creepy ! I understand now and I am amazed thank you for sharing - anything that can make such a frightening time easier is just brilliant xxx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 114 · 21 January 2016 at 01:51 Manage Alexis Portela Alexis Portela Awww.. So sweet LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 15 · 21 January 2016 at 03:47 Manage Sarah Reyes Sarah Reyes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ such a beautiful story, brought tears to my eyes!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 30 · 21 January 2016 at 10:06 Manage Megan Zorich Megan Zorich Oh man that's gorgeous Rose. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13 · 21 January 2016 at 10:23 Manage Saige-Alexandra Denson Saige-Alexandra Denson 😍 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 14:18 Manage William Langford William Langford Any thing that helps some one thru. A very ruff time in life should be ok. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 8 · 21 January 2016 at 18:13 Manage Carrie Roberts-Clark Carrie Roberts-Clark ♡♡♡ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 20:07 Manage Kathy Brown Kathy Brown See. It just takes compassion mixed with love and caring! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 11 · 21 January 2016 at 23:08 Manage Jean Graham Jean Graham I took baby dolls into the nursing home my mum in ,only for the staff to take them away and put them in a Cupboard , I was heartbroken , they did not know how therapeutic they are xxx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 16 · 21 January 2016 at 23:26 Manage Patti Lewis Ketchum Patti Lewis Ketchum My granddad was a carpenter also. Giving him sensory toys and tools helped him. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 11 · 21 January 2016 at 23:34 Manage Jean Weier Jean Weier My grandpa worked on carburators in cars and on fire engines as an auto mechanic, he took apart the entire heating and air conditioning with his bare hands one day at the nursing home in his room. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 56 · 22 January 2016 at 00:57 Manage Joyce Penelope Smith Joyce Penelope Smith Dont make me cry!!! How sweet LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 03:31 Manage Carmen Aquino Carmen Aquino ♡♡♡ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 04:09 Manage Lindsey Munguia Lindsey Munguia Rofl the storys r great keep them comeing mead my night LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 22 January 2016 at 05:35 Manage Judy Moore-Ortmeier Judy Moore-Ortmeier Have to try that my hubby was just diagnosed and he spent 40 years as a carpenter. Maybe that will help him when the time comes. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 12 · 22 January 2016 at 06:28 Manage Kara Garner Kara Garner How precious. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 07:02 Manage Loreen Smith Loreen Smith I nursed a carpenter with dementia, he spent his time measuring anything wood and dismantling whatever he could, always busy! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 22 January 2016 at 21:27 Manage Rose Bannister Rose Bannister Loreen Smith , my father did the same thing. He didn't know who we were, but could tell you how to pour concrete, frame a house or build cabinet. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 16 · 22 January 2016 at 21:58 Manage Emma Holman Emma Holman It's like if you see people with dementia walking around like they're looking for something that's exactly what they're doing. You're meant to let them walk never stop them unless they're at risk ie outside in the cold weather at 3am LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 7 · 23 January 2016 at 02:23 Manage Maria Avilés Maria Avilés Life is a path drowned in the memory waiting for someone or something to open it. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 14 · 23 January 2016 at 08:13 Manage Louise D'Agostino Louise D'Agostino Lori Sims Low Oh no that's a shame 😱 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:06 Manage Kathleen Warthen Kathleen Warthen What's not to like about a doll, they are all beautiful, cabbage patch, not so great, but I have one,, LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 23 January 2016 at 19:42 Manage Patti McKenna Witalis Patti McKenna Witalis Lori Sims Low : I love this story about the former carpenter who took the door off its hinges. When my Pop, a career military pilot, was dying, he began reaching out and overhead for things that he turned and adjusted...we think he was in a cockpit, preparing to take off and fly out of this world. It was quite a sight. he was quite a guy! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 40 · 23 January 2016 at 21:21 Manage Debi Jones-Hand Debi Jones-Hand OMG! This is too close to home! My father-in-law was an electrical contractor living in California. When he was put in a, for lack of better word. 'Dementia House' he would take all the 'Wander Guards' off the doors and would escape and sometimes it...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 42 · 24 January 2016 at 15:52 Manage Katrina Grier Katrina Grier I took care of a mechanic he thought his bed was a car he could take the bolts out in minutes. At first we thought he was falling out of bed then were stood where he couldn't see us and watched sure enough he was just fixing that darn broken down car. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 26 · 24 January 2016 at 16:35 Manage Loreen Smith Loreen Smith Driving to work one night I passed an old man thumbing a lift, one of my patients. I pulled over and opened the car door for him, he thanked me then settled down and looked at me and said 'honestly this is the first time l've made a run for it' bless him. His wife had got much further with a young lady who didn't realise she had dementia. She came back in a police car. We were just pleased they were safe LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13 · 24 January 2016 at 22:41 Manage Cynthia C. Canada Cynthia C. Canada Lori Sims Low If my dad had been ambulatory by the time he had to go into care, I can TOTALLY see him doing that! :-) LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 23:23 Manage Jewels Covet Jewels Covet I love reading all these stories! Thank you all for sharing! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13 · 26 January 2016 at 21:51 Manage Libby Napper Mustard Libby Napper Mustard Rose Bannister when I read your post it made me smile. that is what we did for my dad. He was a carpenter and we buried him with his favorite hammer too. God bless you LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 29 January 2016 at 17:59 Manage Yolanda Rivera Yolanda Rivera Sad but at the same time sweet. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 30 January 2016 at 08:04 Manage Dolores Soulier Dolores Soulier Rose you made me cry.. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 08:48 Manage Rachel Carpenter Smith Rachel Carpenter Smith Oh Rose, thank you for sharing. Your story touched me! My Great Grandfather was a Carpenter and helped rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. His son (my grandfather) was a Carpenter and had an extensive wood shop until the day he died. My Father was a Carpenter (he was 80 yesterday) still works full-time and is forever fixing and tinkering around the house!! Btw, my maiden name is Carpenter! 😄 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 · 30 January 2016 at 22:09

Dora Lujan Dora Lujan Wow!!! Amazing stories!! Great feeling knowing that we're not the only ones caring for a family member with dementia. Thanks for the ideas!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 9 · 31 January 2016 at 04:09 Manage Netta Staykeepinitcute Church Netta Staykeepinitcute Church Loreen Smith you have my mom first name so pretty I miss my mom LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 31 January 2016 at 05:11 Manage Nina Marie Morrison Nina Marie Morrison If we can help anyone with Dementia, live a happier more close to normal life, God bless! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 1 February 2016 at 07:51 Manage Delores Mullen Scuffham Delores Mullen Scuffham This is precious to see! She lit up! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 1 February 2016 at 15:57 Manage Shervonda Boyd Shervonda Boyd Thats so sweet! My papaw had alhetimezers LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 19:10 Manage Megen Yerman Megen Yerman Sheila Flohr Harvey maybe pop just needs a pretend farm?? LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 2 February 2016 at 05:09 Manage Jody Cohen Jody Cohen Happy to see such a small wonderful idea brings so much joy to the elderly💕💕💕 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 2 February 2016 at 18:22 Manage Maria Avilés Maria Avilés It is so beautiful to read theses stories, it shows that life goes on even in the cloud of our memories! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 10 · 4 February 2016 at 07:36 Manage Krystle Poulson Krystle Poulson That's beautiful LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 5 February 2016 at 04:56 Manage Bryony Delaney Bryony Delaney Lovely x LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 6 February 2016 at 22:57 Manage Elizabeth Dempsey Elizabeth Dempsey I did the same thing with my moms baby doll it went with her LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 7 February 2016 at 20:50 Manage Porscha Boynton Porscha Boynton Adorable that made me cry... LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 13 February 2016 at 01:00 Manage Julie Zittel Julie Zittel Sometimes just handling things like baby clothes.....folding & unfolding......gives tremendous comfort. I'd even sprinkle the items with baby powder to awaken memories..... LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 15 · 15 February 2016 at 01:28 Manage Sondra Cherry Sondra Cherry That's a beautiful story!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 09:56 Manage Sondra Bergman Sondra Bergman No Yolanda sad is when they sit alone crying in pain and asking for people. These are wonderful endings to a full life.  :) LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 17 February 2016 at 18:44 Manage Sondra Bergman Sondra Bergman This is beautiful!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 17 February 2016 at 18:45 Manage Carol Clark Carol Clark My Mother was 90 and I always took her to get groceries and one Christmas they were selling dolls, she said she had notion to buy one,she even picked out the one she liked, but she wouldn't buy it, said people would think she was losing it. Took her ho...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 12 · 19 February 2016 at 07:08 Manage Alex Tsanga Alex Tsanga Am like #2325...amazing story LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 07:39 Manage Vivienne Rowan Vivienne Rowan Fabulous and great idea was so touched xx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 19 February 2016 at 18:47 Manage Alma Gibson Alma Gibson (M LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 06:27 Manage Tracey Dawn Tracey Dawn We got my grandpa a toy set so he could work As the Alzheimer's took over he seemed to back in time and often thought he was at work. I miss him LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 24 February 2016 at 09:26 Manage Kevin Coade Kevin Coade This is truly amazing LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 29 February 2016 at 23:26 Manage Kate Purcell Kate Purcell This is beautiful to watch LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 1 March 2016 at 12:37 Manage Ashleigh Blake Ashleigh Blake I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, your story reminds me of my grandfather..... In my eyes he was absolutely magic! Thanks for sharing your memory LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 1 March 2016 at 16:32 Manage Ashleigh Blake Ashleigh Blake Sarah Reyes me too LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 16:32 Manage Ashleigh Blake Ashleigh Blake Jean Weier lol that's kind of funny!!! The question is, did he get it back together? LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 1 March 2016 at 16:33 Manage Ashleigh Blake Ashleigh Blake Jean Graham I hope you spoke up LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 16:34 Manage Laura Walker Laura Walker I say if it makes them happy then do it.these people are lost and it's very sad..just love them. anything to see a smile LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 08:51 Manage Mur Mur Mur Mur 😂 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 19:12 Manage Hermoso Carino Hermoso Carino Beautiful,that make me cry.memories LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 03:28 Manage Gigi Too Gigi Too Lori Sims Low that is a LOT funny....your Dad sounds like quite a character😊 good for him! He could probably do the maintenance work there!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 18 November 2016 at 04:39 Manage Rainy Daze Binzer Rainy Daze Binzer That is so touching. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 January at 01:35 Manage Loreen Smith Loreen Smith My husband has rapidly developing dementia. He can't be left at all in case he wanders or falls over. He was an engineer and is steadily dismantling his Landover. Amazing how many parts in a filler cap, how many wires in the fuse box etc. At least he i...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 21 January at 02:06 Manage Lorrie Bridge Gardner Lorrie Bridge Gardner I love this. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 21 January at 14:18 Manage Rachel Dell Owens Rachel Dell Owens Patti McKenna Witalis awww that is such a lovely but bittersweet story, I'm sure your dad made that one last flight safely, the complexities of a human mind never fail to amaze me even when it's been ravaged by dementia. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 21 January at 15:46 Manage Julie M Robinson Julie M Robinson My Father also was a carpenter, as was his father! He had a workshop behind our house, and looks would make almost anything anyone wanted built. Professionally, he worked full-time for the Auerbach's Department store, in SLC, State street and 400 South. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 22 January at 07:56 · Edited Manage Sandra Faye Ellis Sandra Faye Ellis I love grandpa that took apart air conditioning. That's a wonderful share because I'm sure for the time it took him to take it apart, he was happy. Those places can be so cruel to your love ones LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 22 January at 13:28 Manage Rosalinda Johnson Rosalinda Johnson Jean Graham , I used to work in the dietary department of a nursing home. Those nurses not only do not care about the "clients", they can be horribly abusive and neglectful of their needs. 😢 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 22 January at 16:19

Jackie Irving Jackie Irving Arrghhh rose your comment made me cry ....just picturing your dad with his toy tool set ....bless his heart ...how cruel this disease is ....your dad is now dementia free ....god bless. Xxx.

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Joanne Geraghty Wow this was so beautiful to watch the happiness that this beautiful lady showed towards the doll once a mother always a mother she might have dementia but she hadn't forgot how to care for a doll her baby may this doll give her all the happiness there are some things that the mind can't take away and that is being a mum. What a beautiful family to have shared this with us blessings.

Christine Price This Nana is very lucky to have a family who cares, Thank You xx

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Karen McCarthy When I was on leave after having my daughter I use to take her in for the residents....they loved it,,even some of the men....I now take her to work with me 1 day a fortnight and they love her so much....she is now 6yrs old....some of the ladies actually argue about who she is going to sit next to and play with...She paints their nails,,,she reads with them,,dances,,sings and just goes for walks with them... LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 664 · 19 January 2016 at 23:09 Manage Hide 26 Replies Irene Mydske Pomerinke Irene Mydske Pomerinke God bless you Karen, and your daughter for spreading so much joy to people who often have little else in their lives. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 28 · 20 January 2016 at 03:30 Manage Carolyn Van Marter Hinkle Carolyn Van Marter Hinkle Karen, this is wonderful! Your daughter will grow up with such a heart for others. My husband is a pastor, and when our children were little we would take them to the nursing home when he did the service. They would talk to all the people and hand ou...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 86 · 21 January 2016 at 11:10 · Edited Manage Karen Kassner Marijanovich Karen Kassner Marijanovich What a great mother you are, Karen. Your daughter is already way beyond her peers in what really matters. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 15 · 23 January 2016 at 19:09 Manage Pauline Norgrove Pauline Norgrove How lovely of you and your daughter Karen your daughter will grow up to be a loving caring person its so lovely to hear such wonderful things in this sad world we live in respect to you both xx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 11 · 28 January 2016 at 15:15 Manage Nancy Hall Nancy Hall My Mother was an Administrator/ Nurse at a nursing home for many years, as a child and teen I spent many hours reading, doing crafts and just sitting holding hands with the Alzheimer's patients. It created in me a great love of the elderly and compassion for others. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 · 30 January 2016 at 04:44 Manage Natasha Adams Natasha Adams I have a dumb q but I really am wondering.. Do these woman understand its fake or in their minds are they honestly keeping it alive. I know its to feel needed and give them something to do but I'm just wondering if the woman in the video understands its a doll or not. Either way its such a nice gesture and I'm glad it brings them happiness LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 30 January 2016 at 22:42 Manage Laurie Bennett Laurie Bennett Natasha Adams I wonder that too. Not a dumb question. I think they know it's a doll but it's like doll babies when you were a little girl. You just feel like you have to care for them. Idk how to explain it LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 30 January 2016 at 23:07 Manage Karen McCarthy Karen McCarthy They do actually think it's real.. They treat them like real babies,, if you ask them they will tell you it's their baby ----- (name) and it is one of their children s names LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 31 January 2016 at 04:00 Manage Julie Begley Kamp Julie Begley Kamp Your daughter is so blessed to have so many love her. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 31 January 2016 at 15:55 Manage Peggy Milbrath-Weber Peggy Milbrath-Weber Karen you are an Earth Angel for sure. Your Daughter is learning to love from the heart. Amazing!!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 3 February 2016 at 00:49 Manage Sheila Petrick Sheila Petrick Beautiful gesture for this woma,brought the past back for her! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 3 February 2016 at 01:05 Manage Donna Billingsley Donna Billingsley When my daughter was very young I would take her to th e nursing home to visit my mother she would take off running down the Halls the residents found her delightful. She got so used to the residents and the nurses I didn't have to worry about her. I l...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 5 February 2016 at 06:02 · Edited Manage Anabel Lozada Anabel Lozada That's awesome that she will grow up to have such compassion for her elders that is often absent in today's society. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 9 February 2016 at 08:31 Manage Shannon Cavanagh Shannon Cavanagh My niece died of spinal meningitis from an elderly person. I do not recommend taking small children in nursing homes. There is also MRSA in there. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 15:33 Manage Denise J James Denise J James How won! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:49 Manage Karen McCarthy Karen McCarthy Shannon Cavanagh ...MRSA is not in nursing homes all the time....MRSA Is bought into nursing homes from residents that have been in a public hospitals (99pc of the time)....if homes follow proper practice for it then the chance is very minimal of contracting it..I do not know of a single occasion were I work where anyone has caught it. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 10 February 2016 at 06:20 Manage Parul Talwar Nangia Parul Talwar Nangia What a beautiful thing to do. Ure teaching ur child empathy and care that no video game or virtual look after a pup game can. Kudos to you x LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 10 February 2016 at 10:57 Manage Tori Islas Tori Islas God bless you , you are so kind & so sweet to do that and so is your little girl . we need more people like you two . this melted my heart LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 15 February 2016 at 23:41 Manage Brenda M. Bach Brenda M. Bach Thank You Karen. Your generosity is amazing! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 16:06 Manage Karen McCarthy Karen McCarthy Took little miss to work again today. Was a very sort of exciting day for her. We had the fire alarms go off a couple of times,but they were false alarms as they have been going off all week. I explained this to her so she took charge of reassuring the...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 21 February 2016 at 13:21 Manage Emma Jones Emma Jones My daughter who is now 17 used to go to the nursing home that 2 of her great grandparents lived at with her grandma - all of the people there loved to see my girl & she got a lot from goi g there X LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 26 February 2016 at 14:49 Manage Sheri Harvey Sheri Harvey I did the same bringing my children into the nursing home with me along with my cute little dog Gucci so fluffy and lovable and warm they just cuddle with him Believe me when I tell you it made such a difference in their lives their faces just light up ! These people that are often forgotten and left...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 15 April 2016 at 07:29 Manage Susan Bretzke Susan Bretzke That is wonderful LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 20 January at 12:12 Manage Faylene Calabro Faylene Calabro Awesome! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 January at 20:57 Manage Debbie Warfield Debbie Warfield You are an awesome Mom!

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Cyndi Gibson Long When my dad was suffering from alzheimer's, my great niece gave him one of her dolls to hold and he would not give it back. He loved that doll and would do the same thing the woman in the video is doing. He would kiss her and say how cute she was. He kept it with him until he passed away. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 713 · 19 January 2016 at 19:21 Manage Claudia Canny Claudia Canny I'd do ANYTHING to keep my parent happy if they were in a dementia state ... reality is subjective. Their happiness would bring all the joy. Well done. Like · Reply · 33 · 21 January 2016 at 02:49 Manage Kathy Brown Kathy Brown I hope some of the owners of these nursing homes and people in charge start getting softened hearts and take these people's advice. Care for your loved ones! Like · Reply · 13 · 21 January 2016 at 23:50 · Edited Manage Shannon Cavanagh Shannon Cavanagh Beautiful. Means he adored you! Sorry for your loss Like · Reply · 4 · 9 February 2016 at 15:31 Manage Irene Neri Irene Neri All these are making me cry. My mother too. Thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 8 · 10 February 2016 at 02:55 Manage Sondra Cherry Sondra Cherry Beautiful story Cyndi! I'm sorry for your loss as well, God bless. Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 10:01 Manage Cyndi Gibson Long Cyndi Gibson Long Thanks Everyone! My dad was just amazing....miss him so much, but know that he is no longer suffering from this horrible disease. Bless you all! Like · Reply · 3 · 17 February 2016 at 16:28 Manage Ashley Douglas Ashley Douglas Aww, that's priceless! ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss Like · Reply · 26 March 2016 at 09:57 Manage Marie Bauer Galpin Marie Bauer Galpin He must have been a wonderful Father like my Dad Like · Reply · 15 November 2016 at 05:02 Manage Gigi Too Gigi Too 😕😇❤️

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Michelle Todd I've been thinking this for awhile...I believe from birth to death we need to be needed. When that need is no longer fulfilled it can be bad for our health. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 701 · 20 January 2016 at 04:17 Manage Hide 25 Replies Jennifer Povey Jennifer Povey I agree. Even at 46 I feel a decline in my purpose as my child has grown which feels sad at times . I can understand how a sense of purpose in a life they create for themselves would work wonders. Like · Reply · 13 · 21 January 2016 at 11:09 Manage Michelle Perrier Michelle Perrier I 100% agree Like · Reply · 7 · 22 January 2016 at 06:22 Manage Marie Appert Marie Appert Needed, useful, and have a purpose!!! Like · Reply · 5 · 22 January 2016 at 23:58 Manage April Hand April Hand I agree! I think that's what's kept my grandma going for so long. Shes 92 and has been living with breast cancer for the last 20 years but her 5 kids, 6 grandkids, and 6 great grandkids keep her going. She helped raise me and helped me to care for m...See more Like · Reply · 28 · 23 January 2016 at 09:09 · Edited Manage Deb Marshall Deb Marshall So very true! Like · Reply · 1 · 26 January 2016 at 14:06 Manage Veronica Martinez Hernandez Veronica Martinez Hernandez Very true they need to feel that they matter and are needed. Like · Reply · 2 · 30 January 2016 at 16:53 Manage Donna Rosenthal Donna Rosenthal Agree! My parents are in their 80s. They always tell me they need to be needed. Even though they are old they want to remain useful to the family in any small way. Like · Reply · 6 · 1 February 2016 at 20:25 Manage Doreen Sim Doreen Sim Yes I agree we all need a purpose to make every day worthwhile. Like · Reply · 3 · 12 February 2016 at 15:11 Manage Marie Greene Marie Greene Everyone needs to feel needed useful and loved regardless of their age and health Like · Reply · 2 · 13 February 2016 at 22:31 Manage Tammy Guess Mcintyre Tammy Guess Mcintyre That was my thought exactly when I saw this. Like · Reply · 1 · 14 February 2016 at 19:48 Manage Betty Lemasters Betty Lemasters Heartwarming 🌺💕 Like · Reply · 1 · 19 February 2016 at 19:23 Manage Breanna Sturgeleski Breanna Sturgeleski ♡ Like · Reply · 1 · 21 February 2016 at 06:33 Manage Jean Benedetti Jean Benedetti You are so right. My first grandchild was born last year...I was 68. She has given me a new life and brings me so much joy. Now I need to live long enough to see her grow up. Like · Reply · 3 · 27 February 2016 at 01:13 Manage Vicki Campbell Vicki Campbell And then we just exit...for home Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 10:00 Manage Carol Horling Carol Horling Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 11:01 Manage Carol Horling Carol Horling I took care of my mom for over three years in her home she has dementia we had a 24 hour. Aide she is in in aNursing Home as we ran out of money and it got to be too much to take care of her. I go visit her as often as I can my mom loves to read that's...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 11:01 Manage Pauline Smith Pauline Smith It is so sad to see people end their lives completely out of reality after they have given so much when they were able both mentally and physically. They deserve the best. These are the people who built this country in hard times. Like · Reply · 1 · 29 April 2016 at 14:53 Manage Sandra Miranda Sandra Miranda I agree... sadly.. Like · Reply · 1 · 30 May 2016 at 07:43 Manage Christina Osborn Christina Osborn April Hand I have been a nurse in geriatrics (older people) for the better part of 11yrs!!! You have NO IDEA how true that is!!!!! The people I have cared for over the years BRIGHTEN sooooo much when family come!!! If they don't have family that comes....the Staff ALWAYS adopts them so they have family again!!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 28 June 2016 at 03:23 Manage Elaine Pattie Elaine Pattie You are right April ,young or old we all want to feel needed . Like · Reply · 8 July 2016 at 12:25 Manage Jody Swinea Jody Swinea Wow that's a revelation for me. So true I've never thought about it but when we aren't loved by or needed by anyone we get depressed and our emotional health directly correlates to our physical health Like · Reply · 1 · 6 August 2016 at 17:43 Manage Mims Lax Shepas Mims Lax Shepas I agree Like · Reply · 1 · 3 January at 05:26 Manage Paul Gill Paul Gill Very well said Like · Reply · 1 · 3 January at 21:17 Manage Diane McNamara Diane McNamara Agree 100% Like · Reply · 20 January at 18:24 Manage Gwen Bush Gwen Bush You and I are on the same wavelength I feel the same way. Like · Reply · 22 January at 07:14

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Lou Pietersen Absolutely beautiful..I'm in Aged care and doll therapy is brilliant. Great job done by her family. Thank you for sharing and I'm sure your Nanna would be proud knowing how much you care about her wellbeing 😆 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 376 · 19 January 2016 at 15:34 Manage Hide 21 Replies Michelle Thompson Michelle Thompson What would you suggest for a man? Any thoughts welcome Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 01:43 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Hi Michelle, we have a reasonable size piece of wood with various tools attached to it, padlock with key, spanners, taps, door chain etc. A lot of the gents in our facility are ex farmers and worked with their hands. They love these boards. One gentleman loves plants, so we give him plants/flower pots (fake ones) which he keeps in his Zimmer baskets and loves tending to them. Let me know how you go. Like · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 02:34 Manage Michelle Thompson Michelle Thompson Thank you Lou 😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:30 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen My pleasure, keep me posted 😆 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:57 Manage Cathy Proctor Cathy Proctor I can't say that I will be in that condition. I haven't any children and really don't like babies. If that happens to me, I hope someone tells them because I might freak. I've seen women with baby dolls and the change is incredible. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 03:32 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Cathy Proctor, we have a lady that has never been married, never had babies but absolutely loves her "baby". One never knows how the brain will be affected by Alzheimers/Dementia. Staff usually find out what each persons Life history included to accommodate every individual ☺ Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 03:51 Manage Terry Greenough Terry Greenough Lou, do they ever realize the babies are not real? Or are they so connected to the doll they believe it is real? I love the idea of doll therapy, maternal instinct kicks in. Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 08:37 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Terry Greenough, they honestly see the baby as "real", beautiful to witness. As soon as she has her baby to care for she relaxes and her mood changes. Makes my heart sing 😆 Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 08:41 Manage Terry Greenough Terry Greenough It's amazing to watch the glow on her face in this video. I love the idea. Thanks for your input. Keep up the good work, you're a special person to care for our aging loved ones. Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 08:43 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Thank you 😆 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:40 Manage Lynn Spencer Lynn Spencer Hi Lou, I was working in dementia care for a while and found the same response, it's lovely, like you say, to see the change. I finished as a carer in March last year, following the death of my husband and father (twelve months previous) because I didn't feel capable of caring for someone when I needed the care also, I didn't want to compromise the care I was giving. Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 11:05 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Lynn Spencer, so sorry to hear about your losses. I lost my mother 6 years ago and had been a carer for 3 years so I was able to put my knowledge into good practice looking after my mother for the short time I had. We were separated by distance. Well done on your achievements. ☺ Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 14:40 · Edited Manage Maxine Daniel Maxine Daniel Thank you for your kind words. It is my lovely Nana who you see in the video and it was me who gave her the doll. I did tell her it was a doll when I handed it to her wrapped in the blanket (just before I filmed her) and as you can see she sees it as a baby. She has not let it out of her sight since. It has given her a purpose and a chance to experience joy again. The difference it has made is unbelievable x Like · Reply · 13 · 21 January 2016 at 20:25 Manage Jen Graham Gangloff Jen Graham Gangloff Maxine Daniel what a wonderful thing to do for your Nana! Dementia is not easy on anyone--the person suffering or the caregivers. Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 23:45 Manage Kay Engebretson Kay Engebretson I wish I had known your insight when my mom was in the nursing home. She had some dementia and every week she would ask where Dad was. My heart broke to answer her and I never did know what to say. Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 00:08 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Maxine Daniel, you have done the most beautiful thing for your Nan. Dementia is a terrible disease. I see it every day 9 hours a day. Their behaviours can change in a split second which is very distressing for the resident and also the other residents ...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 02:24 Manage Maxine Daniel Maxine Daniel Thank you Lou, it's carers like you they need, patient & understanding. I'm not sure if toys stores where you are would have it but it's a Baby Annabell doll by Zapf Creations and you should be able to buy it online. x Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 10:27 Manage Lou Pietersen Lou Pietersen Great I'll have a look. Thanks Maxine Daniel 😉 Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 11:37 Manage Susan Bacon Susan Bacon Lynn Spencer a double loss - how you must ache. My condolences Like · Reply · 2 · 13 February 2016 at 18:00 Manage Georgina Tony Galea Georgina Tony Galea Michelle Thompson o Like · Reply · 1 · 23 February 2016 at 07:00 Manage Katya Watty Katya Watty Omg this is the mist touching video I have ever seen- I wish is given my nan one of these, but didn't know about these things- she was mum to 4 children and one extra, so would have reacted just like your nan. What a lovely, beautiful Nan you have you are blessed. Your comments are all really educational too Thank you for sharing something so beautiful xx

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Laura Marie Santoro Many years ago a gardening center donated unused flower carriers with handles to our dementia unit. A beauty of a cutie lady put her baby doll in one with a geranium label. I asked the lady what she named her baby, she looked at the label then at me slightly perplexed. She said "I guess I named this one Geranium, I guess I'll called her Gerry." LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 356 · 20 January 2016 at 01:31 Manage Megan Zorich Megan Zorich That's so sweet! Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 10:24 Manage Ivy Barish Ivy Barish Love this. You're awesome. Like · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 03:34 Manage Laura Marie Santoro Laura Marie Santoro Ur awesome!!! 😊 Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 03:41 Manage Holly Davis Holly Davis Laura Marie Santoro- That is hilarious. I snorted my coffee through my nose when I read what you posted!!!Those moments of absolutely sweet hilarity happen quite regularly in well run demential units, as you know. I don't think most people know this. Thanks for sharing!! Like · Reply · 17 · 24 January 2016 at 00:08 Manage Laura Marie Santoro Laura Marie Santoro I've been a nurse for 26 years, the odd experiences and randomness of my nursing career has enriched me as a person and renewed my faith.

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Darcy Pennington Arnold My husband, who currently is in a rehab center (two wings) and a residential nursing facility in one wing. Every Friday a group of young mothers bring in their babies and toddlers to visit. It's as if the residents find a new love for life!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 323 · 19 January 2016 at 18:21 Manage Hide 11 Replies Erin Ramsey Erin Ramsey I have never heard of a program like this and am so intrigued! That sounds like something I could implement locally. Do you have any other information about the program they were in or anything? You could send via facebook messenger if you dont want to share online. Thank you so much! Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 10:00 Manage Darcy Pennington Arnold Darcy Pennington Arnold Just a young group of moms, all from different states, that moved here while their husbands are studying first year residency. They all do to the same church and decided to start a 'ministry' where they could take their babies/toddlers. I believe they contacted the rehab center. It truly is amazing!! Like · Reply · 9 · 21 January 2016 at 18:27 Manage Karin de Nijs Karin de Nijs Bless them dear Lord I pray. In Jesus name Amen Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 22:28 Manage Colleen McGinnis Colleen McGinnis This is such a great my idea my father is going through early stages of alzheimer's and dementia and I'm willing to try anything! I watched my grandmother waste away as a child and don't want that to happen to him! Like · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 01:50 Manage Anna Dunn Anna Dunn I work in community aged care, and you've just given me a brilliant idea. Thankyou! Like · Reply · 7 · 24 January 2016 at 05:35 Manage Lynda Newton Lynda Newton When my mum had Alzheimer's and I took my grandsons in to see her not only mum but all the ladies lightened up best therapy out for them Like · Reply · 3 · 25 January 2016 at 01:40 Manage Jane Chessman Jane Chessman It is cruel to keep reminding people with advanced dementia that they are losing their memory and repeating themselves. So much better to let them achieve and gain confidence. Many people have skills and enjoy life when it is understandable to them. Th...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 26 January 2016 at 00:19 Manage Amanda Moreny Amanda Moreny When my boys were toddlers I'd take them to a nursing home for visit, not just dementia, especially on Christmas day when the residents had no family to take them out for the day. It made me feel so good bringing my active boys for a visit and seeing happy faces. Like · Reply · 3 · 3 February 2016 at 00:53 · Edited Manage James Dockter James Dockter Lynda Newton Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 05:27 Manage Idalí-antoinette Tirado LaBoy Idalí-antoinette Tirado LaBoy Erin Ramsey I used to do that with a group of kids. They read to the elders we also has dogs to play with them. Some of them even adopted pet. The improvement was amazing Like · Reply · 1 · 27 February 2016 at 04:45 Manage Donna Klein Donna Klein Nice to see such love given so easely

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Gail Lusted We gave my Mum a very lifelike curled up kitten in a basket and it "purred". Apart from the dementia she was almost blind but she could feel the fur and vibration of the purr. She also was more animated when the baby lambs and goats came to visit the Care Facility. She had such a beautiful expression on her face as she cuddled the baby kid that a photo of her made the Blue Care Magazine. It was a joy to see her come back for a while. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 311 · 19 January 2016 at 14:35 Manage Lyn Wise Lyn Wise The mobile farm I worked for visited nursing homes. The elderly love all the animals and often reminisce about their childhood. At one home, a dear old lady had a Guinea pig sit on her lap for nearly 2 hours. We packed up all our gear, all the resident...See more Like · Reply · 7 · 19 January 2016 at 15:21 Manage Gail Lusted Gail Lusted Mum also didn't want to give the kid back to the handler. But once we started moving her wheel chair the Dementia took over and she was back in her own world. Dementia is such a sad thing for all to experience. Like · Reply · 9 · 19 January 2016 at 15:27 Manage Lyn Wise Lyn Wise Yes, it's so sad. I'm glad your Mum got to experience that joy and that you got to see the "real" her, if only briefly Like · Reply · 8 · 19 January 2016 at 15:30 Manage Eliescha Bazley Eliescha Bazley I love that idea as a patient in my grandfathers nursing home thought my black handbag on his bed was a puppy and kept patting it smiling and giggling at the puppy. I let her go, it made her very happy Like · Reply · 5 · 20 January 2016 at 00:06 Manage Shari Erickson Condict Shari Erickson Condict gail you should post the pic here! Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 03:54 Manage Gail Lusted Gail Lusted Shari. Thanx for the jolt. I was relying on an indelible memory. I've now found the article and will post ( well I'll attempt to!) Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:47 Manage Gail Lusted Gail Lusted Shari I posted it . I wonder if you can see it as I nominated friends. Friend request me if you are really interested. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 12:27 Manage Janice Hunter Janice Hunter What wonderful heartful storys I am reading , it brung tears to my eyes, I am so lucky that I havent been through anything like this in my family ,& hope a never do, god bless the people & there family's with this terrible illness xx ♡♡♡♡ Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 23:28

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Alex Ilic When I worked in aged care many years ago there was a lady with a doll, one day while tending to her needs she got a little distraught because she didn't want to leave her 'baby' alone. We asked one of the old gents to hold the 'baby' which settled this lady. When I went to get the 'baby' this old gent had it on his bed with pillows all around and there was the 'baby' laying right in the middle. I asked him "how come you've done this" and he replied "I really needed to go to the toilet and couldn't take the baby with me". Was so moving.LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 244 · 21 January 2016 at 23:36 Manage Jennifer Coleman Jennifer Coleman His daddy instincts kicked in. Like · Reply · 8 · 9 February 2016 at 08:20 Manage Teresa D. Southern Teresa D. Southern 😹😹😂😂 omg! I laughed so hard....he cared so much about that little bundle! So heartwarming Like · Reply · 3 · 18 February 2016 at 05:28 Manage Melissa Hudson Melissa Hudson Oh my goodness I just melted.. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January at 21:10 Manage Susanne Syddall Susanne Syddall That is so very precious 💞

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Tammy Young My grandma has dementia as well. She's on medicine for it, and so she's not terrible.. Yet. But she's always had a dog so we got her a senior chihuahua from a rescue. My grandma spoils that dog, cooks for it, dresses it (pjs and then an outfit for the day), and of course they go for 3-4 walks a day. It gave my grandma a purpose, and gave her a reason to leave the house and get some fresh air. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 262 · 21 January 2016 at 02:55 Manage Linda Epp Linda Epp My Mother was on Aericept and Namenda to slow the disease down . It did for a long time . I miss her so much . Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 04:37 Manage Tammy Young Tammy Young My grandmother is also on Aericept.. But Namenda made her mean and aggressive so we have to take her off it Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 04:52 Manage Sondra Cherry Sondra Cherry Dogs are very comforting, they can help with so many things! I'm happy to hear that your loved ones can still find happiness with their fur baby. I know my little terrier is my best friend, and dogs by nature are so loving and loyal. Great idea, God bless. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 10:06 Manage Carole Ann Walton-hawk Carole Ann Walton-hawk Great idea...god she has you

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Bree Crum When I worked in a dementia ward I used to bring my baby in and a very realistic doll dressed in the same outfit on my days off. I would let those who were capable hold my son and the rest the doll. The whole ward would brighten. I would bring my nieces and nephews to play in the yard and read and watch movies. We would bring in kittens and puppies even some horses occasionally. We would laugh, dance and sing. It's important to reaffirm people's humanity. Working with those wonderful residents was a gift to me. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 182 · 20 January 2016 at 23:40 Manage Maureen Hooper Maureen Hooper Amen. Thank you. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 22:53 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch Please let's don't forget they are still people worthy of our love and attention. Think of all they have done for us Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 09:26 Manage Sandra Edwards Gellar Sandra Edwards Gellar You are awesome! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 16:37 Manage Laurie Bennett Laurie Bennett Wonderful :') Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 23:12 Manage Paulette Hill Paulette Hill So sweet and thoughtful... Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 07:19 Manage Bonnie Hoke Bonnie Hoke What a beautiful response you've written here. I wish there were more people like you taking care of the patients who need what you've given to them. Thank you. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 22:11 Manage Sheila Fredyma Sheila Fredyma I just love the awesome response from the post! Ive worked with some very bad dementia people and seen their family almost abuse them. Ive had to make reports about what they were doing. But this is so great and I wish Everyone the best possible care and love. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 16:31 Manage Sue Bodishbaugh Sue Bodishbaugh Thank you for your gift to them! Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 20:53 Manage Mary Daniels Benko Mary Daniels Benko You dear Lady are an Angel. Like · Reply · 7 February at 07:34

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Karla Weeks-Mccowin My grandmother was a kindergarten teacher - after she "left" us - she would still light up when she saw her great grandchildren - we would sit them around her and she could read them a story perfectly - such a beautiful memory for us and an important lesson for our children - that people - ALL people - are loved and treasured. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 144 · 21 January 2016 at 01:58 Manage

Donna Guffey Donna Guffey That was us too my. Grandmother got sepsis it went into her bloodstream then she got dementia She was on Dyealisis her port got infected it she went down hill from their she lived to be 99 Then when she got real bad she thought me and my cousins were her daughters my grandmother had four daughters so we each got her doll she named them after our mothers and we each still have one

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Teri Anderson My friends Aunty had dementia. She would weep daily and talk about losing her baby girl (happened many, many years earlier). A doll was given to her and my friends Aunty settled down and her moods swung less and she was happy until she moved into the next world. That was many years ago LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 120 · 19 January 2016 at 22:09 Manage Tabitha Bochas Tabitha Bochas My grandmother was the same way and still is after so many years. I would laugh cause she would attempt to breast feed and she couldn't since her blouse was always buttoned. She was the cutest. I take care of her now, and she still loves the baby we gave her. Whatever makes her happy. People don't realize that the elderly that go through this are going back in time. They aren't all here in reality anymore. Its heartbreaking. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 106 · 20 January 2016 at 09:50 Manage Ruth Reader Ruth Reader My daughter and I did doll "baby" therapy many years ago. As we worked in a facility that had many different nationalities, we had dark skin and light skin dolls, etc. one lovely lady used to breast feed her "baby". It certainly gives quality of life when all else seems lost. Sometimes hard for a family or others yo understand as some uneducated people think it humiliating. See the many many benefits it brings and give thanks. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 84 · 20 January 2016 at 01:23 Manage

Tina Madden Tina Madden Reading some of the experiences caregivers have had, it is apparent how much we have to figure out still with this disease. My father has Alzheimer's and while there was still some lucidity he would forget that his brother had died, as well as other things that were very disturbing. My mother and I both thought it would be best to try to keep him in reality as much as possible. We were wrong and we later learned that this is not good for the patient according to authorities we were following. Looking back, had we just allowed him to believe his brother was still alive and that perhaps he had just gone away for a time and he would return.... How much kinder that would have been instead of having him to go through the deep sorrow of hearing over and over that his brother had died. So many of us are impacted by this dreaded disease and we all do the best we can, given we are only human and by the very nature of it, we are pushed to the breaking point in so many ways. How wonderful it would be to find something to throw at it, to beat it back or imagine the hope of a cure!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 71 · 20 January 2016 at 20:50 Manage Linda Epp Linda Epp My Mother would cry and tell me to get those babies off of her legs . Her babies were all grown and families of their own . But in her mind they were all little . Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 04:51 Manage Suzanne Anastacio Suzanne Anastacio Yes putting things into perspective instead of what we think is right can go a long way in how we treat others with love & dignity. Proves to be an example & how we would want to b treated when our time comes. Share yor wisdom & pay it forward Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 20:54 Manage Simmie Davis Simmie Davis You know what? we can only do what we know to do. Do Not Look Back AND Wonder if you could have loved them differently. In the end, there is only LOVE. Like · Reply · 4 · 26 February 2016 at 10:03 Manage Jacqueline Faulk Jacqueline Faulk What you did was not born out of malice--you did your best. Always keep that close to your heart. Like · Reply · 2 · 28 February 2016 at 02:04

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Teri Anderson My friends Aunty had dementia. She would weep daily and talk about losing her baby girl (happened many, many years earlier). A doll was given to her and my friends Aunty settled down and her moods swung less and she was happy until she moved into the next world. That was many years ago LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 120 · 19 January 2016 at 22:09 Manage Tabitha Bochas Tabitha Bochas My grandmother was the same way and still is after so many years. I would laugh cause she would attempt to breast feed and she couldn't since her blouse was always buttoned. She was the cutest. I take care of her now, and she still loves the baby we gave her. Whatever makes her happy. People don't realize that the elderly that go through this are going back in time. They aren't all here in reality anymore. Its heartbreaking. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 106 · 20 January 2016 at 09:50 Manage Ruth Reader Ruth Reader My daughter and I did doll "baby" therapy many years ago. As we worked in a facility that had many different nationalities, we had dark skin and light skin dolls, etc. one lovely lady used to breast feed her "baby". It certainly gives quality of life when all else seems lost. Sometimes hard for a family or others yo understand as some uneducated people think it humiliating. See the many many benefits it brings and give thanks. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 84 · 20 January 2016 at 01:23 Manage Tina Madden Tina Madden Reading some of the experiences caregivers have had, it is apparent how much we have to figure out still with this disease. My father has Alzheimer's and while there was still some lucidity he would forget that his brother had died, as well as other things that were very disturbing. My mother and I both thought it would be best to try to keep him in reality as much as possible. We were wrong and we later learned that this is not good for the patient according to authorities we were following. Looking back, had we just allowed him to believe his brother was still alive and that perhaps he had just gone away for a time and he would return.... How much kinder that would have been instead of having him to go through the deep sorrow of hearing over and over that his brother had died. So many of us are impacted by this dreaded disease and we all do the best we can, given we are only human and by the very nature of it, we are pushed to the breaking point in so many ways. How wonderful it would be to find something to throw at it, to beat it back or imagine the hope of a cure!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 71 · 20 January 2016 at 20:50 Manage Linda Epp Linda Epp My Mother would cry and tell me to get those babies off of her legs . Her babies were all grown and families of their own . But in her mind they were all little . Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 04:51 Manage Suzanne Anastacio Suzanne Anastacio Yes putting things into perspective instead of what we think is right can go a long way in how we treat others with love & dignity. Proves to be an example & how we would want to b treated when our time comes. Share yor wisdom & pay it forward Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 20:54 Manage Simmie Davis Simmie Davis You know what? we can only do what we know to do. Do Not Look Back AND Wonder if you could have loved them differently. In the end, there is only LOVE. Like · Reply · 4 · 26 February 2016 at 10:03 Manage Jacqueline Faulk Jacqueline Faulk What you did was not born out of malice--you did your best. Always keep that close to your heart. Like · Reply · 2 · 28 February 2016 at 02:04

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Tina Madden Reading some of the experiences caregivers have had, it is apparent how much we have to figure out still with this disease. My father has Alzheimer's and while there was still some lucidity he would forget that his brother had died, as well as other things that were very disturbing. My mother and I both thought it would be best to try to keep him in reality as much as possible. We were wrong and we later learned that this is not good for the patient according to authorities we were following. Looking back, had we just allowed him to believe his brother was still alive and that perhaps he had just gone away for a time and he would return.... How much kinder that would have been instead of having him to go through the deep sorrow of hearing over and over that his brother had died. So many of us are impacted by this dreaded disease and we all do the best we can, given we are only human and by the very nature of it, we are pushed to the breaking point in so many ways. How wonderful it would be to find something to throw at it, to beat it back or imagine the hope of a cure!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 71 · 20 January 2016 at 20:50 Manage Linda Epp Linda Epp My Mother would cry and tell me to get those babies off of her legs . Her babies were all grown and families of their own . But in her mind they were all little . Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 04:51 Manage Suzanne Anastacio Suzanne Anastacio Yes putting things into perspective instead of what we think is right can go a long way in how we treat others with love & dignity. Proves to be an example & how we would want to b treated when our time comes. Share yor wisdom & pay it forward Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 20:54 Manage Simmie Davis Simmie Davis You know what? we can only do what we know to do. Do Not Look Back AND Wonder if you could have loved them differently. In the end, there is only LOVE. Like · Reply · 4 · 26 February 2016 at 10:03 Manage Jacqueline Faulk Jacqueline Faulk What you did was not born out of malice--you did your best. Always keep that close to your heart. Like · Reply · 2 · 28 February 2016 at 02:04 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Pauline Hurley Pauline Hurley My mother- in- law Also a dementia sufferer in a nursing home showed no interest at all in the doll therapy. But she had always been a lover of animals ( more than humans in most cases) and has 'adopted' for the last 5 years a large stuffed tiger which she has on her bed with her 24/7 . She treats it as a baby, feeding it and becomes very distressed when parted from it. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 68 · 20 January 2016 at 14:40 Manage Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Check out a web site called Stuffies! Like · Reply · 1 · 26 January 2016 at 03:30 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Mary Sloan Mary Sloan when my grandma was in the nursing home for alzheimers, i brought her the doll with the red dress all covered in white lace and she was holding an umbrella of the same material. when she was moved to the hospital due to a heart attack and she passed away, we went back to get it and it was gone. apparently an old lady saw it and needed it :) LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 65 · 20 January 2016 at 07:49 Manage Megan Zorich Megan Zorich Aww that's the one situation when I'd be happy to let it go. Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 10:34 Manage Mary Sloan Mary Sloan i was. :) Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 11:28 Manage Jacque Mays Jacque Mays That does happen at times. Ask staff to check on it from time to time. Some people put them in a drawer to sleep at night that helps. Like · Reply · 31 October 2016 at 20:01 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Gailfred Sweetland Gailfred Sweetland my late mother-in-law, also a dementia patient, had a similar reaction to a near-life-size stuffed border collie. things such as this seem to plumb the emotions on a very profound level, while bringing joy in many cases. thank God for nursing homes, and just plain caring folks who manage to tap into this potential. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 62 · 19 January 2016 at 22:21 Manage Vel Fleming Vel Fleming When I would go to see my dad in the nursing home, he would share with me the day's work that he completed. He was a constuction guy, and loved his work so this "reality" kept him from being depressed and realizing where he was during his last part ...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 55 · 21 January 2016 at 05:22 Manage Hank Delison Hank Delison One day when my mama was well down the spiral drain of Alzheimer's I walked into the nursing home at dinner time, which was my habit. She was sitting at a table with other memory challenged ladies with her back to me so she could not see me. she hadn't...See more LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 53 · 21 January 2016 at 09:27 Manage Amelia Barnes Carney Amelia Barnes Carney That's a beautiful story. Like · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 07:10 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch I'm so sorry you lost her but we learn here to never underestimate our friends and relatives with dementia Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 10:16 Manage Susan Bettys Susan Bettys A sweet story... Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 16:35 Manage Kathy Gee Kathy Gee Awwww... Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 01:16 Manage Len McLaughlin Len McLaughlin My wife is in nursing home and now that I have read this post I better understand why I see so many doll baby's there. Like · Reply · 3 · 25 February 2016 at 17:55 Manage Jae Marie Jae Marie you just made me cry Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 08:04 Manage Cheryl Davis Cheryl Davis So glad you had that moment with her.

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Go Go Go At the residential home I work in we have a lady who reverts back to her childhood she will be asking for mum and here dad, we gave her a doll who she cherishes and it always calms her down, she swaddles the doll, cuddles it, rocks it, kisses it, treats it just like her own and it's the only thing that calms her down. So this does work and it's heart warming to see ❤️ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 25 · 20 January 2016 at 01:01 Manage Rachel Twigg Rachel Twigg My mum worked in nursing homes around 20 years ago, ladies suffering with dementia would cry for their babies so mum took our old dolls into work and it really helped them. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 55 · 19 January 2016 at 15:15 Manage Vanessa Gent Vanessa Gent I am a care consultant in nursing homes. I've also been a CQC inspector. I've also studied dementia care. When I go to a new situation to troubleshoot, I always look for a 'baby doll' in car boots etc & then take pleasure in the joy it brings to some of the ladies. That magic is so special, it's a joy to behold. Whatever makes people with dementia happy, carry on doing. That's what person-centred care is all about. Well done to all those who realise & practice that!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 51 · 20 January 2016 at 23:57 Manage Nichole Isall Nichole Isall I'm an rn so we are taught reorient to reality... Yes for mental patients of course... But it's so different with dementia.. It's not the same... I know we aren't supposed to do it... But I find myself going along with their stories just to make them ...See more Like · Reply · 6 · 6 February 2016 at 03:47 Manage Susan Smith Maxwell Susan Smith Maxwell Nichole Jane , I work in a dementia unit (Scotland) and we are always advising people to go along with each individuals reality not reorient them. They struggle enough day to day without being told that the people they love have passed, or that they ar...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 11:06 Manage Vanessa Gent Vanessa Gent I came across a good saying this week. People with dementia don't GIVE US a hard time. The people with dementia are HAVING a hard time! We must never forget that whilst working for their best benefit!

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Aminah Powell I think it is wonderful. We can't help her dementia but can allow her happiness. My mum in law had a 'baby' boy she called Bently Wentworth. She loved him. So much better than having a sad old dear. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 22 · 20 January 2016 at 13:59

Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch What an imaginative name! Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 09:38

Laurie Bennett Laurie Bennett My mom made up names like that too :) her stuffed doggy was named Sanford. As a kid she named our puppy Beuford and our ferret Mortimer Snerd 😂😂 Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 23:19

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Alice Clark Gray My mother had a stuffed lamb for the last 4 years of her battle with dementia and his name was "Lamby". She carried him everywhere! (I have Lamby now!) LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 46 · 20 January 2016 at 13:41 Manage Angeline Roberts Angeline Roberts Awwww bless my 6yr old daughter has one called lamby also xx she won't sleep without it and takes it everywhere xxx Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:57 Manage Andrea Cover Andrea Cover My brother has a lamby as well Like · Reply · 1 · 24 February 2016 at 16:58 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Diana Bollweg Diana Bollweg Very interesting. How easy it can be to make someone in this condition happy by providing for them in this way. Also how easy it can be to do harm and make them terribly unhappy by not understanding what their needs are. We need this wisdom to gently provide for our loved ones who are lost in the world of dementia. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 35 · 19 January 2016 at 17:30

Sonia Eruiti Sonia Eruiti Yes and to know their background of their life is a plus and it would be easier to know what would make them happy or unhappy

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Laura Phillips Kate Louise Arscott I find this emotional to watch...can you just picture the lady being young with her baby.... I wished the nursing home that I worked in years ago had dolls.....so many sad life stories were there. ....there was one lady lost a baby boy she craved to hold a baby boy...she did have 2 daughters. the poem- see me springs to my mind x

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Susan Horton My poor old step mum now deceased had Alzheimer's dementia. She loved her baby doll and got a lot of happiness from it. I used to take it to day care for her as well. One day I was carrying the doll in one hand by the neck and was concentrating on holding mums hand with the other; I heard a terrible scream and there were two people looking out of a first story window, one shouting "look how that woman is holding that baby" LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 34 · 21 January 2016 at 00:37 Manage Debra Gomez Debra Gomez Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 10:53 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch You nailed it Debra Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 09:35

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Barbara McDowell Barbara McDowell My mum struggled to talk but when my sister bought her a baby doll, she could clearly say "oh my baby" and cuddle it like a real baby. It brought tears to our eyes.

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Debbie Kane We tried this with my mum as we were told that it would make her feel useful, fill in her time, give her something to care for. But when I walked in the nursing home with it the look on her face was either what the hell do you want me to do with a doll or omg shes a single mother again. lol I left it with the nursing home to give it to someone else :-) LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 32 · 20 January 2016 at 05:49

Susanne Lamb But you did your best, Debbie. My mother-in-law also did not want a doll when my husband - having seen other residents with dolls - asked her if she would like one. Horses for courses! Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 01:17

Laurie Bennett LOL!! some are still crafty lol. I can see my mom acting like that 😂 she loved her stuffed puppy though Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 23:18

Debbie Kane Thx susanne. My grandma had alzheimers so when mum got it we knew that not every alzheimers sufferer was the same and not everything works for each person. And as she could not communicate it was hard to know how much she understood. With the look she gave me, I certainly understood she wasnt gonna take to it lol Yeah my mum had her favourite stuffed elephant Laurie :-) Like · Reply · 2 · 31 January 2016 at 04:21

Katie Converse Birt Soo sweet Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 01:08

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Jennifer Reed My grandmother used to make dolls and clothes...well she suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's she had about 5 dolls lined up and there was that she always had her lap and she would talk to it and everything...she just passed a few weeks ago and we made sure her kitties and baby were put in with her.. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 32 · 20 January 2016 at 04:11

Laurie Bennett I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

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Sandra Rogers When I had my beauty shop in a nursing home several years ago, I had one dementia patient that took her doll everywhere, and even fed it. She was precious Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry

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Manage Kathleen Boothroyd Smith Kathleen Boothroyd Smith I donated my children's cots and blankets etc and my family put together for new dolls for the care home my mother was in, it was wonderful to see these lovely ladies enjoying something dear they could love and care for again. Bless them all xx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 27 · 20 January 2016 at 20:07 Manage Wendy Bird Wendy Bird My mother was in a residential home for dementia as well sadly , she made friends with the lady in the next rom who also had a baby doll it bought so much happiness to them xxx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 19 January 2016 at 18:05 Manage Amy Hayes Rios Amy Hayes Rios I loved watching this, probably one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a long time on FB. Thank you for posting, This is precious♡ Before becoming a stay at home mom in 2003. I did in home elderly care. The most rewarding job..really not a job at all. Dementia is hard for the individual and families. I know, my father had it. This beautiful lady will enjoy that baby doll so much. It brought tears of joy watching her with it. What a wonderful family. Love to you Nana♡ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 14 February 2016 at 08:44 Manage Elizabeth Dempsey Elizabeth Dempsey This video was just like my mum she had dementia she would be so out of it and I thought why don't I get a baby doll to hold that was like the lites in her eyes turn on that baby doll was with he 24 7 until the day she past Sep 16 2015 thank you for this video it brought back lots of good memory s LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 30 · 20 January 2016 at 06:22 Manage Julie Michelle Julie Michelle My great grandma Steves was diagnosed with Dementia and given a doll by the nursing staff. It does unbelievable things for someone who cannot comprehend the world around them anymore. She was always happy as long as "baby-doll" was with her ❤️❤️ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 04:56 Manage Agnes Perry Agnes Perry Thanks Kate this is lovely Mum reacted just as this lady did it was amazing to see her face light up when Dave helped her unwrap her doll/baby that Christmas morning. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 16:02 Manage Crayola Braden Crayola Braden My granny was the same way her baby doll was named "Mary Ann " my Aunt name was Mary Elisabeth I think she thought the baby doll was her. She loved her baby.. R.I.P. Granny LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 20 January 2016 at 13:54

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Margaret Luedeker My mother in law was in a home for Alzheimer's. A lady there had a doll and she took care of her baby all day long, holding it on her shoulder and patting it all day long. Like it was her own baby. This is so good for them, past memories of her children, etc. I love it, give those people something to do. My mother-in-law stayed busy stealing the other ladies house shoes. They are all more happy to have something to from the past. They have past memories only. All of you remember that if you should have to encounter this with your family. I have and now another person is starting dementia! Give them something to do, it helps so very much. I love seeing her be happy! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 04:30 · Edited Manage Tanya Koster Tanya Koster Oh this just melts my heart. So beautiful. My mum in law loved my little daughters doll when we came to visit her. 💓 Shanae LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 5 · 20 January 2016 at 18:14 Manage Debby Olson Magee Debby Olson Magee There was a resident in the Memory Care Facility that my Mom was in before she passed away who had a baby doll and crib and she too seemed to really enjoy 'motherhood' again. Everywhere she went in the building, she took her baby with her. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 03:45 Manage Annikki Lehtonen Annikki Lehtonen My late grandmother had her teddy bears that would travel with her even in the car..... I wish I would if thought about getting her a baby doll to take care if. She desperately wanted to mother and was lonely too. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 19:29 Manage Sylvia Kehayes Davidson Sylvia Kehayes Davidson Something so simple as a connection between caring for people, things or: baby or music etc can bring them out of themselves. Goes back to our past where memory still exist. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 15:15 Manage Catherine Monahan Catherine Monahan Hi everyone my dad had Alzheimer's for over 12 years and my mom cared for him all through it other than for 4 weeks when they moved home and we had to him in a care home for 4 weeks. They also used doll therapy on the women but most of them were wailing and rocking the babies and the wailing caused so much distress to my father and other patients. How do you manage this in a home I wonder as they must want to be able to create calm amongst all patients. My heart just broke for all of them but I think art And music and things like dolls that link them to their initial memories Are important as are videos from the family of their younger days. Plus I really believe from all my experience with dad that even though the words came out wrong and muddled that he knew what I was saying to the end but he brain just coded it wrong and out came confusion. They do see things and so u sometimes wonder about spirituality in all of this too

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Dawn Michelle LaPolla My GG had a doll too when she was in her 90s and dementia was setting in. She thought it was real and would change its diaper and cuddle it. So sweet. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 19:42

Winddancer Winddancer Mckeener my husband's grandmother had alzheimers and was put into a nursing home. She didn't recognize her children or the family members in and out of her daily life. She got very animated when my young son came in to visit. She thought he was my husband. She had raised him. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 00:06

Shirley Delap I believe strongly in doll therapy it's the most wonderful fulfilling feeling to see a person with a dementia related illness do something so natural that the person comes back to us if only for a while simply amazing . It gives us insight in to what a good mother the person was it was a privilege and honour for you to share your truly amazing nana's world with me thank you so much LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 03:16

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Christina Zepeda Brie Brazelton My Dad had very little Dementia before he passed 4 yes ago(you may remember him from Nick&Jenifer's wedding) anywho, he was in a nursing home his last living year due to a massive stroke. What I'm getting at is there w as s this 87yr old lady there with Dementia and she was so happy with her baby doll and I had to write, call and be active with a complaint on a certain nurse that would take her baby from her in order for her to do what they wanted.... it was so sad. Luckily that nurse was fired because she was caught on camera. This is such a beautiful story you shared! Hugs Like · Reply · 27 · 20 January 2016 at 21:43 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch Thank you for looking out for someone unable to protect herself. God bless you Like · Reply · 5 · 25 January 2016 at 09:49 Manage Kerry Parsons Kerry Parsons Good for you. Thank you for being kind enough to speak up Like · Reply · 3 · 28 January 2016 at 14:57 Manage Sandy Pierpont Girard Sandy Pierpont Girard That would piss me off to no end. I hope she is no longer caring for others. Elderly or not. Like · Reply · 2 · 29 January 2016 at 23:39 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Tera Chambers Tera Chambers Ohhh my! How sweet! My eyes are watering! My grandma had dimentia and only remembered my daughter who was a baby! We also lived with her and i took care of her for a while, and up until the day she passed she was inluv with her little baby!!😢miss her dearly! Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 23:13 · Edited Manage Judy Dyer Judy Dyer I did the same for my mother. She loved "her baby" and took it everywhere with her. Such a little thing to do brought her such pleasure. Like · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 17:46 Manage Luan Peckham O'Daniels Luan Peckham O'Daniels We have dolls too for our residents in our Memory Care. The one lady takes the baby doll to meals with her and she shares her meals with the baby doll feeding it part of her meals. We have home style wash machines so as part of their daily activity they wash the baby doll clothes and she folds the clothes when they are done. Lots of smiles, singing, rocking in the rocking chair, and placing them to sleep in the baby cradles. It's amazing how our ladies come to life even amidst the terrible disease of Dementia it doesn't rob their memories and skills of "mothering".

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Elizabeth Barwell By the time I had my eldest son my grandma had had Alzheimer's for a while and was very confused and had become quite aggressive. But when she held my new baby she was convinced it was older cousin who she was very close with, she wud spend hours cuddling him talking to him singing to him - she was just my grandma again. When she was young as a trained nurse she was in charge of a children and baby ward and she was always gud with children. Sadly when I took the baby off her you cud see the light swtuch off in her eyes again and she wud go back inside her head again. Sadly my son doesn't remember her but I do have some lovely photos. But we never thort of a doll - a genius idea! Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 11:50 Manage Bill Hillyer Bill Hillyer How wonderful!!! To my mind, it has brought back her long term memory of nursing her own children and grandchildren. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 10:37 Manage Virginia Rifkin Virginia Rifkin We had baby dolls in St Margaret for our loving family. X Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry

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Christine Yoshiwara Christine Yoshiwara I worked in a nursing home and many of the ladies were given babies and they are very effective. We even had one lady who liked to fold laundry so we would give her towels to fold up, take them away and thank her, mess them up out of her sight and bring them back. Very good therapy. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 10:00 Manage Fi Llewellyn Fi Llewellyn Hi. Im in Australia & my 63 yr old sisterinlaw has dementia. She has detireated so much the past 12mths. She lives on a farm in the country. Id really like to yry this out with her. Can anyone help me as to where i can purchase one of these baby dolls. I am praying it could give her some comfort. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 22:29 Manage Charlie Clarke Charlie Clarke Hi Fiona, I don't think it has to be a special doll. Just one with a soft body for cuddling. You can get a nice soft bodied one from Kmart or Tarrget. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 06:40 Manage Megan Zorich Megan Zorich Yeah just any doll from a shop :) Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:41 Manage Michelle Brooke-Light Michelle Brooke-Light Baby annabelle is the doll in this video 😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:23 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Leny Gwen Del Carmen Leny Gwen Del Carmen I've done that way back in year 2001 in Israel, l was looking after an old lady. I bought her a baby doll (size of a newly born baby girl). And she was very happy looking after the baby like feeding and changing nappy and clothes. I gave her as well some thing to wash like basin to wash the babies clothes. It helped a lot for me to calm down her. When she passed away, I took the doll with me. I treasured it as my remembrance from my Safta in Israel.

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Peggy Bunker My mama had dementia also. The day she realized her memory was fading faster she said something very strange to me. She told me that someday if I walk in her room and she doesn't know my name, say something or give her a clue like its a game. It happened one day. Instead of running out of her room crying I said in Italian "la secunda" translated means "the second one". Mama had 3 girls and when she introduced us I was Peggy, la secunda so when I said it out loud that day her arms were outstretched and she said "Peggy I couldn't forget you" Like · Reply · 5 · 22 January 2016 at 22:57 Manage Stephanie Lee Stephanie Lee It has been proven that doll therapy works we do that in the home its such a beautiful moment to see the comfort they receive xxx Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 14:34 · Edited Manage Nancy Chandler Baker Nancy Chandler Baker Mama was the same way-- I gave her a 'baby' and she held it for years and years. I knew her time was almost up when she lost interest in her baby doll! I have it now inside my curio cabinet! Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 20:40 Manage Ricky Rich Ricky Rich My sweet Mom had alzheimers too. Mom always LOVED children & babies. She had 9 kids, 22 grandchildren & many great-grandchildren. My Mom was agitated one day so I gave her a very lifelike doll my sister had bought for her & asked Mom to watch it for me. She thought it was a real baby & talked to it & cuddled it. I had previously put a baby monitor in my Mom's bedroom so I could hear if everything was okay during the night. One morning she woke me up singing a lullabye to her baby. That is a precious memory I will never forget. Like · Reply · 2 · 26 January 2016 at 11:34 Manage AC Gencarelli AC Gencarelli My Mom had Alzheimer's and always had a fake doll by her, every time I would take the doll away for a minute or two my mother would scream or hit me for taken her doll. I did the same to her she laughed. Such a sweet mother. Miss her dearly. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 20:41 Manage Melissa Cordova Melissa Cordova I use to work and keep company for a lady recently who was 96 years old she had dementia and she believed she had a baby girl but she thought that her baby was missing so we got her a baby doll a little bouncer and blankets and she was so happy that she had her baby girl. ☺❤ Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 05:28 · Edited Manage Siobhan Johanna Culleton Siobhan Johanna Culleton Thank you for sharing ,it's. Relief to know that other dementia patients have comfort of baby dolls .😀My mum too finds comfort in a baby doll called Sally .😍

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Patty Minor My Mother also enjoyed her doll in her last days of dementia.it is such a great thing to do for your loved one. God bless her and her wonderful daughter for doing this💞 Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 19:32 Manage Rosemary Baird Rosemary Baird Its one of the best known therapies. And not only to women but, to men also. They can relate to babies/dolls. Gives them comfort. If not to their children but,could be their siblings! Fantastic! Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 01:30 Manage Diana R. McConley Olson Diana R. McConley Olson I remember when my aunt was suffering with Alzheimer's she carried a baby doll, it was wonderful to her, I know it made her happy. Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 23:41 Manage Daisy Wheeler Daisy Wheeler When Mom was sick, she kept asking for her baby doll and Claude and Sharon had done something with it and never got it for her. She didn't want another one, just her fat little baby doll she had for years. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 04:32 Manage Darlene Maxwell Wells Darlene Maxwell Wells Oh so sad they didn't get her the doll she remembered. 😟 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:34 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Paula Anne Booth Paula Anne Booth My father has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home ,my daughter takes her new baby too visit every Monday he loves it and is so proud ,he calls him his little boy ,he just looks at him and talks .his happiness to see him is priceless :) Like · Reply · 2 · 14 February 2016 at 01:34 Manage Wanda Hachey Wanda Hachey My friend has a doll and she named it George. Years ago while living in England, she use to take care of a man called George until his death. My friend Anne said that was the happiest time in her life.She is 93 years old and my granddaughter and I always have a good laugh with my special friend. She is the funniest lady.Her little George makes her so happy. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 05:28

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Tina Dumo I think this is beautiful and to see her so happy is heartwarming. It bought tears to my eyes as it bought back memories of when I was a child and each evening we would see this elderly lady walking up and down the street where we lived - she was looking for her child. Apparently her child had died in infancy but obviously she was suffering from dementia and now the child was very real to her. Like · Reply · 29 · 19 January 2016 at 14:39 Manage Maureen Hooper Maureen Hooper That's so sad. It's too bad someone didn't think to give her a doll. I wonder if that would have helped give her peace. There is so much we can do to help people in this situation. This poor lady. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 22:55 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch Being a mother, I think, is one of the strongest and most primal of feelings. It never goes away Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 09:29 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Jane Davidson Jane Davidson My mother was in a memory care unit that was decorated with things from earlier in their lives and had a bassinet in the day area. My mother took the doll out of the bassinet and kept it in her room. The next day the unit had replaced the doll with another one so in a few hours, Mother had taken the second baby and put it on her bed with the other one. When my sister and I visited she wanted more outfits because she felt they were probably twins and she wanted them dressed alike. If you suggested she put one of the babies in the bassinet she flatly refused because no one else would take good care of them. Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 23:41 Manage Carole Robertson Carole Robertson So touching to see- dolls were used in day hospital I worked in some time back.My late dear mother loved a "twig" owl she had- was cuddled and taken to bed with her. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 00:28 Manage Carol Driver Carol Driver As a nurse in aged care, I once brought in a baby doll for a very difficult elderly lady who was suffering from dementia. I was severely reprimanded for doing this even though the woman, once given the doll, was calmer, whereas before she would scream, scratch bite and kick staff within range.. I was told that I was creating a false reality for her. I didn't understand why supervisors preferred her being in the tormented state she was in without the doll Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 05:44 Manage Maureen Hooper Maureen Hooper What a shame. They need to be educated. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:21 Manage Carol Driver Carol Driver I now own my own business as a care provider for the elderly and disabled people in their own homes To keep them home longer before they are forced into nursing homes and care facilities. Individual care plans are designed around the needs of each person, and my staff are wonderful and really care about their clients Please feel free to check out my Facebook page All Required Care Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 04:55

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Tammy Johnson I bought a doll for one of my dementia patients and it was motion activated so when I put her in bed at night,I would put the doll in bed with her and if she would try to get up at night, the baby would cry, so my patient instead of getting up and wandering around, would roll over and soothe her baby...she NEVER wandered again and her baby brought her so much joy even in her waking hours as well...nothing short of a miracle , they don't forget how to love.. Like · Reply · 1 · 26 January 2016 at 04:34 Manage Mary Lee Jones Stoots Mary Lee Jones Stoots Years ago I had two married nursing home residents who for good reasons were in separate rooms on the same floor. The lady carried a baby doll with her all the time and she would bounce it and hug it and snuggle it. One day she must not have felt good or just needed a break, so she rolled down the hall to her husband's room( they saw each other daily) , put the doll over in his lap and said " Here, you rock on him awhile!) She went back later and got the baby doll but the look on his face was priceless. Like · Reply · 1 · 1 February 2016 at 06:45 Manage Shana Black Shana Black My aunt has dementia and she holds onto a doll and never lets it go! She doesn't know any of her family anymore but she loves that baby doll! Like · Reply · 11 · 20 January 2016 at 05:24 Manage Cathy Butcher Cathy Butcher I worked in age care for many years, they all loved pets and young children and babies. Its great to see them happy again.xx Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 01:44 Manage Karen Gilkey Roberts Karen Gilkey Roberts Over 40 years ago, my mother had the great idea to give my aging grandmother one of my dolls. It was a comfort to her , calmed her down and gave her purpose. Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 05:47 Manage Melissa J Oliveira Melissa J Oliveira I am a nurse. I had a patient in the nursing home who had lost her son to illness when he was small. As an elderly and demented patient in my care, she carried around "Teddy" who was her pseudo son. She dressed him. And even the dietary department sent yogurt and applesauce on her meal trays for him. He got "sick" and I had to look after him as well. He was her son. She could not be told other wise. And shame on the unsuspecting person that did. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 15:58 Manage Dena Renee' Dena Renee' Awww this is sooooo sweet!! This is very true, happened with my grandmother, she was to be my baby sitter but was diagnosed during my pregnancy and I was devastated because she wouldnt be able to do it, but my dad urged me to let her do it anyway that it would help her and it truly did she took care of her for a year and we had no problems, she is gone on to be with the Lord now but Im a witness this does help them tremendously!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:32

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Karen Ketner I brought my little dog over when I came to take care of my mom and she would not let her go for anything. If you tried to take her to get her something to eat or let her out to do her business she would get so angry. When my sister would come and take her to visit with her she would cry because she didn't want to leave her baby. I truly believe that this dog helped keep my mom fighting this horrible disease. Because when she broke her hip and was unable to come back home before she passed away she was unable to have her baby with her. God I miss her so much. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 07:14 Manage Jennifer Burnham Clouse Jennifer Burnham Clouse ❤❤ Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:00 Manage Kathy Kalayci Kathy Kalayci So sorry for your loss- I miss my mother dearly too Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:38 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Tamica Desormeaux Theriot Tamica Desormeaux Theriot This is fantastic,kind , considerate & true compassion for your loved ones . I truly hope when that happens to me someone will care enough to do that thoughtful gesture for me . Good for all of you involved bringing true comfort & joy to someone else's life !!!! Like · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 08:39

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Wanda Eden Sharp I am caregiver for my husband. He does not knw who I am, it hurts. I have not found anything that ease's his mind, maybe one day. Thank you all for caring for these patients. They are still human and MUST be treated and respected as such. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 04:41 · Edited Manage Trisha Sturgeon Trisha Sturgeon Love ya mom! You and Wayne are always in my prayers! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:58 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Sharon Nowlen Lavine Sharon Nowlen Lavine My mother had a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer's and her last four years were very difficult. One of her nurses bought her a beautiful doll and she cared for it as a baby. This brought her such joy and after her passing, I brought the doll home for a granddaughter or grandson if I ever have one. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 18:39 Manage Debbie Valenti Debbie Valenti This is such a absolute loving caring inspirational story of love to an elderly family member who was struggling with their own sadness and loneliness she became a new and happy women once again. In her life they deserve unconditional love always Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 07:22 Manage Glenda Cashiola Glenda Cashiola I saw this with a lady at Windsong when Momma and Daddy were there. As long as she had her doll, she was fine but if she couldn't find it, the poor lady was inconsolable. It's noteworthy that I never saw her have a visitor. I think she needed that doll to share her live with. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 04:32 Manage Michelle Heyward Michelle Heyward I've seen this happen many times and it's a joy to see ,many family members are not ready to accept the now state of mind their love ones are now in and don't want them to be given a doll ,but it is what it is and whatever state of mind people suffering with dementia are in if a doll can bring peace and joy to they life then why not ,,I'd prefer to see a happy soul then a lost one Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:42 Manage Tom Brightman Coffey Tom Brightman Coffey This is so sad but yet so lovely to watch. Nana has still got the knack even through dementia. I hope she continues to love the doll as a baby for some time to come and well done to the family for making and sending this video out so that many others can see the joy in Anna's face... Bless her.... Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 15:33 Manage Donnette Skellington Donnette Skellington I bought my Momma her baby and put my Moms name on the inside on the doll. She had it with her till she past away. I kept her doll at my home then one of my grand babies needed a baby. That doll was held by three generations. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:51

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Patricia Armstrong I see this so often during my visits to the nursing homes. One day I visited with a lady who was feeding her baby. She called her Ruth. Her daughter died at 6 years old. Her daughters name was Ruth. Pneumonia killed her child. As we visited she shared with me that her hat had to stay on so she would stay healthy. Maggie was so happy she felt she was needed again she told me. We sang songs she sang to her daughter years ago. We never get to old to feel needed. God took Maggie home over a year ago. When I went to the funeral home it didn't surprise me. Ruth was laying in her arms. Looked like a smile on her face. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 02:49 Manage Tammy Trimboli Tammy Trimboli Doll therapy is amazing for people with Dementia. I have been in age care for 28 years and have seen the benefits of doll therapy . Well done to the person who gave this beautiful lady a purpose to enjoy life even though it's a doll but to her it real. Like · Reply · 26 · 20 January 2016 at 12:51 Manage Carol Stephens Carol Stephens This is a wonderful idea..her eyes light up, and she has a big smile on her face..she still has that motherly feeling..I think this could have helped my mother, had I known...thanks for sharing!!! 😂😍❤️ Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 19:28 Manage Cindy Ojalehto Cindy Ojalehto It brought tears to my eyes! Seeing the joy in her come out, as she connects with this "little baby"! And It's so precious~ seeing just how strong the bond between "mother and child" can still be. And to be able to give "nana" the opportunity to "feel" that again~ is priceless! It'll be memories you'll always remember... seeing "a mother at heart". Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 04:11

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Rose Padgett Therapy dolls are an amazing way to give them a new spirit of happiness that is sometimes lost during the stages of alzhiemers and dementia. They are most of the time loving parents and never loose that need to nurture. It's a devastating disease that I wish we could find a cure for. It effects so many lives and destroys so many families. If I could have one wish it would have been for my pawpaw to have remembered me before he passed. He held my hand as he was passing and told me all about his grand daughter with long blonde hair and blue eyes. He looked right at me and didn't even know it was me he described. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 07:06 · Edited Manage Kathryn Spencley Kathryn Spencley This had me in tears. My Nonna loved babies and we gave her a doll when she was in a nursing home with Alzheimer's. It was amazing the way she doted on it like it was a real baby. Such sweet moments during such a tragic time! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 06:21 Manage Mary Opal Owen Mary Opal Owen I have seen this a lot with my female residents, but something similar happened with my male residents when I was pregnant. The most memorable one was a gentleman who had dementia and rarely spoke. Every time he saw my large belly, he would lightly touch it and start talking about when his wife was pregnant and how amazed he was to feel their babies kick. He had such a dreamy look in his eyes. It made my heart melt to be able to help him remember such good memories. :) Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 05:05 Manage Dianne Schultz Dianne Schultz The last weekend I saw my mom we had our 9 month old foster baby with us- when she held him she was transformed and calm. She loved holding him and looking into his beautiful face. He smiled and cooed for her... She was transformed into the mom we knew. As soon as someone else had the baby, she was back in her lost state. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 19:06

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Jennifer Halverstadt A mothers love and want to give care to a child never goes away...even in old age. Our arms ache for that child once again to hold and comfort......I hope someone does this for me if I get this way. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 08:53 Manage Betty Myers Betty Myers Dolls take on a prsonality i treasure my dolls some I have owned for30 years now they are hard to part with I dont have dementia I simply love my Babies This lady is so fortunate that someone Thought of giving her a Baby to hold and talk to I thank you who ever /Thank YOU Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 19:22 Manage Maryann Wilkie-MacBean Maryann Wilkie-MacBean Lovely!! This doll/baby gives your Nana joy! I can see she has been a wonderful , loving mother and grandmother. And she needed this baby to give her unconditional love to. Such a warm, nurturing person. That never goes away, that is deep down! So lucky to have her in your life. I applaud you 'granddaughter! Xox brings a tear to my eye but warms my heart! Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 07:38 Manage Tina Lopes Tina Lopes I remember visiting an elderly lady in a local rest home when I was a kid. Her name was Nanny and she had several "babies" (dolls all lined up in a crib next to her bed.) She thought they were real and they made her so happy. She had no family to visit her, but was in her glory! Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 09:33 Manage Cathy Barnett Cathy Barnett Thank you for sharing. I have wondered if a Baby Alive would be a good idea. Wouldn't hurt to give it a try. My Mom's mind is so confused and her reality is gone. Again thank you for sharing the video and I will give a doll a try. It could give her a purpose. Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 16:51 Manage Felicia Ehlers Felicia Ehlers Not too long ago, this was considered a dignity issue and was not allowed. It was said to reorient them to reality and not to lie to those suffering from dementia or Alzheimers. Times have changed and now it is encouraged to go with their reality and baby dolls are used frequently. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 15:38 Manage Anita Irlam Anita Irlam My sister is the manager of a nursing home in Warrington Cheshire, she has dolls and washing lines with baby clothes on and hats and coats for the ladies to put on and walk about in, I have knitted squares for them because they like to feel things on their knees , they are lovely ppl and love my grandchildren visiting xx Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 13:14 Manage Wendy Watkins Lusk Wendy Watkins Lusk My husband's grandmother had a baby doll when she was in the nursing home. It was always so dirty from feeding it whatever she ate. Her daughter in law would "baby sit" for her and give it a bath. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:34

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Linda Lopez My very first job, when I turned 16, was in a nursing home, and it changed me forever. I did this very thing. I came home one day and told my Gramma that when I asked one of my favorite patients what she wanted for Christmas, she replied "a baby." My gramma was a doll maker & collector, she brought out a life sized baby doll, and put a beautiful yellow dress on her. When I brought the doll to my friend, she literally wept. She named the baby "Linda" but eventually ended up calling me & the baby "Lisa" (close enough). She had her "baby" with her every single day up until I moved on to a different job. One of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 04:21 · Edited Manage Adriana Granado Adriana Granado My mom suffers from dementia and having a doll to hold gives her much joy! She holds it just like she would her grandchildren. She talks to it and smiles and gives hugs and kisses! I change the outfits for her and she touches it after I give the baby back to her! It gives her such a purpose in her life! Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 17:59 Manage Martha Prado Ayala Martha Prado Ayala When I worked with UHSC San Antonio I loved to visit the Dementia/Alzheimer's floor and saw a lot of this great therapy. Maybe our healthcare workers might practice this. My favorite was my patient Betty York her family out together a small size nursery for her. There is no recovery for this yet, but after being a strong corporate women she was the most loving lady....reborn after Lela Lynn was given to her. Per family Lela Lynn was the name she have to her first pet Labrador puppy she had. Loved these moments! Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 17:27

Julia Brand My Mother-in-Law also had a doll as her baby which she thought was real with her alzheimers. It helped her be a little less sad. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 00:23

Sue Henkel Jacobs I bought my mom a teddy bear. She does the same thin snuggling with it and talking to it. She even has giving it a tour of the house so it knows where it is. My mom does have alzehimers but is living with me. She has taking her teddy bear with her when we've gone shopping and out to restaurants. She keeps him in her lap, and sometimes tells him he has to wait in the car. But it is comforting for her. That's a great thing, sometimes when she starts to realize she can't remember things, or even words, I can see the panic in her eyes. The bear works well . As far as she's concerned he is her baby Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 10:38

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Mary Vitanza This was hard for me to see! My mom passed away 5 1/2 years ago of Parkinson's disease. When I would visit her in the nursing home I would see those with severe dementia and many had dolls. I would think I was glad my mom had her mind even though her body didn't work. Well last year my dad was diagnosed with dementia and it has been emotionally difficult for me to say the least. It was so hard watching my mom die if such a debilitating disease and now I will have to watch my dad!! Any advice would be appreciated as my father is still living alone. One of us kids goes over almost every day to help with cleaning And stimulating his mind, and just loving him. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:07

Krystyn Smith I'm sorry you're facing this. No advice. Just know you're not alone. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:42

Paul A Reed Jr Dear Mary, Last July 2014 I brought my 83 yr old dad to live with us in LA, he lived alone in NC after my mom had passed in 2011 from lung cancer. My 2 younger brothers could not care for him. He was diagnosed with dementia 10 months after he had moved in with us. It was tough to watch this once vibrant man who survived lung cancer himself reduced to basically a child like state by this disease, but we took care of him, loved him and laughed a lot especially when he thought my partner was the chef and his mom the maid! He loved feeding our 6 bassist hounds treats or yum Yums as he use to say! We kept him comfortable and made him feel safe. Mary if it is at all possible for you, when the time comes I would strongly suggest that you move your dad in with you. My youngest brother had suggested a nursing home but I couldn't do that my feeling was that he raised me I should take care of him. The thing about this disease is that even when my dad didn't know who I was or who he was, or when he asked me if this place was a state run facility "gosh I thought I wish, then I wouldn't need a house mortgage lol" I had him with me! I knew he was eating had clean clothes and a nice safe environment but most importantly dad felt needed that he was still involved in his life. What ever you decide to do a strong support team family, friends helps tremendously! We lost dad last July and we miss him! I wish we had him with us longer but I am thankful for the time we had. Stay strong! Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 19:03

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Nancy Thomas Jernigan My mother n law had a boy n a girl baby doll. Every where we went we carried the twins with us wrapped in their blankets. Went to Branson on her 86 birthday. Carried her and her babies in a restaurant. I look at her and she was feeding the girl baby. Before we left , I had to wash their faces. Everything we went into motels, everyone wanted to see her and her babies. People were so nice, they went along with her bragging how cute her twins were. She rock then. Sing and talk to them as if they were real. She passed away 4 yrs ago. I sure miss her. We kept the babies. It was a pleasure keeping her at home. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 18:27 Manage Desiree Cox Desiree Cox Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:58 Manage Desiree Cox Desiree Cox I didn't know she kept baby dolls that is the cutest thing! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:58 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Candy Enriquez Candy Enriquez Bummer, I would have loved to have one of these dolls when my mother was heading into her end stage of Alzheimer's. She had always loved babies, and when she would come into close contact with children, her expressionless face would become alive with a big smile. Several times she would become agitated because she would hear a baby crying in the house, when there was no baby. She'd keep asking, "What about the baby?!?" And would only relax when I reassured her that this "nowhere" baby was being taken care of. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:44 Manage Nancy Malon Nancy Malon A woman in the home my mother lived in had a doll and loved it too. My mother who had Alzheimers never wanted a doll but I do think it gives those that want one a sense of purpose again taking care of the baby. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:52 Manage Kathy Strickland Lane Kathy Strickland Lane We bought my Mother a beautiful little baby girl. She would rock her and sing to her. It was so sweet. It melted my heart to hear her. She baby talked to her. Sweet memories. I sure miss this precious lady. 7 years of Alzheimers, I watched it take my Mother away and all that was left was a shell of the strong woman she was. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:49

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Debbie Lofgren Vinge When my Grandfather is in a nursing home , there was a cute little lady named Francis that would roam the halls looking for her cat. So one day I went to the Goodwill and I bought a cat stuff animal. Took it to the dry cleaner ( paid a fortune to have it cleaned), but I brought it to her the next day when I went to visit my Grandpa. The smile on her face was was well worth the $ I spend to have it cleaned. She was so happy to find her cat. I found out a few days later that this was the happiest she had been in years and she had passed away that night after she let her cat out. I guess she " let it out" all the time. Letting him out was setting him out in the hall with a glass of milk she saved from her dinner. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:05 Manage Angi Brown Angi Brown I have worked in and out of nursing home facility for over 30 years..... I was lucky enough to have been taught all those years ago, it was best to make the patient happy. I use to have a older colored man who would steel shoes, at 4.30am.... by 9am they would all show back up..... We found out he use to work at a hotel and was a shoe shine man. so we found some old shoes and gave him a box every morning out side of his door, and never again had missing shoes. Another person I carried for one night woke up screaming and panting.....and did this for hours.. we could not get her to calm down.. we called her family and her 90 year old husband said she had had over 10 miscarriages... we went and got a towel and acted like we were delivering a baby. We told her she had had a baby boy... and that he was in the nursery.. she went to sleep. later that morning our actives director went and bought a doll and all that was need, clothes, bottles and such... That wonderful lady lived another 5 years, with her new born. When she passed the baby was late to rest with her. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:47 Manage Lorie Allee Priddy Lorie Allee Priddy Thank you for posting all these stories. I once sat with a woman with dementia and we did dishes together. I was worried I was doing the wrong thing. But it made her happy to do something normal. She got agitated sometimes calling for her girls to come inside and they wouldn't come. Or She would look for her purse because it was time to go and be upset she couldn't find it. Doing the dishes was calming for her. I think they need to be a part of a household routine. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 23:04 Manage Michelle Diane Gocke Perkins Michelle Diane Gocke Perkins I was Visiting my sister and daughter in CA. An older women came into Starbucks holding her doll. It brought her so much joy! It was great to see. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 07:58 · Edited Manage Nancy Ketchum Roberts Nancy Ketchum Roberts I think it was just beautiful I have acute lady in my nursing home and on Christmas I gave herdoll that talk and sing the next day it came up missing no one knowswhere it went am going to try again to get her a other one I hope this time it doesn't come up missing she really like thatdoll she has a doll that doesn't do anything she loves her I play along with her and will go tobed as long as I put the baby in with her I hope with your video other people will see how important this is to them God.Bless you for doing this for this beautiful lady Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 16:47

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Debbie Markel My mother-in-law was in a memory care unit one Christmas and there was a nativity scene in an alcove under a window. The baby Jesus was one of those life-like doll babies. Gloria stole the baby Jesus and named him Penny. She wouldn't let go of Penny to save her life!!! My husband bought another one for the nursing home so she could keep Penny with her all the time. She fed her and bathed her and it was sweet to watch. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:32 Manage Sonja Woods Sonja Woods We did this for my Grandma a few years back. She fed the "baby" everything she ate, changed her clothes, and sang to her. My aunt made sure she had two so that she could take one home and dig the food out of her mouth, lol! We put one in her casket with her and I have the other one. Good memories! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:23 Manage Gina Y Juan Rodriguez Gina Y Juan Rodriguez My mother also loved dolls .There was something else that she would enjoy .it was music ,she would listen to it and get up and start dancesing .it was always so beautiful to see my mother alive with joy I miss you momma. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 21:24 Manage Anna Graham Reed Anna Graham Reed A friend suffering from Alzheimer's had 2 identical dolls. When she got the dolls clothing dirty from "feeding" her, the family would exchange dolls when she wasn't looking, clean her up, change clothes and she was ready for her next meal. It's amazing what the dolls can do for the person. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:16 Manage Debbie McBride Debbie McBride This is so sweet! My mom had dementia, I wish I had known about this I would have taken her a baby doll to take care of!! She loved babies and all children more than any one I have known, I know she's in heaven tending to all the little angels😍 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 01:26 Manage Rhody Janke Rhody Janke My grandma was the same. She would hold & talk to her doll. We had to be careful though. Depending on her frame of mind on any given day....At one point, she put her "baby" down for her nap then went into a panic because she couldn't get it to wake up and eat. Very heartbreaking disease.....and my brothers & I are starting down that path with mama, grandma's daughter. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 10:11 Manage Tanya Duplantier Tanya Duplantier It is a wonderful thing to hear all these stories about love ones whose memories are gone and the things that are being done for them. My mother was a nurse. She specialized in geriatric and special needs children. I loved visiting the Alzheimer's unit. They always looked forlorn but company would come, a pet or a baby. And they look so happy. I visited every chance I got. A little compassion goes a long way. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:51 Manage Kim Lyons Kim Lyons My grandmother also had a "baby " and she loved it. This happened when my children were playing w/ their babies and she joined in with rocking and kissing a baby. She was such an amazing mother and grandmother, it was no surprise that she took such joy in caring for "her baby". It brings me happiness seeing these other posts...that others have comfort and I think feel needed and loved by caring for another...very touching stories even with the awful disease of dementia/Alzheimer's. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:29 Manage Erica L Cox Erica L Cox My great grandmother had alzheimers and started to forget who everyone was. My youngest son was 6 months old when I went to visit her in the nursing home. She had a stuffed monkey that she called her "baby". When I put my baby in her arms it was like she was herself again. She wouldn't let him go as he slept on her shoulder. Her motherly instincts kicked in and she knew exactly what to do. It brought my grandmother and I great pleasure to see her like that and it's something I will never forget Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:47 Manage Litha Langford Litha Langford I made a 36" pair of rag dolls for my granny. She had not been speaking. When she got her babies she started talking again. She called them Sam and Suzy. She would get on to Sam for bumping Suzys' head. I loved that the dolls brought her back out. I sure loved my granny! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 00:18 Manage Rita Sadrettin O'shea Rita Sadrettin O'shea I done this for my mum I got her a fisher price doll which spoke and laughed had. Hugh vocabulary and the most important thing was it didn't cry, that would have deeply disturbed my mum. Sadly I lost her just over a year ago and even though she didn't know us I still loved her and took care of her just as she did for her 7 Children miss you so much mum. Xxx Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 21:28 Manage Carolyn Lewis Yandell Carolyn Lewis Yandell I think giving a dementia patient a baby doll to care for is a wonderful idea. When we were little girls, our dolls were real to us. We rocked them, fed them, put them to bed. It would help their minds to go back to a joyful time if they had rocked and cared for their babies. It's sure better to see them rock a baby doll and sing to it than to see them stare into space all day. My mother had dementia. I wish I had known to try this with her. ❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:00 Manage Nakita Marie Lee Nakita Marie Lee This video has honestly brought tears to my eyes. To see her light up with such happiness and joy has me completely satisfied with how this baby doll Theropy has worked for her!!! Im at a loss for words on how beautiful this truly is . Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:17 Manage Sally Paulos Sally Paulos Ruthie Kingfore, we had an alzh. Pt. That had a doll at the home I worked in. The DON also had that philosophy of "reality enforcement" so she took the lady's doll away. One day the lady got into the DON's office looking for her doll, and she tore that office apart. We all thought she got what she deserved. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:15 Manage Kinnon Nelson Kinnon Nelson I worked in a nursing home for a few years, it's so beautiful to watch them with children... it's so heart warming, I could watch them for hours interacting with their grandchildren.. we had a few ladies who would fold baby clothes and just loved it!! I appreciate the elderly more than words can express. so much knowledge and experiences to learn from! ♡♡ Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 07:39 · Edited

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Jerri Simmons Most older women love dolls. It gives them back part of their childhood I believe. Also with people with alhimzers or dementia I believe it helps them with their past. My aunt would say she wanted her babies I believe she had miscarriages or infant deaths no one knew about. I also know my aunt who had dementia had dolls she loved her entire life. no idea why since she got it as a little girl (scarlet fever) Like · Reply · 2 · 19 January 2016 at 15:36

Beatrice Rohde Mothering comes very early to little girls. They watch their mum and do the same with their baby dolls. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 18:42

Jerri Simmons Beatrice Rohde that might be why she loved her dolls. Cause when she got demintia she was at the age of playing with dolls. Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 18:43 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Nicole Mcdonald-campbell Nicole Mcdonald-campbell I worked with one lady who would not eat her dinner unless I held her "baby" and pretend to feed it while she ate. One day we took her & the baby outside for fresh air ,a little boy aprox 6 years old who was visiting another resident ,saw her with the doll & knowing that it was not a real baby walked up to her & tapped the baby on the head. This lady got so mad ,she raised her hand at the little boy and said "If you hit my baby again I'll knock the s_ _ t out of you. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:40

Mary Mox Reeves The doll seemed to be a real baby to her. So she is able to feel that love that only a baby can bring. Good for her. Made me cry. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 17:45 Manage Rose Gunderman Hoy Rose Gunderman Hoy My mother in law had a "baby" in her later years, while in the nursing home. At first we thought, it was kind of strange but, when we saw, the joy it gave her, we were glad she had it... Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:55 · Edited

Linda Hinson When my Mom was dealing with dementia and we checked out homes, they all had dolls for the ladies to "care" for. I was told that it was a big help in their attitude. It is such a devastating thing to watch someone you love suffer with this. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:47

Linda U. Moss I had the privilege of seeing this at a nursing home. I was in the reception area sitting beside an elderly lady holding a doll! I thought nothing of it until she began talking to doll and turned to me and said ""he was suppose to go to ? With his sister but he got sick." I had been sitting beside her talking to her as a visitor but she was a resident with Alzheimer! She dearly loved that doll that she believed to be her baby! Babies do this to women no matter how old or sick! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:50

Becky Martinez Omg thats mom ......she loves her baby dolls, she would hold them dress them sleep with them, tuck then in bed for naps hide them from strangers with food (real food) n she would forget we was ther visiting her alot of the times. She loved her babies n she had names for them ruthie, hitha for (lourdes) thats the one that is battery operated there was a couple more she had with at all times. Yes dolls do help, it brings them back to realizem. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 19:33

Meagen Boyce I worked in a nursing home for a while and did a diploma in aged care and want we learned was a lot of women with dementia revert back to their happiest times and a lot of women were happy with a new born baby. They were beautiful to watch with there babies and you were always to treat their babies as if they were real . Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:04

Grace Hopp God bless that Nursing home! I was a Geriatric nurse in a nursing home. My pt. cried every bedtime ,looking for something, she spoke no English, .She saw a babydoll,in the activity room grabbed it and took it to bed,she still was looking for something...See more Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 10:07

Helen Raines It's amazing how dolls can comfort dementia patients. We had a few women in our nursing home section who had dementia and they would not go anywhere without their baby! It made them young again and gave them some meaning to each day! It's beautiful to see! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 12:37

Julie Yardley What a lovely thing this lady did for her Nana. The joy on her face is wonderful. My mother-in-law has dementia and her nursing home gave her a dolly too. We were a bit disturbed when we first saw it in the bed with her, ( just because we didn't understand the significance), but the happiness it gave her was immeasurable. She is now in late stages and doesn't have it or ask for it anymore. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 22:29

Lori Marinacci-peluso So true , my grandma had Alzheimer's forgot who i was , which broke my heart because I took care of her for years , whenever I would go to visit I would bring my youngest daughter who was 9 months at the time , well , the way her face lit up was beyond beautiful , I will never forget the impact my baby had on all the patients in that hospital , Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 15:31

Cheryl Kirk How sweet. She may not remember someone but a mothers love is ingrained inside of her. Reminds me of my Granny when she was suffering with Alzheimer's. I would bring my daughter as a baby to see her and she would always say "what a beautiful baby" and who's is she? I would tell her that she was hers ...at the beginning she thought that she was me. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 01:50

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Lesia Henry Tucker I have a "Nana's Babies" doll adoption that I do for local nursing homes. I have delivered about 150 dolls so far, and have collected 50 more to deliver soon. Each baby is pre-loved, washed and newly clothed, and always a soft body baby for snuggling. It is so precious to see these ladies faces when they become new mothers (again). They take this very serious. I provide each one a soft blanket for their baby and they love that too! Like · Reply · 1k · 20 January 2016 at 18:53 Manage Hide 60 Replies Top comments is selected, so some replies may have been filtered out. Christine Flynn Christine Flynn I deeply appreciate what you do with your Nana babies.....thanks Lesia Henry Tucker! Like · Reply · 9 · 20 January 2016 at 19:06 · Edited Manage Maria Andres Maria Andres I am interested in a couple of the dolls. I work in a psychiatric hospital with dementia patients and I think this will be great for them. Any info please inbox me or text/call 609.533.3307. Thank u so much for ur time and help. Like · Reply · 8 · 20 January 2016 at 23:15 Manage Carol Reinstein Carol Reinstein Where are you located and what do your dolls look like and cost? Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 12:04 Manage Christina M. Canady Christina M. Canady I wish there were more people like you working in nursing homes. We really need them. Like · Reply · 9 · 21 January 2016 at 18:25 Manage Lisa Wilkenfeld Kirk Lisa Wilkenfeld Kirk This might be my new project. Love it Like · Reply · 7 · 21 January 2016 at 21:48 Manage Karin de Nijs Karin de Nijs May God bless u abundantly Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 22:29 Manage Karissa Moen Karissa Moen Where can you purchase these ? Online? Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:40 Manage Andrea Bryant Andrea Bryant @lesia henry tucker ....you are an angel! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 00:16 Manage Lesia Henry Tucker Lesia Henry Tucker Karissa-These dolls are all pre-owned and pre-loved babies. I personally buy them from garage sales, thrift stores, and friends who have children that have outgrown them. I have even had several donated to me. I then wash and sanitize them, make sure they have nice cloths, and take them to the homes in my red Western Flyer wagon. I have two toy poodles that tag along with me. Some of the ladies want babies, and others just want to hold and love on the dogs. I just love doing it! Like · Reply · 23 · 22 January 2016 at 03:14 Manage Tara Whitaker Tara Whitaker I would love to get one for my neighbor. She too suffers from dimemtia and is getting worse. How do I get one? Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 04:22 Manage Tara Whitaker Tara Whitaker Lesia you are an Angel! God bless you!!!❤️ Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 04:22 Manage Gilda Villaflores Gilda Villaflores Do they know that they are dolls and not real babies (sorry, this may sound like a stupid question to ask, but I was just curious)? Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 06:25 Manage Jodi Foster'Hicks Jodi Foster'Hicks God bless you, Leisia Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:40 · Edited Manage Ashley Hope Renee Ashley Hope Renee I'm just curious as to what all the babies do? As in, do you feed them, change them, and do they cry through the night and such things as that? I am interested in trying this for my grandmother. Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 09:31 · Edited Manage Vicky Lockyear Vicky Lockyear thats awesone Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:51 Manage Vicky Lockyear Vicky Lockyear i would think that in their minds.they are real.. Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 11:52 Manage Vicky Macioce Hand Vicky Macioce Hand I love this idea. Something for me to look into doing for a local home. 🙏🏼 Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 15:56 Manage Kim Walczak Kim Walczak I am interested in starting something like that in my area. Please feel free to message me with details on how you started Nana's Babies. Thank you. Like · Reply · 6 · 22 January 2016 at 16:29 Manage Erica Lopez-Ruiz Erica Lopez-Ruiz Elisa López A "doll adoption" program?! How precious is that? ! Like · Reply · 8 · 23 January 2016 at 01:49 Manage Lesia Henry Tucker Lesia Henry Tucker Ashley Cheng Yang -many patients just use them for companionship. My idea is that I provide the baby (I do not use interactive dolls, because I don't want to give them something that requires batteries). The rest is left up to the ladies. Some of them ...See more Like · Reply · 14 · 23 January 2016 at 02:06 Manage Angela Robison Angela Robison You are an angel on earth Like · Reply · 5 · 24 January 2016 at 12:54 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch You are a real life Angel from Heaven, Lesia! Like · Reply · 5 · 25 January 2016 at 09:01 Manage Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Thank you for this loving gift to so many! Like · Reply · 6 · 26 January 2016 at 03:28 Manage Caryn Anne Price Caryn Anne Price Do you have a website or contact details please? X Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 17:43 Manage Donna J Lippert Donna J Lippert You are a very caring person. Bless you Like · Reply · 3 · 28 January 2016 at 05:24 Manage Michelle Y Johnson Michelle Y Johnson God bless you! I pray that more people will help those that would benefit from this type of therapy! Keep up the good work!😇 Like · Reply · 4 · 28 January 2016 at 23:31 Manage Robin Pestridge-Kreuger Robin Pestridge-Kreuger I would love to learn more about this .this is just amazing that we could make someone's last days so happy and meaningful. Just to hear of the program makes my heart feel good. Like · Reply · 3 · 29 January 2016 at 02:33 Manage Kel Heart Kel Heart What a superb idea! 👍 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:50 Manage Amy Beacom Amy Beacom Maureen Flannery a new purpose for your doll babies? Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 19:04 Manage Laurie Bennett Laurie Bennett Tara Whitaker Google life-like baby dolls Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 22:59 Manage Elaine Pattie Elaine Pattie Hi Lesia I am Elaine ,I have been reading comments from a video that was posted to me this morning about this Dear lady who has that terrible illness that all of us may get as we get older ,I am nearly 80 & so far I am pretty good for my age ,I can still get around & look after myself ,but I do fear for myself ,but if a beautiful doll would help me I would be Happy to have one in later years Have always loved Dolls especially baby dolls .Elaine Like · Reply · 15 · 31 January 2016 at 11:58 Manage Eva Lynn Bloor Eva Lynn Bloor Thank you so much for doing what you do you are a kind person God bless you Like · Reply · 1 · 1 February 2016 at 03:28 Manage Darla Tucker Darla Tucker Gilda Villaflores they don't have a clue. They cuddle them and talk to them. It's such a beautiful sight. They have names for them too Like · Reply · 2 · 3 February 2016 at 03:32 Manage Sarah Tyler Sarah Tyler Your the greatest kind of person, that's so generous and a beautiful thing to do♡ Like · Reply · 2 · 3 February 2016 at 04:43 Manage Dawanna Brown Dawanna Brown God bless your beautiful soul... Like · Reply · 1 · 4 February 2016 at 07:50 Manage Cindy Spencer Cindy Spencer This is wonderful Like · Reply · 1 · 6 February 2016 at 21:28 Manage Irene Neri Irene Neri Did you ever have one of them take the dolls eyeballs out? Like · Reply · 1 · 10 February 2016 at 02:54 Manage Carmen Holland Smith Carmen Holland Smith What is the best baby doll to get? My m.i.l. is almost to that stage. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 04:45 Manage Elaine Pattie Elaine Pattie Hannah Leigh Thank you for liking my comment Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 05:05 Manage Peggy Cutler Peggy Cutler Interesting even baby dolls nowadays look real but does not move at all or have tears, how do the dementia women react when baby dolls do not even move or real tears? I am Deaf so I do not understand the woman in the video. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 05:09 Manage Doreen Sim Doreen Sim Yes I agree lesia if the doll is to interactive it could be a bit frustrating for them and that would defeat the object. Best keeping the doll plain and simple like you say Something to hold and Hug and cuddle. Like · Reply · 2 · 12 February 2016 at 14:59 Manage Beverly Geibel Beverly Geibel Peggy Cutler the baby was making cooing noises and even cried a little until she patted it's back. The doll was fairly verbal making baby noises. Hope this helps, God Bless. Like · Reply · 3 · 14 February 2016 at 21:48 Manage Brenda M. Bach Brenda M. Bach Beverly Geibel thank You for taking your time to explain that! God Bless Like · Reply · 3 · 16 February 2016 at 16:05 Manage Beverly Geibel Beverly Geibel Brenda M. Bach welcome and God Bless right back to you! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 17:52 Manage Sondra Cherry Sondra Cherry God Bless you Lesia! Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 09:58 Manage Elaine Pattie Elaine Pattie Thank you Sondra glad you like my comment ,Elaine Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 11:58 Manage Angeles Ramirez Angeles Ramirez Beautiful story..and i read it in a perfect time..my mother is 88 with dementia senil...she asked frequently fir her kids...my brothers but all of us pass the 50 already...my question is where can i find a baby doll like this?...i would appreciate a lil help...thanks so much..God bless! Like · Reply · 1 · 19 February 2016 at 17:33 · Edited Manage Bonnie Mae Turner- Walton Bonnie Mae Turner- Walton Miz Tucker, how amazing it is to know of people like you! Blessings rain down upon you as you continue your good work! Kentucky is a good place to be in or be from! Like · Reply · 2 · 28 February 2016 at 11:11 Manage Tara Hickey Tara Hickey You are a beautiful person! Like · Reply · 1 · 1 March 2016 at 11:56 Manage Maggie Lynn Badeck Maggie Lynn Badeck Angeles Ramirez toys r us or Walmart Like · Reply · 3 · 1 March 2016 at 19:56 Manage Vicki Campbell Vicki Campbell Gods work, ty Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 09:59 Manage Susan Smith Maxwell Susan Smith Maxwell This is a wonderful thing you are doing. Sometimes it's hard to explain to families how much this 'baby' can help give a person their roll back and help them feel helpful. Unfortunately this service you do is not everywhere, I'm in Scotland & we are trying to raise funds for things like this. Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 10:57 Manage Chatone Morrison Chatone Morrison Thank you for being awesome. Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 16:41 Manage Vera Thacker Vera Thacker That is so special, and very kind of you and others that help our elders and the ones that have special needs. May God Bless each and everyone of you. You have inspired me to be a better person. Im having problems right now and just beginning to get back on my feet but thats the kind of thing i would love to do is to help our elders, cause we will all be older one day to. So remember to take the time out to be good to one another. Like · Reply · 2 · 3 March 2016 at 00:49 Manage Arline Hall Arline Hall What a beautiful thing to do and no the pleasure that you give someone god bless you Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 03:07 Manage Sue Clements Sue Clements That is such an amazing idea!!! Well done you 👍🏻👏🏻 Like · Reply · 6 March 2016 at 21:54 Manage Elaine Pattie Elaine Pattie Lynne Jacobs Morgado happy that you liked my little Story ,I will be 80 years of age on May 30 th & still going pretty strong ,still get to going out via A Courtsy Bus & Shopping Bus ,gave up my Driving about 5 years ago ,best thing I have done ,bye for now ,love to hear from you again .Elaine Like · Reply · 17 March 2016 at 11:54 Manage Lisa Johnson Delos Angeles Lisa Johnson Delos Angeles Bonnie Mae Turner- Walton I would love to do this in Chesapeake Va could you tell me how to start? Like · Reply · 1 · 12 June 2016 at 07:27 Manage Rachel Friel Rachel Friel Ah bless Like · Reply · 15 June 2016 at 01:38 Manage Edwinna A Skipper Edwinna A Skipper God bless you and your ministry.

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Gail Morris So sad ~ Alzheimer's and cancer are so cruel🙏🙏 Nevertheless, God is using it to transform me more and more into the image of His Son. Being a caregiver brings forth the fruit of the Spirit like the Lord planned and wanted in my walk of love 😍💕💖💞💟🙏 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 12:13

Jen Harkness We used to do this when I worked in a dementia unit... You had to get permission from relatives, but the results were great as the ladies that used to wonder around aimlessly searching for something they could not explain, suddenly seemed more contented. Rocking their baby had a self calming effect, a wonderful feeling to see the change in their facial expression. Thanks for sharing.... Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:39

Jessie Lay God I love this, happiness comes on so many forms :) let people enjoy their life and believe. I saw this in a nursing home before everyone had something that was part of their younger life like a driver had an old car, a farmer had some chickens, a nanny had lots of dolls. Let's not make life harder than it is for people suffering xx tears to my eye xxx Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 09:19

Kathy Chastain My Momma thought she was having a baby and she wanted to know if she should have the baby on the sofa or kitchen table! I told her the kitchen table, but it was too late and she had the baby on the sofa. I went to sit down at the foot of my mom laying down and she yelled, "Don't sit there, you'll sit on the baby!" I understand why my beautiful mom thought she was having a baby..... She had eight children. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:04

June Delucia My mother-in-law had altzheimers disease. She loved babies, so l got her a baby doll with a pretty dress on. She wouldn't touch it. Then a lightbulb went off in my head! She only had one child (my husband) so I changed the baby doll clothes to a blue outfit for boys and she loved it! Wouldn't put it down!!! Ahh-ha moment! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 18:07

Renee Bee My great grandmother had Alzheimer's, she would say that her breasts hurt and she needed to feed her baby. She was 98 years old, she still sat up and played with a deck of cards. I was 9 years old and I remember giving her my baby doll. In the last wee...See more Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 07:36

Jane Saetta D'Ambrosio Tears came to my eyes seeing this cause I bought my mom a doll that she acted the same with as the women in the video my mom didn't have dementia she had Parkinson's but she too loved her doll... When she died I too got to keep her doll .. Then my daug...See more Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 07:20 · Edited

Peggy Eastwood I did this for an Alzheimer patient years ago, at Christmas. It animated her so much. She was smiling and happy. Her son took it away from her and threw it away. He said she was too old to play with dolls. She went back into her shell. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 03:20

Cheryl Hall Awwww I love this what a fabulous idea Nana looks so happy. I need a doll just like this one as I'm lonely and wish my girls were babies again! You are such a loving daughter and I'm happy your mum is enjoying your gift to her, the gift of laughter and love. 👍🏻🤗😊💟 Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 14:11

Colleen Comeau-Edison We did the same thing with my mother in law. When she fell and broke her leg, her baby wenr into the ambulance with her and then into surgery right by her side. I found it would really calm her down. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 15:15

Bonnie Marling West Omg this is so lovely!! I worked at Happy Harbor nursing home back in the late 80s an took care of this one lady that was taking great care of her doll, that she thought was her daughter, it was so heartfelt because it made her feel like she could be a mother all over again!!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:40

Jamie Ott Blom My Nanna, was given a doll and it was a boy doll. She had given so much of her life to her children, dedicated to her children. She is the reason why I wanted to be a Mother, in this sort of home life, that made things interesting. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 07:31

Belinda Peters Some where locked in the recesses of the mind is still a long term memory that will pick up where dementia has tried to rob a precious human being of their gift for living!! A wonderful video. Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 17:04

Gail W. O'Brien So sweet. Having. Been with my mother who had dementia this would have been such a priceless gift. she was so lonely when she went into the darkness this baby might have kept company. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 01:19 · Edited

Diane Brown Cook I used to make porcelain dolls & my Mom had several of my dolls I had made for her. When she was struck with Alzheimer's, I would find her carrying around the baby dolls & talking to them like they were babies. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:21

Les Toil This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. My mother suffers terribly from dementia and it turned her from a personable joy-filled and VERY talkative woman into someone who always seems to be sad and rarely speaks. I have to find this exactly baby for her!! I love the clip!! Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 10:45

Betty Anderson That's something that God gave us women that is instinctive. It has nothing to do with the brain it has to do with the heart. Your Nana remember instinctively to love her baby rocker baby and feel joy in her heart from her baby. God bless Nana Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:33

Sharon Gibbar Rahn We had also given my mother a doll. My Mom basically had regressed back to childlike behavior and had no clue I was her daughter. She loved that doll and made her smile. Was so glad that we had thought of this. Warmed my heart. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 23:51

Tammy Stockbridge This lady must have once been a mother because you can see the love in her eyes as she holds this doll and loves it her eyes bright up and she seems really happy I think this is wonderful therapy for dementia patients Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 00:21

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Laurie Oliver Messenger Rachel Sralla remember when after taking your doll to the nursing home where you were volunteering, you came out to the car without it with tears in your eyes. You had given it to a little lady who thought it was her baby. I love you. Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 17:13 Manage Rachel Sralla Rachel Sralla I do remember that. 💕 Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 17:49 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Diana Frawley Diana Frawley My Mom who is now an angel in heaven had a doll who was buried with her. She held onto the doll and it gave her comfort. Love and miss you so much. Like · Reply · 2 · 24 January 2016 at 02:11 Manage Marelle Kerridge Marelle Kerridge Such a wonderful idea the doll babies certainly must give the family and carers a joy to see happy faces on the ones who would otherwise be in a dark place. What can be given to the men to make their lives a little happier. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:49 Manage Margaret Shipleym Margaret Shipleym When my mom was in the nursing home before she died there was a lady i visited each time with my granddaughter and they ALL LOVED HER..... But one lady had two dolls and at Christmas I bought her a doll and left it on her bed. She had to be taken to the ER that morning for problems but when she returned my doll was waiting on her bed! Everyone said it made her day and was so happy with her new doll. Just a little kindness means the world to other's. So when you have a chance to make someone's day DO! Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 06:09 Manage Sarah Diane Reprince-Llanes Sarah Diane Reprince-Llanes Just makes me cry in a good way. I help my mom take care of my grandma and we got her a dog. She calls Winnie her little baby and always wraps her up and snuggles her. I hope she knows how much I love her, I love that woman to death Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 11:34 Manage Nurse-Lynette Stacie Nurse-Lynette Stacie This warmed my heart..I am a Nurse & I work with Alzheimer's & dementia patients & I love the way that doll baby brightened this lady's heart & eyes glowing with life Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 08:50 Manage Emily Rowland Emily Rowland My grandmother had dementia and she also had a baby doll that she loved dearly. The only doll she was ever given her whole life and she loved it so much. It was her baby. I miss my memaw so much. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:05 Manage Lucy Beth Lucy Beth We gave my grandma dolls and teddies when her alzheimers was advancing. She spent her life looking after people, and when she forgot who everyone was she was so lost. It did brighten her and give her something to look after, she was always cuddling one. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 19:25 Manage Tami-Jo Pons Tami-Jo Pons Woman in care facility where the man to whom I am married is like this. She rocks and talks and feeds her baby. Nurses have provided different clothes and blankets for her child.Oh such love on her face and how well she handles the baby... Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:27 Manage Barbara Knowles Barbara Knowles Happened with my mother in law with her stuffed animal cat. As soon as we gave it to her she never let it go and talks to it. We hope someday they have a breakthrough with Dimentia patients. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 04:34 Manage Danielle Price Danielle Price My great grandmother had Alzheimer's. The facility she was in had a changing table with baby dolls and accessories. She loved it. Miss you Great Grandma Daino! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 17:21 Manage Amanda Browning Amanda Browning What a beautiful story. No matter what stage of life we are at or what medical issues we have, everybody needs To give and féel love. Even dementia can't erase that need. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 17:51 Manage Rebecca Risley Barnette Rebecca Risley Barnette When my mother was in assisted living in the memory section there was an elderly lady also with dementia who carried a baby doll with her all the time. It kept her calm and she would sing to the doll. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 19:47 Manage Deanna Oliver Deanna Oliver This made me cry! My mother asked me when we took her home after being in the hospital where all her little children were! She had 12 but all were grown! She was 84 .Her baby twins,the youngest were 44 years old! She died at 85! Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 10:44

Donna Gunn You can see the joy in this woman as she cares for her baby. I had a resident many years ago who had a rag doll as her baby & she slept with it. The nursing staff gave it to her Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 00:52

Paulette Bass Long How wonderful to see the affect that just a small thing has on a patient! I would gladly buy these for an entire facility if I was able! Thank God my mom had her full facilities up too her death, age 90, except for a few weeks when she was not eating properly. We corrected that by moving her in with us and Bobby loved cooking for her! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:24 · Edited

Mary Volle Daily When my mom was at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, there was a lady who had a doll with her most of the time. She would be very. Upset when she couldn't find her baby. As long as she had her baby, she was fine. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 07:45

Diane Decker When I was recovering in a rehab in October there was an elderly lady there that had two baby dolls a boy and a girl and she walked one of them every day in a stroller and it was the dearest thing and it made her happy. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 06:14

Christine Luxford I gave a girl troll to one of the ladies in the Dementia Ward where my husband was and the joy it gave her was wonderful. It was Mothers Day and she had been crying because her arsehole family never visit her. The staff thanked me and told me I couldn't picked a better time to give it to her. Like · Reply · 6 · 20 January 2016 at 05:08

Trudy Ann Wilson Have a couple of residents in the nursing home i work always walk and talk and carry around there baby dolls. Like · Reply · 6 · 19 January 2016 at 14:17

Teressa Chambers I think it is wonderful that a person that has lost everything can bond and love a baby doll or even a stuffed animal. They may not know who they are or who you are. But they know love and caring even if it's a toy. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:40

Nena Wittman My mom lost a lot with this disease but the nurturing a child didn't go away. She loved having a baby doll also! Something to be said for that. This melts my heart! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:38 Manage Marsha Jacobs Marsha Jacobs Aahhhhh so heart warming. My mother has two babies she cares for. Many women with dementia revert back to the time when they cared for their babies. It's so precious to see someone go from sadness to joy! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 08:44

Alli Diane Farquhar I worked with a resident once who had a doll she thought was her real baby and one time the woman who was my partner took it out of her hands and put it on her night table because she refused to let us put her in bed and the poor woman just there crying because she thought this woman and taken her baby Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 17:05

Kate Coder I was a CNA in a nursing home for people with Alzheimer's and dementia & we kept baby dolls and teddy bears accessible to resident. The compassion and happiness they had for them was so beautiful. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 00:31

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Maggie Hall Dementia is so sad, I hate the fact it robs the mind and the person of who they are. Wish I had known of this when my Mom was still alive. I think she could have handle being in the nursing home and life so much easier. It would have given her purpose. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 20:42

Dannielle Cheri Bell Yes it's touching to see this! When my husbands mother developed Alzheimer's she was also given a baby doll to cuddle and take care of. To the observer, the change it made in her well being was really heartwarming. Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 02:27

Debbie Allen How sad for you to lose your memory of all the good and bad times in your life. To give up at no fault of your own. I am happy for her to fi c some happiness in her life again. We as grown ups will never admit how we miss the times our children were little and needed us. I hate what I said when I was young saying I will be glad when you two grow up. I really didn't mean it. I miss my simple life they were the best years of my life Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:25

Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Some People get upset seeing their loved ones reacting this way to things from the past. I remember my grandmother loving baby dolls and learned that as long as she wasn't in pain or causing anyone harm to let her enjoy her world! Guess that's why I love working with the elderly! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:03

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Jacinda Hacker It may work some some but you also have to think about the women how lost their babies. Who had still births or babies or young children that died. Some emotions may not be of happy ones..... Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:25 Manage Julie Fane Julie Fane They have been using very life like baby dolls in a care home in Leicester for some time and the effect on some of the most distressed women and men with various types dementia is amazing to watch. It brought tears to my eyes. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:15 Manage Susan Fital Lightfoot Susan Fital Lightfoot What a lovely wee video and just to seemed face light up, real or not it's made her day and will get her mind on the go knowing she has something to get up for. Wow amazing x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:02 Manage Tamara Banks Byrd Tamara Banks Byrd Aww! It really pulls at my heart strings to see how much joy she's receiving from playing with that doll. Reminds me so much of Mom! I still have the doll she carried around with her all the time and thought he was Rod. (Rod was my Brother, who died, for those of you who don't know.) :'( Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 07:11 · Edited Manage Colette Langston Colette Langston Maternal instincts and love still run deep within her. Dementia has also robbed my 84 year old mother of her self but music and babies still connect her to the world. Blessings to this family as they love and care for Nana. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 02:39 Manage Patricia Hill Patricia Hill My grandmother had a little black dog she loved. It was long gone when she went into a nursing home at age 90 so I bought her a toy one that she loved. When she could no longer walk, there was an elderly gentleman that would come every night to get the dog and take it a walk for her. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 16:48 Manage Dawny Broadhurst Dawny Broadhurst My nana suffered with demtentia, she had dolly a rag doll she loved, brought it everywhere with her, she found comfort with dolly. She is now buried with her I miss my nana soooooo much 😔 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 11:22 Manage Tonia Pilgrim Tonia Pilgrim My nan Troy always had a baby. I gave her one of my teddy bears and she loved it the same as if it were alive. It comforted her and kept her occupied. I still have the bear and she has been gone for 15 years. Love you nan Troy! Like · Reply · 16 March 2016 at 04:24 Manage Beverly Head Beverly Head My mom had dementia, and I gave her a baby doll. I made a big difference for her. I bought baby clothes at goodwill so she could change her doll. There were days her doll was a boy and others it was a girl baby. When mom passed I had her baby doll buried with her. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 02:11 Manage Nina Canzone Nina Canzone My grandfather just recently passed from dementia. What I wouldn't have done to give him some type of comfort. He loved Frank Sinatra so we got him a CD player and Frank's greatest hits. He loved it!! Even got up and danced around !!! Boy do I miss him💙 grandparents are such a blessing !! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 14:40 Manage Melissa Haynie Melissa Haynie My Granny has one now that she sleeps with. She has Alzheimer's and her health is very bad. Don't think she will make it another 3 weeks but I pray she gets better but at the same time I don't want her to be on pain either. She is a beautiful awesome woman ! I love her very much. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:08 Manage Louise Ettle Louise Ettle This is wonderful and it works as many elderly especially dementia patients. I have witnessed this as they can be withdrawn, quite and lonely and with a baby become a different smiling , interacting more and even eating better which is lovely to see and they love there babies . It should be encouraged where these patients take to it . Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 20:16 Manage Gladys Linington Azmitia Gisquiere Gladys Linington Azmitia Gisquiere I gave my mom a doll she had Alzheimer's and she would feed her baby and hold her. Gave her sweet memories. I have the doll and know she had her memories of beautiful days. Miss mami you will always be in my life. R I P with the Angels Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:07 Manage Deb Hull Deb Hull My grandmother had a stuffed dog she loved and treated it like it was real.. It was unsettling when I was young but I grew up and took care of my MIL with dementia.. We provided her with stuffed dogs and it provided so much comfort and purpose for her to care for them.. Its heartwarming and gut wrenching all at the same time Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:40 Manage Janis Fulton Potter Janis Fulton Potter That's the sweetest, kindest thing you have done for your Nana! Also, the smartest! She's got purpose and a baby to love! Don't forget she is a Mom and Grandma and we never stop loving our kids and grandkids! Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 06:40 Manage Mary S. Mathis Mary S. Mathis Wonderful! I wish I had thought to give my mother a doll during the last six months of her life. I think she would have loved it. She was never happier than when rocking a baby to sleep. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:59 Manage Kathleen King Kathleen King When I worked in the nursing home 25 years ago, we had one elderly lady that would get mean to the cnas at night. I found giving her her rag doll calmed her so she'd usually be easier to get to bed. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:27 Manage Cheryl Crider Palmer Cheryl Crider Palmer Could you please tell me where to get a doll like this or what the doll is called? My mother-in-law could benefit so much from this! Thank you and bless you for finding something that gives your grandmother so much happiness and purpose! Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 23:36 Manage Ryanne Coke Ryanne Coke There was a women at the nursing home in which my dad worked that had a baby. She loved it so much that she would kiss it over and over and she always had a smile from ear to ear! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 07:20 Manage Margaret Rankin Margaret Rankin This story has given me an idea of what to try with my husband who has Alzheimers, he can't walk now and has no interests except watching John Wayne westerns, there is a toy gorilla that he always liked and had by the side of him in the living room, I will get it out and see if it has a reaction on him and hope it gives him some peace. Thanks to all of you who have made me think of this. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 03:50 Manage Brenda Chunik Brenda Chunik I think this is just precious, what a wonderful idea. My mother suffered from dementia/Alzheimer's disease prior to her passing away, and there is nothing more heart breaking than to watch a loved one suffer from such a dreadful disease. To think that this baby doll brought so much joy to this poor woman, just warms my heart. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:30 Manage Mary Sterling Mary Sterling There was a woman who had her mother living with her at a retirement area...in a coach house so there wasn't much contact with others...the Mother had dementia and wanted a baby doll...the daughter had fancy dolls but wouldn't part with one for her mother...so I got her one and she 'loved' it until she died...it is the very least we can do for our aging family members....look at all they did for us. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 07:42 Manage Ann Griffiths Ann Griffiths I liked after a lady in a home for dementia and she had one and each meal time she would feed it. And at nights would put it in her bed. One nite when checking on her we found her trying to breast feed it She said it was her son. Xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 12:18 Manage Karen Maki Karen Maki I gave my mom a baby doll for Christmas several years ago and I see pictures of her on FB and she almost always has her baby with her. She is 96 yrs old and I don't see her often but when I see pictures of her with her baby I feel closer to her Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:17 Manage Toni-Lee Eakins Kadel Toni-Lee Eakins Kadel This is wonderful. But back in the early 1990s I worked as a RN on an dementia unit and we were cited for having "toys" for adults. It was exploiting them by not treating them "age appropriate". Some of the ladies were devastated when their babies were taken away. I always felt the rule makers were the abusive ones!! Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 01:25 Manage Wetmore Tanga Power Wetmore Tanga Power My mother passed away this month last year from this disease and I have 3 dobermans. My oldest 10yrs would always be by her side day and night. He was her baby. When she passed away he cried and didn't want to move from her bedroom door. He did this for days once I sat next to him and cried with him he finally stopped going to her door. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 00:59

Melissa Osbolt Carraway I would take my little dog in the nursing when I would go to see my dad who had Alzheimer's. She would go to each person sitting in the hall and let them rub her and hold her. And she always would go straight to my dad's room. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 07:06

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Janis Eldridge Scharnott When Mom was in a memory support facility (dementia with Lewey Bodies) she loved it when I sang to her and would smile and remember some of the lyrics. I began bringing her the sweet singing animals from pbc, international. A new one for each holiday or season change. She loved them and we would sing along. They always made her smile. Many of the other residents enjoyed them and gathered around when we were in the public living area. She has been gone from this world 6 years yesterday. I still have them and listen to them sometimes. Sweet memories. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 22:35 Manage Leslie C Mooney Leslie C Mooney When my mother in-law was put into a nursing home she kept asking for her baby. The doctor suggested we get her a baby doll. Those last few weeks were her happiest in months. While she still knew some of our names, the baby was all she wanted to talk to. It was a happy ending to a horrible story. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:28 Manage Janet Hardman Janet Hardman Your Nan bought so many dolls and teddies and stuffed animals in the last couple of years of her life when her dementia was so bad. Even a cradle. Lots of the dolls, etc are now on your girls beds here are my place. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:16 Manage Andrea Glanister Andrea Glanister I lost my nan to Alzheimer's and demotur she had for over 5years an it rapidly detorated her life I'm so glad that they can her some thing to make here feel she is needed still thinks that a little life is depending on her. Xx Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 16:23 Manage Sandra Korecky Sandra Korecky My grandmother who had Alzheimer's was given a stuffed dog by my father. He said she always had it close by. It is heartbreaking but comforting at the same time that such small things bring comfort. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:47 Manage Suzette Armijo Suzette Armijo Thank you Samantha! I was just touring our new Wellness Nurse Case Manager 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 today and one of our residents in our advanced memory care area had a baby and was calmly rocking her. The nurse commented on how surprised she was on the calmness in the area. Miss you my lady! Hope you're well! Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 06:57 Manage Susan Bryant Susan Bryant My mother carried around a stuffed cat that she loved and talked to like she did before her disease progressed. We all need something to love and care for to feel complete! Like · Reply · 1 · 29 February 2016 at 22:29 Manage Peggy Shaw Peggy Shaw Just the idea of a baby brings back joy to this woman. Isn't it wonderful. So many children not loved or cared for when God buried it in our human genes. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:15 Manage Becky Henderson Becky Henderson We gave my grandmother a baby doll when she struggled through dementia. Her language was mostly jiberish, but every now and again the nurses said she called the doll Becky, precious memories... Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 20:16 Manage Beverly Brown Soileau Beverly Brown Soileau My Nana had Alzheimers. We gave her a baby doll that laughed for her last Christmas. The joy it brought her was something else. It was so good to see her smile and laugh like she did. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:51 Manage Brie Brazelton Brie Brazelton Christina Zepeda. My Grandparents both had it. My Grandpa more than my Grandma... But it is not surprising for me to see how she loved having a doll because with dementia the person literally regresses back to childhood or child-like behavior. Whe...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 22:30 Manage Diane Hollingsworth Diane Hollingsworth How beautiful this is to watch, such joy from a simple thing that has brought this lady such happiness. My Dad had Alzeimers and the care in hoital was atrocious and he died through thier fault because he never got fed properly if we where not there every meal to feed him and eventually the tablets given to him on an empty stomach caused a perforated ulcer and he bled to death in hospital emergency dept, alone because we where told he was stable and had no need to rush over. It broke my heart that he was alone with strangers when his time came, bless hin. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:41 Manage Eugena Cheryl Ali Eugena Cheryl Ali This is so sad on one hand but then it's so great to see her children or grandchildren care enough to go this far to keep her mind and memory going she sure look like she remember to be gentle with a baby she is speaking and laughing thanks for sharing. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 08:14 Manage Robin Deskins Robin Deskins My momaw had Alzheimer's and would sit on mom's bed and talk to her decorative doll so mom bought her doll and she loved it. She wanted to take it with her everywhere but mom didn't want anyone making fun of her so when they went to the doctor mom would stop by my house and momaw would give me her baby to baby sit until she got home. That's a memory I will cherish forever Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 03:42 Manage Minnie Sheppard Ralph Minnie Sheppard Ralph I love it! My mom died at 91 and had a clear mind almost to the end of her life but she did have a few months of worrying about her baby and not being allowed to see the baby. We would simply reassure her that the baby was fine and being cared for or some similar response! Maybe this idea would have been reassuring for her☺️ Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 05:13 Manage Mary Meiller Mary Meiller My mom was the same way this women was. She received a baby doll for Christmas, and she treated it like a living baby. It was very hard to watch. She didn't know me most of the time. Very heart breaking. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:21 Manage Jim Borg Jim Borg My wife spends hours talking, holding and cuddling her baby girl doll and her baby boy doll . She sees our grand children in them and make her very happy. Mother instinct I suppose but it works ! Like · Reply · 1 · 26 February 2016 at 11:18 Manage Kent Russell Kent Russell My wife's mother who is 82, is in this situation. They gave her a mechanical cat that purrs and moves its tail. She doesn't recognize anybody, but she does love her cat. It is extremely difficult to see this happen to a loved one but we take comfort in knowing that at least she is not in pain. I could be worse. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:22 Manage Vickie Smith Vickie Smith For 5 years I gave my mom a new baby doll every birthday an Christmas. They love the ones that they can feel the fingers an toes. An feel like real baby size. I even had to reglue the hair back on we're her an another lady got in a tug a war with it. When my mom passed I left the baby's in a bAsket at the home the lady's in activity room loved it. It's the small things that fill the memory void . God bless your mother on her journey. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 15:15 · Edited Manage Tania Faulkner Gilmore Tania Faulkner Gilmore We gave my mama a baby doll in 2006, she loved it until the day she died. We always had to go find the doll though, other residents kept taking it from her which made me so sad. Nursing homes should all have them. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:52 Manage Martha Inzer Martha Inzer It is such a blessing that an elderly woman can connect to a baby doll, a comfort doll, and be completely content because the mind knows that at one time in her life she gave birth which she remembers, and the love she remembers for that baby is still alive and well today as she cuddles that baby doll, at least that's my take on it. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:06 Manage Barbara Baldwin Aikens Barbara Baldwin Aikens This is a good idea I think. My mom didn't Alzheimers but she like for somebody to lay behind her back cause she would get cold easy. I got her one of the big baby dolls that looked real and when I worked 3rds I would lay down for a couple 2hrs till she went to sleep. I put that baby as close as I could behind her when I left. When she went to the hospital she wanted it there to. My sister said surely your not gonna bring it. I said what moma wants moma gets and when I went tube next morning after work I took it. I set it in the window where she could see it. Everytime somebody moved it she made them put it back. When she passed away they I set it in the casket. When it come time to close the lid they ask us what was we leaving in and out. My sister was gonna take her baby out . I said oh no that stays in. That was her baby ,she loved it, it kept her warm and its going to and that it did. Thought I was gonna have to whoop some body but it went with her. She died a week b4 my birthday. I sure do miss her dearly . Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 05:48

Cheryl Lowery My mom had dementia as well and enjoyed a baby doll. But we made the mistake of giving her one that would not shut its eyes. She was upset because it would not go to sleep and kept trying to get it a bottle. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:59

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Nancy Shumaker Cottrell My mom has this thing for stuffed animals and she likes her baby dolls too. When she gets too many, I bring some home and then every so often I rotate the pets and she is so happy. New ones all over again Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 02:56 Manage Heather M. Garcia Heather M. Garcia My grandmother whom I cared for, for 4 years before passing suffered from dementia. I had my first child two years ago and whenever she was around my grandmother would light up and become a whole diffrent person. I just wish my daughter had gotten to know her the way I did. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:05 Manage Donna Mcelrath Donna Mcelrath Teresa Blackwell Patty this lady at Montrose assisted living where I do hair has a baby doll and she loves it like it's real I brought her an outfit for Christmas for the doll and she just cried over it she loved it so sweet with showing off her baby❤️❤️💕💕 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:03 Manage Barbara Malcolm Good Barbara Malcolm Good Such a lovely story - I believe those with dementia also respond well to pets. For all of us in life, it's so nice to have something to be interested in. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:59 Manage Jennifer Wales Smith Jennifer Wales Smith That was precious! My grandmother just passed away in November at the age of 92 from severe Alzheimer's. It truly is a really hard disease to watch someone go through. God bless you for the love and care that you give to such a sweet lady!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:23 Manage Tony Eden Tony Eden My old Nan had dementia. She had a doll and it made all the difference. It's upsetting to look at this video as it brings back many memories of her suffering from this horrible condition. Before it got hold of her she was such a strong woman. Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 16:49 Manage Fina Apodaca-Ushler Fina Apodaca-Ushler I wish I had thought of that for my aunt and she wasn't happy being in a home. Maybe it would have cheered her up. She didn't completely forget us. She knew when family was visiting. God bless her. May she rest in peace now. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 07:26 Manage Robyn Ellery Robyn Ellery I bought one for my mum about 6 months before she died and it did comfort her but at 1st she got a little anxious when I asked if I could leave her there for the night as I think she felt that she might not be able to look after her properly. But it was very comforting for her Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 10:02 Manage Lonnie CastilloVanmeter Lonnie CastilloVanmeter Being around children and babies really gives these women something to live for... Even when they have forgotten Everything else, muscle memory of caring for others is still there... My mother in-law lived more than 10 times longer than they gave her and they said being in the home with our young children is what made it happen.... Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 04:31 Manage Peggy Bunker Peggy Bunker I truly believe memory loss in our loved ones is one of the most difficult things to cope with. A baby, a puppy or a game photos of places and family seem to help. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:04 Manage Jenn Brown Jenn Brown My Grandmom never liked animals much until she developed dementia and met my cat Vader. The two were fast friends and she often talked to him as if he was a baby and always wanted to put socks and sweaters on him. God rest both of their souls. ❤️ so thankful for all these good stories! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:19 Manage Margaret Lee Margaret Lee We bought my mother-in-law a puppy soft toy a couple of weeks ago, she always had dogs when her husband was alive. She is in third stage Alzheimer's and I thought she needed something to give purpose bless her. She fell in live with it and it stays close to her now. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:18 Manage Michelle Garcia Michelle Garcia Love this. Sincere question for nurses or knowledgable person...when a patient is given the baby doll, do they think it is a real baby? I wish I would have known about this years ago when my grandma was around. She had dementia and she loved when I brought my kids over. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 07:51 Manage Lynette Shackelford Lynette Shackelford People need to love & feel loved A Scary changes , as you age are hard to deal with Never put down I person that is share their heart ! One day when it to late , being told they are busy , mean's to busy for you. That tell's you where you fit in this persons life ! Leave them alone they do not want in there life or use thing to make it your wrong Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:19 · Edited Manage Susan Bledsoe Hatton Susan Bledsoe Hatton My brother bought an elderly couples home. The woman had fell in the tub, hit her head, and declined. Any way, she wanted them to listen to her babies sing, yes dolls. Maybe she was hearing them sing, who knows?! I would so totally do this for my Mom! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 07:49 Manage Sandi Routledge Sandi Routledge My grandmother had Alzheimer's, my aunt gave her a doll and she loved it, when she talked to her baby, she made sense, otherwise she talked gibberish. It was very sweet. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:27 Manage Carol Sue Bonner Langford Carol Sue Bonner Langford My mother had dementia and I bought her a doll . She took really good care of the doll and treated it like a real baby. She loved that doll so much. It made her happy and gave her something to focus on. It also calmed her down. Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 07:04 Manage Norma Dickinson Norma Dickinson My sister had dementia and she had a baby doll and a pushchair she would take the baby doll for a walk every day it always brought a smile to her face God love her Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 01:23 Manage Penelope Vires Penelope Vires Aw, my mother always perked up when youngsters visited. She delighted in babies and could be at death's door to spring to life when my brother visited with his daughter (her youngest grandchild) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:19 Manage Dolores Brooks Dolores Brooks That was so beautiful to see the woman been happy again. It does work. A woman may forget everything but she never forget her children's when they were baby's. And the joy they brought to us! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:33 Manage Joanne Gower Joanne Gower I had a patient who had Dementia and she was a holocaust victim Every once in a while she would start to scream and cry and become hysterical and I asked her What are you afraid of? God Bless her she said "Don't let them take the baby" and I said I won't We hid the baby very well and the baby is safe She calmed down right away and I went to the restroom for a good cry Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 00:56 Manage Vicki Owers Vicki Owers That was beautiful. The one thing that brought light to my dads eyes and a smile to his face in the last months of his life was holding his great granddaughter. Even though he was not with us because of his health issues he seemed to know how precious this little person was and you could see the brightness in his eyes. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:41 · Edited

Cindy Ward My mom has her "baby" with her all the time at the nursing home. She treats it like a real baby, hugging, talking, laughing with it, feeding it (yuck). It's been so much company to her. She's been through 4 of them. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 07:33

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Lemon Scipp What some may not understand is that the elderly are still human, once our care takers and hero's. Especially for the women we're born nurturers, it makes us feel needed and purposeful. These dolls do just that and take them back to the mother ingrained in them, whether a job or a doll its what keeps them going, the reason they keep at it another day. Some may not get it until they experience the true pain of watching someone you care or love detieriate before you, its like watching your child in a bad position Bt, unable to stop it...what you'll do to try is endless..that's what it is, this is what should make the news, so full of bad this is amazing..I hope more families take more time and pride like this, too many elderly I'm hospice alone. I love this... Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 01:18 · Edited Manage Michelle Michell Michelle Michell When my dad was very ill and i was told he didn't remember anyone at all i walked in and he asked me how i was yes he knew exactly who i was not sure why. I took my children in my daughter had a doll with her my dad asked her if he could hold it and he wouldn't give it back until we went home. He made us promise to take "baby" back everytime we visited. He loved seeing me and my children and the smile on his face with "baby" everytime visited was the best Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 09:06 Manage Karin Mistelski-Finley Karin Mistelski-Finley Just amazing how Nana comes out of her loneliness when she has something (one) to care for again....melts my heart.... Like · Reply · 2 · 25 January 2016 at 18:07 · Edited Manage Anna Zancan Anna Zancan My grand mother just stayed in bed looking at the celling On day I showed her a picture of my new niece it made her smile and me cry Babies are a joy to all Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 23:37 Manage Patti Shaw Patti Shaw When I was working with the elderly I saw this so often. Makes me sad. But brings something to a lot of them that is missing and if it helps their days why not. They deserve happiness at this point. Of course it didn't help when Grayson , my 5 yr. old grandson told me last night he thought I might need to go to that old people house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No way baby, your in it for the long haul with Nana:) Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 00:48 Manage Denise Frantz Denise Frantz This could have been my mother. We gave my beloved mom,who just recently passed away, a baby doll and she loved it. She was a different person with that baby doll. What a blessing something so simple could be. God bless all those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:31 Manage Pam Miller Pam Miller My grandmother gave a doll like mine, if you noticed it, to her older sister who was in the same condition. She actually bought two dolls so she could swap them out to be cleaned. Her sister was the same way. She so loved that baby. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 06:06 Manage Valerie Renee Valerie Renee When my granny had dementia and was in a nursing home my uncle brought her a baby doll. At first it was odd but she loved that baby doll and it gave her something to focus on. Even if it was just every now and then. She would remember Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:43 · Edited Manage Lisa Rand Lisa Rand I have seen this work wonderful, I work with dementia residents and they love their babies.. Male and female residents. It is just beautiful to see them care and love them. ❤️❤️ Like · Reply · 27 · 19 January 2016 at 15:10 Manage Shirley B Byrd Shirley B Byrd My mama also did this with a babydoll. It was so sweet to watch her with the baby doll! There were 7 of us and mama always loved babies and children and and they loved her. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 04:40 · Edited Manage Janet Moon Janet Moon At a home I worked at they had baby dolls also it's so great watching them care and love again what a great gift anyone can give to the elderly when they are alone in a home I have even helped dress and baby sit while I did the residents hair it was a great job Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:20 Manage Lydia A. Rodriguez Lydia A. Rodriguez How precious. God bless that granddaughter for such a moving gesture on her part. Tremendously breathtaking. She was so happy with her baby. God wotks in mysterious ways. Besutiful. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 08:20 Manage June Bendelow June Bendelow Although these ladies are happy with their babies and gives them a purpose in life again looking after them I have to admit this vidio had me in floods of tears, it was so lovely and yet so upsetting.. May they all alway's be happy in their lives. May God Bless them all . xxx Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 22:01 Manage Denise Escalona Denise Escalona Wow this so beautiful to watch the happiness. Im happy for her, she finds happiness and it touches my heart. Imagine it, its only a doll but she loves it and she was so happy what if she have her own grand daughter? Then she will be so happy. I saw on her eyes that she is so happy. Her smile is almost in the eyes. REALLY IT TOUCHES MY HEART She took care of the doll like her own grand daughter. Thats why i love old peaople because there are wise and they love childrens. I love that old peaople😊 she kissed it, tapped the back of the doll, hugs it, and it made my heart cry it made me cry pls share and like this video 💕💕💕💕💕😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 5 March 2016 at 07:40 · Edited Manage Tracy Hawkes Tracy Hawkes Doll therapy can be very comforting for many dementia sufferers, men included. I took care of a gentleman with Alzheimer's who cared for his doll as well. He would spend time gazing at her tiny little face and keeping her covered. But for some it creates feeling of stress and anxiety. Everyone is different and half the battle is finding that one thing for that one person that puts them in a good place. You're right though Rebecca Buerckner, doll therapy should be used more than it is! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:00 Manage Becky Rogers Becky Rogers My dear Momma had dementia, as well. I gave her a big yellow Easter bunny one year, and it stayed on her bed at all times. It was named Becky, of course. Thank you for sharing your Nana with us. It brought back many sweet memories of my Momma. She had kind eyes, like your Nana. The best thing for me was the fact that she never forgot me! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:42 Manage Melinda White Arrington Melinda White Arrington My great grandmother had one for years before she passed away and we buried her with it. I was blessed to be able to see her everyday. I worked at the nursing home that she was living in. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:11 Manage Molly Fusco Vannoy Molly Fusco Vannoy My mother just died from Alzheimer's this past December. I had given her a stuffed cat and she interacted with it as if it were a real kitten. We do have 3 cats, but the new kitten would sit with her and never run off. She loved it. I loved the smiles Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:02

Jim Stout Sr. Everyone needs something or someone to care for God bless her. She needed someone to love and need her when she is alone, and I'm sure she knows that it is a doll but in her mind that baby needs her. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:18

James Heidt I love it I love it dementia is a bathroom for people to have and if it takes giving her a dog to bring her back to life so be it I'm glad someone thought of some kind of A remedy for dimension she looks like she's enjoying herself and after you get to that age that you are that she is she should be able to enjoy the rest of her life thank you for doing that for her it makes me happy Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:59

Kathy Chamberlain Cleere My mother was in a nursing home for 10 years with dementia. She, too, had a "baby" and it kept her company. It was good therapy. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:09

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Aixa Lebron Minerva Casillas could not help but to think of Abuela! She would not even let me hold her baby because according to Abuela she only wanted her! God I love her!! 😘😘 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:07 Manage Minerva Casillas Minerva Casillas It reminds me of mom 😍😍 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:11 Manage Aixa Lebron Aixa Lebron Yes that's why I sent it... It's Abuela Lucy who I speak off! Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 16:12 Manage Minerva Casillas Minerva Casillas Aixa Lebron ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:16 Manage Aixa Lebron Aixa Lebron I love you Titi! I love you guys so much Minerva Casillas 😘😘😘 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:52 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Robyn Lilley Robyn Lilley These people have regressed to their happiest time in life, just married and raising a family, so babies and animals are the easiest thing they can relate to,and not have to make sense or decipher what is said to them. Verbal responses so hard and touch is wonderful.👶🏼👼😻 Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 05:48 Manage Ronnie Spurlock Ronnie Spurlock My mother had Alzheimer's and I took care of her the last 10yrs of her life and the doll I gave her was life changer. She loved that doll!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 15:16 Manage Jane Hendricks Jane Hendricks I like that, we never know what we will need if we keep living. I hope my family would try that with me if I had dementia! Do what you know your loved one once needed and loved and don't be ashamed to make hard decisions! As long as we do things with love, God will bless! Like · Reply · 1 · 31 January 2016 at 04:51 Manage Giselle Abad Giselle Abad This our Nana right now with her doll we got her for Christmas. My parents and uncle Arnie say she won't let go of her baby. She seems happy they say. Aurora Santoyo Huerta Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 12:35 Manage Sharlyn Etheridge Sharlyn Etheridge At my Aunt's nursing home, you will see residents with Alzheimer's holding baby dolls. I have even seen some residents angry or upset and a nurse gives them a baby doll to hold and they calm down immeditaly. I think the nurturing feeling brings happiness. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:33

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Peggy Campbell-Kessler I loved visiting a facility for the elderly when my son was a teeny infant. The nursing staff would take him visiting to all the rooms that had Ladies and their 'baby dolls'. They told me the joy and stimulation it brought to the ward would lift not only the patient's, but also the staff's spirits. I would purposely dress him in easy on off clothes so they could care for him. It was amazing to watch the transformation. They went right back to their most favorite, productive time of life. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:56 Manage Brooke Martin Brooke Martin My grandma who recently passed had dementia and she asked for a baby doll at one time. At first I thought it was a little strange but whatever made her happy. So we got it for her. I'm so glad to see this and see she's not the only one. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 16:52 Manage Chris Lacey Chris Lacey Anything that turns the light back on and brings joy is a wonderful thing. Lovely to see a smile on their face and the light in their eyes. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 07:00 Manage Michele Adair Michele Adair When I worked in the field I knew a man who was given a doll but he became distraught, crying and terribly aggitated. He was the father of twins and was looking for his lost baby. As soon as we gave him another doll her was so happy , calm and gentle Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 15:15 Manage Vicky Millanta Vicky Millanta My nana had a doll and if my Aunty changed her clothes to was them (nana got them very dirty with food) she didn't recognise the doll as "her baby" and wouldn't go near her. She would get very distressed. My Aunty had to go back to the stall she got the dolls dress and have the lady make some more outfits exactly the same. Lucky she still had the same material. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 12:55 Manage Paula Dowell Fortner Paula Dowell Fortner I want one of those with baby clothes when I'm old I still like dolls there's a kid in all of us. My mom was dying with a Brain tumor and we got her a doll that coughed, cried, said dad dad, and other words. She loved holding it and when it coughed she told me to take it to the doctor😀 it really helped her focus on something more than her pain. I think it's a great idea for the elderly if they like dolls. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:39 Manage Genevieve Mason Genevieve Mason My mum suffered with dementia she is in a nursing home. My Nice bought a baby doll that cry and talk she Play with it for a while and then she leave it on the chair and the residents come and take it from her. I go there 3/4 times a week I see her losing weight she become fragile I get involved in all the activities they do. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 23:51 Manage Louise Lynch Peek Louise Lynch Peek This looks so familiar. My Mother and my precious Aunt had dementia they both loved their baby dolls. I loved them both so much. Still miss them. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 03:51 Manage Mary Likes Mary Likes GOD love her. Dementia is so evil-stealing the very core of who you are. My clients break my heart sometimes. It's so sweet to see someone finding joy again. Thanks🙂 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 08:59 Manage Vicki Arceri Vicki Arceri I have seen this in my fathers nursing home as well. Dolls and stuffed animals as babies. Why not. If it gives them comfort and happiness and something to love... Even better. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 05:52 Manage Judy Cannon Kirby Judy Cannon Kirby My mom had a teddy bear that was her baby. She carried it everywhere with her. When she died, baby was buried with her. It just seemed right. Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 03:54 Manage Brenda Bryan Brenda Bryan Just cried over this, there but for the grace of God, bless that lovely lady, she has a sparkle in her eye that prob hasn't been there for ages. Well done to the staff showing excellent care for this lovely lady and long may she have a smile on her face xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:18 Manage Wendy Agostini Wendy Agostini So sad to see the deterioration of a human mind that you can see is loving and nurturing. Don't know what her mind was but she is a new person and it must be hard for the families of dementia sufferers. This lady is sweet Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 16:31 Manage Derrick Favot Derrick Favot That is so nice to see . My father also has dementia and was very with drawn , and my dog brought him out to a better place , I no because my father was a hunter and had a amazing dog name Ringo , my dog sensed something was wrong with my dad and when I can get my dad over to my home tank will lay by his side or sit by his feet , it's amazing what a doll , or a pet or something even music can break threw to them . I hope and pray that everyone has these amazing results . Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:09 Manage Asha Rotstein Asha Rotstein It is so beautiful to watch how their motherly and caring instincts comes out. My mom has dementia and we gave her a doll . It is amazing how much joy it brings, we have added another doll and it's wonderful to watch her take care of her two children. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:29 Manage Lisa Preuss Lisa Preuss Oh! That is SO very sweet and heart-warming! It proves that we WERE created by God in LOVE, to be LOVED and to LOVE! What a PRECIOUS Nana you have and how blessed she is to have you to love her! Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 19:30 Manage Linda Hunter Linda Hunter When my Mother got real sick when she came around I bought her a doll she knew it was a doll but it picked her up and got to feeling better even thought my brother didn't like it then one day she just put her away it was a leasing at the time for her Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:17 Manage Arica Hatsune Arica Hatsune We did this with my great grandma, she was diagnosed soon after my grandpa died of lukimia so we got her a baby doll dressed in his chrisining outfit and she called the doll by my grandfathers name. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:14 Manage Barbara Erickson Barbara Erickson I gave my Grandma a Heart to Heart baby doll, she loved that doll very much she named her Jannie after her First Granddaughter, I got the doll back after she died and I gave it to my Daughter, and she is saving the doll for my Granddaughter Hayley. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:11 Manage Karen Byram Fagg Karen Byram Fagg This is so emotional and yet heart warming...What a beautiful gift. To give a loved one back some joy, love and purpose when reality has been robbed from them. Such a simple thing that brings about infinite change. Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 23:12 Manage Sarah Whitaker Sarah Whitaker Make sure the batteries don't run low. I know a lady who grieved for her baby and buried it under her bed in a shoe box. The experience of being a mum again is so beneficial for many people. It's lovely to see Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 23:46 Manage Lorraine Woodman Lorraine Woodman There is a woman in the nursing home my Mother lives in that has her baby doll. She rocks it, talks to it, sings to it. The doll has really helped this woman who has Alzheimer's and doesn't usually speak. Beautiful to watch Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 02:35 Manage Phyllis Jackson Phyllis Jackson My Mom had a baby doll when she was in the nursing home. She thought it was my brother who was older than me and had passed. Some of the other patients would baby set for her when she went somewhere. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 22:22 Manage Linda Ralph Linda Ralph God bless her heart , a mother never forgets her babies, I have seen this many times as I visited my darling mother in law who was the same as this sweet lady . I always cried when I saw her but was happy at the same time that she had joy in her life cuddling her baby. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 16:59 Manage Maryann Johnson Maryann Johnson My mom had two strokes which sent her back to her child hood form time ti time. My daughter always has ti ask to play with her own dolls. She loves to brush their hair it calms her. My kids enjoy my mom more now because they can get her to play any game they come up with and she watches cartoons with them all day. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:53 Manage Andrea Lenton Andrea Lenton This brought tears 2 my eyes, I lost my favorite aunt\ 2nd mom to dementia a year ago. So 2 c this beautiful woman take something as small as a doll 2 comfort her. Thank God for her granddaughter Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 18:17 Manage Helen Harrison Helen Harrison I have a church friend suffering from severe dementia and her daughter gave her a very life like looking, and the results were just as you are sharing. Isn't that a beautiful thing! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:41 Manage Belinda Sherman Belinda Sherman My mom loved cats and all animals! We had given her a robotic cat that meows and feels and looks like a real cat, my mother took that cat everywhere even to then table for eats, when she passed 😢 we buried the cat with her!! I know she would of wanted that!! Damn u Alzheimer's !! Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 09:01 Manage Sharon Walker Sharon Walker amazing-my Mom had dementia and played with a doll and called her my name as I walked in on her at her care home. The tears flowed for me. Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 22:40 Manage Tina Wright Becker Tina Wright Becker My grandmother who was in a home had a doll baby and she treated that is if it was her baby it really brought life out of her again. It's amazing what a doll baby can do for someone!!! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 07:30 Manage Sally Cavallone Sally Cavallone Very moving, God Bless This Beautiful Lady. Kisses and hugs to her. I miss my mom so much. Her bright and Beautiful smile, her Hugs, her voice, Every thing about her. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 19:49 Manage Melissa L Garcia Melissa L Garcia God bless her sweet heart! A mother's love never fades, the desire to be needed and show their baby love. Just incredible the joy you can see come back to life in her! 💗 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 22:41

Maria Unkel A women at the assisted living house my father lives at has a baby doll and it keeps her occupied. My father being of sound mind does not get it. To have a fond memory is a great thing. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 15:33

Burlla Sue Sprouse-Roberts When my mom was in a nursing home there was a woman there who had a baby doll and she held on to it 24/7. Her husband was there with her almost constantly. One day on my way in, her husband came out with her doll, she had died. So sad.... Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:46

Kathryn Laughlin My mother is at home and I stay with her, we have a new cat that lost her owner due to stroke and my mother talks to her pets her, mom lights up when she comes to sit on her lap. I take care of the kitty so it's no trouble and worth it! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:51

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Darlene Celmer How wonderful. Please don't wait too long to give a new baby doll to an elderly lady. A few years back I gave my friends who were just a bit older than me a new baby doll for Christmas. We had a blast playing dolls that day and kept them to allow little visitors something to play with when they visited us. I also gave one to my mom and mother in law. They had such fun getting their new low upkeep babies! I also bought the men and grandpas remote control cars. Now they had a blast chasing the dogs with them. Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 02:12

Anne Portelles Jennifer Day Sanderson, reminds me of our precious Ramona, who I lovingly nicknamed "baby doll girl" before I knew her name and who she belonged to. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 04:42

Jennifer Day Sanderson Isn't it amazing what a difference this makes! I miss Grandma so much. Thank you for sharing💓 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:10 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Barbara Hinze Combs I volunteer at the local nursing home and this brings to mind one of the ladies there. She has 4 doll babies and they sleep with her and she talks to them, cuddles them and if you come in and they are sleeping she shushes you. It brings her great comfort. Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 15:07

Lynne Sibbald Yeh my mum was given s cuddly panda from"Santa". She loved it . Took it everywhere with her. Sadly she no longer with us but " panda " sits pride of place on my bed.miss her so much but feel part of her is with me when I go to bed at night and panda is watching over me. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 11:41

Sylvia Faw How wonderful, ,yes they do react to dolls..I had a doll that played jesus loves me. One day I took it to the rest hm during a visit w/a friends mother.she had dementia and cldnt communicate.i turned on the doll,laid it near her head to hear..I noticed the ladies eyes open as if she heard it..I know she did although she couldn't move. . Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 10:19

Sue Schnellmann Gibbons When my Dad was in a nursing home there were many elderly ladies with their dolls.Why not!It gives them something to love and cuddle. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:20

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Shawna Kyler My dad had Alzheimer's. I bought him a stuffed monkey from Scentsy. He carried it around with him all the time. I also bought myself & my son the same monkey. We all 3 had the same one, when he passed, I wrote him a letter & stuck it inside the monkeys pocket & had it buried with him. To this day, our monkey is very special to my son & I. Our sweet papa also has his with him forever. This is so special to them to have something to love & care for. Let them have something like this if they want, it's comforting to them to have something to love & cuddle with. Let them enjoy whatever it is they want, they are so sweet & innocent. 💕 Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 06:23

Beth Nowlin This is precious and sad at the same time. The babies do bring back the motherly instinct. I helped a lady that thought she had children that didn't come home on the bus and I would have to take her out in the car sometimes and look for them. I would just go places to distract her and it worked. The mind is a wonderful thing when it works right! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 20:47

Emma Dennis I hope some smarty pants teenage nurse aides doesn't tease her by tossing the doll around playing keep-away. I saw that happen in a rest home I worked in. That poor lady thought her baby was real & was hysterical for hours after. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:45

Trina Boostrom Awe that's prescious, I knew a lady like that once when I was a child she must have had the same condition.. I am not sure Megan it wouldn't hurt to get her a one as a gift.. I love you my thoughtful girl.. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 17:35

Darlene Hubbard Marion That's so beautiful. My mom has dementia and she loves her baby doll. She took her clothes off and named her Ruby. Ruby has a dirty face and not such good hair but she is loved. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 10:33

Lacy Jones When I worked as a CNA at a local nursing home, we had several residents with "babies." They were very loving and protective toward them. People need to feel needed and useful, and for a lot of elderly women, taking care of children was how the majority of their lives were spent. Once the children are grown and gone, it's a pretty lonely existence for a lot of people. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:25

Karen Burnley My mam loved her dolly she showed so much affection for that doll when she passed away the doll went with her in her coffin . Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 03:45

Joanne Barnes My great aunt was the same in the sixties. I gave her my doll and she thought it was one of her children. I have never forgotten. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:37

Maria Elena Mendez My sister also had a wonderful time with her babies dolls. She treated them as real babies. That really helped her a lot until she lost all strength. Now resting in Gods hands. Good memories. So happy that this lady is having a great time it helps wonders. God bless her. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:10

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Maria Todd My Grandmother was also given a baby doll when she was in a declining mental state. Her reaction and improvement was remarkable. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 17:27 Manage Sharon Conrad Sharon Conrad We gave an elderly lady at our church a doll years ago and she loved that doll! She gave Angie and Laura one of her old dolls. She's with the Lord now but she did love that doll! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:07 Manage Jessica Etoll Jessica Etoll Awe this is bitter sweet. So sad what occurs at the end of life. My grandpa suffers from dementia pretty bad and it's been painful to watch. He's now reached the end of his life so we are keeping him comfortable until it's time. My seven year old son and my two year old niece just light him up. My son has a special bond with him and my grandpa does and feels so so much better when my son is around. There is something to be said for feeling needed and children's happiness and love is something adults don't have. Sorry for venting everyone. This is just hitting home for me. I'm having a hard time letting go. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:40

Kathy Trent This is adorable my sister said I want to be with the Lord a little over four years ago and every Christmas she said she wanted Santa to bring her baby doll they cried and did everything a real baby would do he was 58 when she died but her mom would have a 3 year old and you see this woman smile is so precious and it lets us know that little things can mean a lot it doesn't have to be expensive it doesn't have to be big but to give Joy to somebody its very very special god bless you all Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 06:02

Bob Jalette My Aunt had dementia and Alzheimer's. My sister Donna (her Goddaughter) got her a doll that she actually that was my sister. It brought her to life. Interestingly enough at the last stage of that horrific disease when she was bed ridden and unconscious she came out of her dementia and grabbed my sister Donna and said," Donna I wish you well, "she slipped back into the disease and hours later came out of it again grabbing my sister's arm and said " Donna tell them all I wish them well". And a short time after she passed. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 04:41

Cherrie Blevins Beautiful! I assisted my Daddy while going through his own dementia. I gave him a metal slinky....he said it brought back so many memories and would play with it constantly. Very therapeutic for his strength building and small motor skills as well as cheering him up. People with dementia need things such as these... This is awesome! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:26

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Kendee Alagbay Ravelo I used to work in an Alzheimers Unit. We have one lady named Ruth who collects porcelain dolls and she would carry her favorite one every time and calls it her baby. She was blind on one eye. I would come to her room and play with her, change the dolls clothes and comb their hair. We would put some of them in a wheelchair sometimes and walk around the hall. That's the only time she leaves the room. She smiles and giggles. I know it makes her happy. We have other Alzheimers patients that I read books, dance with, do their nails and watch tv or sing with them.. I know all the old songs and tv shows my favorite was Sherly Temple. Though I know they will never remember what just happened, I love doing these with them because it makes me happy seeing them happy. Like · Reply · 2 May 2016 at 06:23 · Edited Manage Margaret Fidalgo Margaret Fidalgo This is so amazing! I wish I knew getting a Doll for my Mom would have given her pleasure towards the end. She was still the Happiest Camper when she could be... Always could make her chuckle right up to her passing. Of course my Mom had her dancing singing doggy and her Cockeyed Optimist that she Loved, they were with her on her bed, to the last breath.. She said; I have my Daughters and my Friends here with a smile on her face. She was so Happy hours B4 she said Goodbye.. Love the concept and I Applaud all of you that work with our Elderly. Great Job at helping our Moms and Dads ..God Bless you! 👏🙏😇 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:07 Manage Deborah Barber Deborah Barber My grandmother had Alzheimer's and every Christmas my parents gave her and her room mate a new baby doll. The ladies would walk down the halls holding hands while holding there babies. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 17:33 Manage LaTrice Green LaTrice Green This is a great wow my aunt is dealing with the same thing and it hard to see her dealing with it......she has been apart of my life since I was born and her not remembering me is a hard pill to swallow sometime...I know its come with age but she is still my mamo... Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 01:00 Manage Wendy Westberry Wendy Westberry Precious! My nanny was in a nursing home and had a doll. When we would visit we noticed the baby had food around its mouth where she would try to feed her. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 21:58 Manage NalyEm LyLy NalyEm LyLy Awww❤️... I wish the facility where I used to train at, had this thing for the old lady I used to take care of. It was so sad to see her sitting by the door in her wheelchair everyday waiting for her baby. 😞 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 21:53 Manage Gail Koombes Gail Koombes I so wish that we had done this for my Mother In Law. In her mind dhe was often 23 with her second baby just born. This would have been so comforting to her. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 06:28 Manage Nick Schott Nick Schott My mother works with Alzheimer's and dementia. She's preached from day one, you get into their world. It eases them and makes it easier for yourself as well. Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 08:15 Manage Heather White Ranalli Heather White Ranalli My grandmother had one and it did the same. Nurturing with taking care of others their highest instinct until the end. A tribute to who they are that Alzheimer's can't steal away!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 16:34 Manage Becca Hyatt Becca Hyatt Took care of a lady in the nursing home years ago!!! She was blind and she had a baby doll!!! You always said hello to Haley and her baby! She was so proud of her!!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:52 Manage Elaine Mincey Arnold Elaine Mincey Arnold Doll therapy has proven to be life changing in the personality of some patients......Sharon Overstreet, I remember the little lady,in Winterville....sweet🙏💕 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:56 Manage Sharon Smith Overstreet Sharon Smith Overstreet Elaine Mincey Arnold, she is still there and still has her baby. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:52 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Brenda A McCall Brenda A McCall This is a wonderful idea. Never heard of it before. My mother was getting it but her face would light up when great grand kids were around. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 21:28 Manage Wendy Stafford Wendy Stafford We did the same thing for my nana and great nana. The two of them loved their baby dolls... They didn't have dementia but were like little girls again. Really sweet to watch to the care they took of their babies... They just loved them 😊 Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 01:44

Valerie Culley How beautiful, that something like this has bought such happiness, and meaning to this lovely ladies life. Dementia, or not a mother never, loses, her maternal instincts, such a sweet story, bless her 💜 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:27

Angie Toland My great grandma always had her baby doll. I didn't understand why as a little girl. I never remember a time when we went to visit that she wasn't rocking her baby doll. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:22

Jennifer Cisneros Absolutely beautiful. I love to see this type of love with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. All too often society is fast to put them in nursing homes to be forgotten!! Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 00:27

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Jason Burton Visited a place in the USA that had a child care centre in the nursing home. No need for dolls there . Creating real human habitats should be our goal. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 08:33 Manage Darlene Maxwell Wells Darlene Maxwell Wells Live babies are nice too if you have plenty of supervisors. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:50 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Betty Dyson Betty Dyson I am in tears, it was Beautiful, we lost mum in Sept 15 with Lewy Body Dementia , it was really awful, but I'm so happy for her having a family that are using this therapy, we had nothing at all like this when mum was in care home, Bless Her, your nan Nan looks happy now she has her baby, "natural instinct" I'm sure, once a mum, always a mum!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:00 Manage Janet Perez-Manswell Janet Perez-Manswell I remember a beautiful lady that was at my last facility that was also like in love with her baby doll and that doll brought such joy. God bless the elderly. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 10:25 Manage Ann Ready Ann Ready I think that is brilliant and I also think when they take any mental illness like Parkinson's or whatever you have to treat them accordingly. My mum had Parkinson's and I had to speak to her like she was young when I spoke to my mum normal she thought I was giving her a row. Even when I spoke to my mum like a child I always addressed her as my mum but I think you have to treat the situation as it is especially when you are with that person all the time x Like · Reply · 1 · 29 February 2016 at 01:30 Manage Janet Stewart Janet Stewart I used to deliver meels on wheels to a lady she had a 2 dolls she used to talk to them like they wer her children bless her xx Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 20:05

Belinda Clare Men like the dolls too, they like their babies. Just because they are men does not mean that they don't want to give love the a child even it is a doll. They will cuddle their babies and can come distressed if they can't find them. Families do understand more than you think. They don't necessarily understand why their loved ones don't recognise them but they understand the need to have and give love no matter what the situation. It's not only women that want to love a doll or what they feel is their baby. Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 04:58

Karen Washington Beautiful! Made me laugh and cry thinking about my Mother. Love and Appreciate for what you do for others with such care and compassion, THANK YOU. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Much love and appreciation. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 04:04 · Edited

Ruth Doyle Gibson Bless her heart. When we used to see ladies like this with their. Baby dolls mom would say she thinks that's her real baby so sweet Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 19:32

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Diane Manley Young lady had a grandmother with dementia the grandma loved you getting new furniture and loved present young girl once a month with remote move all the grandma's furniture drive around the block and return the furniture to the a room. she would also wrap up the grandma's own things and give them to her as presents the grandma was always filled with joy when recipient of these acts. This young lady was berated by someone for doing those things and told that that was the cruelest thing this person that ever heard and felt that was abuse to this dementia patient. Not easy to remove a whole room full of furniture and loaded on a truck and bring it back I believe this young lady loves her grandmother and deserves a lot of praise for the loving things she did for her grandmother Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 10:31 Manage Marina Dolores Garcia Solorzano Marina Dolores Garcia Solorzano there is nothing, nothing in this world as the motherhood in the woman heart, I hope, when I´ll be that age, my dementia, would take the course of imaginations as this lady does! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 09:06 Manage Ramona Brown-Fort Ramona Brown-Fort My mother in law is in an Alzheimer's unit & 💖s her "baby" too! Heard of a product that may be helping patients regain their memories! Looking into it👏🏻 Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 05:56 Manage Barbara Barry DeLuco Barbara Barry DeLuco My mother was given a baby doll from my grandchild, her first great-granddaughter. It brought her so much comfort and in her last days the doll was in bed with her. My mother passed with the doll in her arms and we buried the baby doll with her. Like · Reply · 1 · 26 May 2016 at 21:17 Manage Tanya Walker Tanya Walker When my daughter was about 5 my mother in law was in a nursing home with dementia ......my daughter never went anywhere without her baby born doll....my mother in law's face lit up when she saw the doll.......I've always thought that she remembered her own babies when she saw the doll Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 09:15 Manage Rebecca Britt Rebecca Britt There was a woman where Dad used to be.....she was so happy with her baby. Other wise she sat and slept. This is such a cruel disease....they need what ever make them happy. Wish I could find something to help my Dad be happier. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:34 Manage Connie Rowan Kelley Connie Rowan Kelley We all need to feel needed giving her this doll is a great way of bringing joy back to her life .. A reason for being xo Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 21:41 Manage Gail Hoy Gail Hoy I gave my dear dear friend Jessi Pierce a baby doll. She was so crazy about that baby. It made her soooo happy. One day her stupid sister in law made the nursing home take it away from her. She was so distraught and I was heartbroken. I will never for...See more Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 21:31 Manage Peggy Sullivan Peggy Sullivan I have worked with people with memory loss for many years and have been blessed to witness this reaction many times! It still makes me cry tears of joy! Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 13:27 Manage Chelsea Shayna Chelsea Shayna My granny has Alzheimer's and was given a doll at her care home. She adores it and cradles it. So sweet :) she has teddies too. Her little pals make her so happy! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:59 Manage Suzanne Morris Suzanne Morris My mum had a Tiny Tears doll that she won many years ago. We took it in to her at the nursing home where she's being looked after. She loves it! My mum has dementia. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:40 Manage Jae Ferebee Maedler Jae Ferebee Maedler We have a lady a stuffed cat that meows after she was admitted. Her heart had been broken that she lost her cat. She loved on that stuffed cat like crazy! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 06:56 Manage Kelley Richter Kelley Richter I take care of a man who has stuffed cats and he thinks they are all real. Carries them everywhere and worries about them when he's not around. I've seen him feed them bowls or milk and bowls or cheerios. I love going along with it because I know it makes him happy. He truly misses his cats at home but the ones he has now are just as real as the other ones at home. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:22 Manage Roy R. Bell Roy R. Bell I sent my MomSeveral dolls when she was in the rest home she loved every one of them . No wonder my collection of Dolls goes back to my Mother. I Miss her every Day. Patsy Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 04:04 Manage Johnny Johnson Johnny Johnson My mother had a baby doll. She bought her baby clothes and all other needs for a newborn baby. This little doll gave her more years of happiness than I ever dreamed. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 03:16 Manage Karen Albert Karen Albert At first glance you might feel sad for this sweet lady, but look at the smiles and the loving way she cares for the doll. Motherhood was her core in life Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 07:41 Manage Claire Booth Claire Booth This is so true. My nana was sick when I had my daughter. The delight on her face could light up a room when we went to see her. She was so happy to have babies around Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 20:42 Manage Shailini Singh Shailini Singh I see that in my home with my mom who is old and does not want to do much but when her great grandson is here and plays with her she USA totally different person.he also loves her very differently gentle and sweet . he is only 18 mths old Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 15:51

Pearl Heyer Nurturant's in Nana has come alive in her again.. The magic of babies & and as seen here a doll reaches into them and brings them joy. Thank you so much for sharing 💜 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 00:57

Joni Rickert So real! While working in a nursing home I use to see this. I was young and never really thought about why they carried those dolls around. Joy, Love, Happiness! Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 15:35

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Alberta Pepin Carol, thanks for sharing this video...my mom was also in a nursing home. Spent many, many days and weekends with her. We always had a good time together! Dolls and live animals were used theraputically. They even had birds. As nursing homes go, my mom was in a very good one. Up until the last minute her cognitive abilities were intact. Will cherish those last 5 years forever... Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:17 Manage Jan D. Sutton Jan D. Sutton This was done for my aunt who just passed away in December of Alzheimer's. She loved babies and this helped her also. She was 90 yrs young! ❤️👼 Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 08:54 Manage Angela Sullivan Courchesne Angela Sullivan Courchesne My grandmother's nursing home had a woman who was anxious because she was worried she would miss her bus. They bought a park bench and got a bus stop sign from the local bus company. She would get up every morning and get ready, grab her purse and a book or magazine and wait for her bus. She was no longer anxious. Like · Reply · 1 · 5 February 2016 at 18:33 Manage Sandee Johnson Nattrass Sandee Johnson Nattrass Just think of the years of mothering experience she brings - so sweet! I used to work at a nursing home and there was a lady like this who loved her baby doll. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 23:25 Manage Elaine Tippit Elaine Tippit Aww this is so beautiful amazing thank god that. Thay are able. To still bring her happens. God bless her and her family and the people thare that take care of her. AMEN Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 18:56 Manage Gloria Smith Gloria Smith Such a heart warming....brought years to my eyes. God bless her n her family for bringin her joy back. Like · Reply · 11 April 2016 at 08:22 Manage John Brooks John Brooks A few days before my beloved grandmother died she kept asking for her baby ,so we brought her a doll . Her reaction was just like this lady's , she cuddled and kissed it and teneded to it like it was a real baby . Im certain it brought her a measure of peace . This video made me cry ,I miss her so much . Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 22:33 Manage Gwen Cole Gwen Cole My Aunt was buried with her baby doll who she took great care of in the nursing home and it was her constant companion and gave her great pleasure and usefulness. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 07:34 Manage Maggie Warren Maggie Warren So sweet I gave one to great grandma king and she thought it was real And even though she had dementia she always knew that baby and kept it with her Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 18:55

Jennifer Driggers Harrison My Mamaw didn't have dementia but loved her baby dolls! She was even buried with it at her request! I think it was BC she lost a baby less than a mth old. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 05:05

Jo Gillies My mother in law loved her baby as well, if it gives them happiness who are we to stand in there way. This made me smile it's so heartwarming 😄 xx Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 12:26

Betty Gibson My mom had two dolls Susie and Betsy she dressed them and kept them warm. I have them in my room in a baby chair. I love and miss my mom but my eyes tear up when I see her babies. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:17

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Lauren K. Sanders Having grown up at Mansfield Memorial Homes after school with my Mom being Jerry Kaplans' secretary who wrote the Medicare Bill, I have seen this numerous times! My own Grandma had stuffed toys and dolls and she was very happy with them. Grandma thought I was Ann Minard, her sister, for years. My Mom or I went every day to see Grandma in the Nursing Home and I saw a lot of this....almost catatonic people would get a sparkle in their eyes if you had a baby to give them. The instinct is still there even though the memories were lost. Please, take care of your aged relatives. Don't just dump them in a nursing home and forget about them. Now my wonderful Mother in Law, Jean has Alzheimer's, always smiling her beautiful smile but has no words. I love the elderly. We are on our way there. I have lost Mom and Grandma and am afraid Jean Sanders won't be around much longer but I am going to see her come hell or high water ! Smile, say hello to the other guests in the Home, wink at them, ask them if they want to be pushed somewhere in their wheelchair. Don't ignore them even if they don't remember you. Now, that's all I have to say cause I am crying like a baby myself. Like · Reply · 9 · 23 January 2016 at 05:53 Manage Beverly Patton Blue Beverly Patton Blue Aww, how kind & caring you are to Terry's Mom. You are wonderful. oxoxoxox Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 06:03 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch God bless you! Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 10:12 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Lindsay Miller Lindsay Miller ... My mum loves her " babies". Sometimes she is looking after 4-6 dolls at the same time. She lovingly sings to them talks to them and kisses them. Very calming for her Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 11:02 Manage Andrew V Ryan Andrew V Ryan So sad .. My grandmothers slowly suffering from dementia and through it all when my father speaks to her or visits her (every other day ) since she lives in the same apt building as my aunt she always tells him to tell me that she loves me. Love u too Grandma Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:26 Manage Rhonda Dixon Herring-Edwin Herring Rhonda Dixon Herring-Edwin Herring When I was about six my mother had been visiting at a nursing home, an elderly woman with dimensia had a Miss Beasley doll and someone had stolen it and all she was doing was crying for her "baby" . I handed my mom my miss Beasley doll and told her to take it to the woman. They too buried her with her "baby". I have never regretted my decision to send her the doll Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 18:27 Manage Mary Roach Mary Roach On my mother's deathbed with only hours yet to go, my mother seemed to be dreaming, cuddling and cooing, her arms rocking a baby, saying, "My darling....my baby....," over and over. It was the most tender, sweetest moment I'd ever witnessed of my mother. I will always treasure that memory. Gone were the tired, worn out wrinkles of age. Her skin was beautiful, like alabaster, as if she had magically returned to the youth of her twenties and motherhood. She was so beautiful, both in her own infancy, as she grew up, and as she matured. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:28 Manage Heather Stemann Heather Stemann There was a woman at the place john was at that had a doll and she dressed her and talked to her and brought her to dinner. It made her calm and content and gave her purpose. Precious. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 00:25 Manage Phyllis Drouin Phyllis Drouin No matter your state of my mind your instincts drive you to nurture and love a baby. Even if it's only a doll. This is so heart warming. Thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 02:45 Manage Claire Lankford Claire Lankford When i worked many years ago at a hospital there was a lady with dementia and she keep calling out for the baby she loss i suggested a baby doll for her and the hospital said no...So glad to see time has changed...Just look at her smiling face....I love this.... Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 16:54 Manage Cheryl Mills Cheryl Mills I've often wondered if it's the absence of love that could be the biggest reason that older people suffer such debilitating dementia. My own children now have their lives and I haven't felt love from them for so many years. I miss the hugs and holding them so much. So, I can understand the plight of the older person stuck away in a nursing home. . Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 09:25 Manage Dawn Haney Dawn Haney Bless her sweet heart. I'm glad she found something to put a smile on her beautiful face. I sometimes wish there were more senior homes with preschools in them or preschools that visited elder care homes. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:46 Manage Nancy Brooks Welch Nancy Brooks Welch I was working as an agency nurse and was in charge of two buildings, each had their own nurses..The one across the street was a dementia unit, one of the male residents cracked the exit code, little did I know his work history was working for an intelligence agency, The police found him down the street by railroad tracks, said he was waiting to hop a train...thank God he was found safe..Never underestimate the minds of these people..the past is usually what they remember best.. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 19:51 Manage Virginia Rouviere Brandon Virginia Rouviere Brandon This reminds me of my mom playing an kissing her baby's an getting them to sleep, when she was at nursing home, my mom had alzheimers, an when my dad brought her babies to her at nursing home she was so glad to see them, she loved her babies, when she passed we put them to rest with her ,she had a little girl an little boy Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 06:58 Manage Marcia Woznicki Marcia Woznicki Beautiful story. We were lucky that my mom's Alzheimer's took her to a calm place And she remained peaceful and pretty content. She was so lucky as were we her daughters. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:35 Manage Shannon-louise Ward Shannon-louise Ward I worked within a dementia unit and to see that a dolly can bring a huge smile with such joy and happiness to someone with dementia really changes your outlook on things its amazing Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:53

Rhonda Mccoy My mother in law have this too. She remember me and her son my husband.also she don't remember her and maybe some of her family. My brother in law and his wife is taking very good care of mom 😊. Love y'all Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:53

Michele McGrath Giordano My mother had Alzheimer's and when she was agitated, holding a doll seemed to comfort her. She would become very interested in taking care of the doll. Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 02:14

Eleanor Ryan What a pleasure for this poor Lady to have some joy in her life with a simple talking doll. I hope it will help a lot of other people with the dementia to try this. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 13:22

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Kristie Kelly I took care of my grandmother while she dealt with dementia/Alzheimer's and she loved toys and dolls. I am wondering if anyone has ideas for men with dementia/Alzheimer's as well? Do they respond well to dolls or do you find something else works as well?? Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 16:21 Manage Belina Chamings Belina Chamings Some do some don't. Find out what they used to do for hobbies or work. Often a toy tool box can be handy if they where handy with told in their profession. one gentalman I looked after used to do safety checks so we did up a whole heap of official head...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 19:33 Manage Kristie Kelly Kristie Kelly Thank you for taking the time to share. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:20 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Renea Mullins Renea Mullins We did this for our mom, and the smile on her face said everything. To her the baby doll was real and needed her. It gave her a sense of purpose and the feeling of being needed. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:09 Manage Janet Lees Janet Lees My mom had a doll to hold and when she was anxious , we told her the baby needed to be held and she would calm down to take care of the baby . I still have it ... Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:33 Manage Cynthia Lanning Hampton Cynthia Lanning Hampton My mother is the same way. She has all the baby dolls in the home in her room. As long as she's holding one she's happy. She kisses it and rocks it. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:00 Manage Sandra Morris Sandra Morris Yes this happened to my mother-in-law. She was given a doll when she developed dementia. She was happy and also was buried with her cause it brought her happiness. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 20:06 Manage Elizabeth Lord Elizabeth Lord So beautiful she now has someone to love & enjoy the rest of her life with great idea even though it is a doll she loves her feeling her emotions is a beautiful!!!!!! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 07:07 Manage Pearl Miller Pearl Miller Beautiful sharing in such joy you provided for your Nana..Brought tears to my eyes seeing her happiness !! Thank you ever so much for sharing your precious moments..😊💖💘 Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 09:52 Manage Judy Stroup Judy Stroup There is no greater love that a mother has for her children I miss my mother so much God bless you and ur family Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 20:44 Manage Pamela Roberts Post Pamela Roberts Post Oh how I wish this was available for my mom before she passed. She spent her days taking care of all the other patients as if they were her children, she would have loved this. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:55 Manage Dana Burchett-Prichard Dana Burchett-Prichard Even if it is a doll you never get over the Phil I hold your own baby when you get old you always remember the love you have for your child God bless the daughter who gave her mother this doll she remembers the love that she felt when she had you in her arms Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 07:32 Manage Mary Lorden Doepke Mary Lorden Doepke Look at the purpose and joy in Nana. Her loving arms and hands have nurtured many children. Nana could teach new moms with her knowing intuition. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:36 Manage Dana Lobato-Haedge Dana Lobato-Haedge My grandma was the same way! She would carry her baby everywhere at the nursing home. She loved that doll☺️ Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 06:39 Manage Julie Burnside Julie Burnside I am a nurse and years ago followed the medical recommendations to force reality on severely demented Alzheimer patients, but won't do that anymore after I told a patient in her nineties that her parents and child were long dead. I will never forget having to watch her re-live the heart-rending grief... Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:45 Manage Gale Ayers Gale Ayers My grandmother brought a "baby" doll to my 88 yr old great grandmother back in the 80's who was confused, calmed her right down and she was always happy with baby! Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 03:34 Manage Jackie Horton Jackie Horton I absolutely love this idea, my mother in law had alzheimers and had forgotten so so much but whenever i took her grandson (who was a toddler) in she'd somehow know he was a baby and make all the cooing noises etc to him and do the daft baby talk that we all do to babies. Amazing and if it helps then fantastic!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 19:44 Manage Myra Bernardo Berges Myra Bernardo Berges My mother went through a multitude of dolls during her years is the nursing home! She loved them till they were ragged & then a new one replaced the old one and she never noticed! 😄 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:12 Manage Lucy Barker Horton Lucy Barker Horton She reminds me of my granny .my granny wanted a babydoll for her birthday but before i could give it to her she past away. But i had the doll buried with her. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:15

Carol Holmes My sister had dementia and had 2 doll babys and she thought they were real that is before she died...the dolls made her so happy! <3 Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 23:55

Nancy Ploch When I would go visit my mom I noticed many residents had their baby-dolls. But there were some residents who had never had children, and of course there were men who didn't have much experience with babies. I noticed these residents had stuffed animals! If they had no children, they may have at least had pets. How wonderful right? Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 08:56

Wanda Browning It's hard to believe she does not realize this is not a real person, yet knows how to handle baby properly and brings her much Joy. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:30

Sharon Hall I have always believed that woman was born with an innate ability to nurture. Beautiful to give her life purpose again. It is engraved in her brain, I believe. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 20:54

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Pam Divins Denny My grandmother had dementia also. See thought my daughters doll was real. Wanted to know why I was letting her carry a baby. We had to give it to her. It made her so happy. Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 17:54 Manage Jerolyn Ashcraft Jerolyn Ashcraft My Mother loved her "baby" and she was so much more content with a purpose. She was buried with her baby doll in her arms. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 18:24 Manage Dana Guffey Bradley Dana Guffey Bradley Awwwwe ....💕 Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 06:17 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Ceseli Milstein Ceseli Milstein What a beautiful story of love therapy! Holding, feeding and caring for a baby is a healing force for both baby and caregiver no matter who they are. It's a time being force. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 16:57 Manage Wendy Schmidt Wendy Schmidt My husband of 34 years passed from LBD A lady in the nursing home had a laundry basket of hand towel and wash clothes .. Baby diapers needed to be folded all day the nurses would dump it in another room and give it back to her... My husband tried to help her towards the end so sweet Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 07:35 Manage Erin Cole Erin Cole I worked at a nursing home and we had a woman with dementia who had a doll. The doll even had her own seat at dinner. She was the sweetest old lady. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:44 Manage Darlene Frey Dunsmoor Darlene Frey Dunsmoor God Bless the loving caring people who love care for and have insight into dementia patients. I was honored to have managed a dementia unit in a Nsg home for many years. Loved them ❤️👍🏻 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 16:39 Manage Robyn Blackwood Robyn Blackwood I saw a lady in the nursing home I visited my memaw at. She had lost a baby at birth when she was younger and so she carried around a baby doll... Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:55 Manage Dianne D'Arcy McCoy Dianne D'Arcy McCoy My mom did this too. We got her a very life-like baby and all the ladies in her assisted living home would ask her if they could hold her baby. It was so cute! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 07:46 Manage Melissa Kallin-Leininger Melissa Kallin-Leininger The joy in her eyes made me cry happy tears for her. I used to be a caregiver and I've seen how well this works. A mother's bond with her baby is something much stronger than Dementia! Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 06:36 Manage Janice Eaton Spencer Janice Eaton Spencer Beautiful..this lady has always been a care giver, willing to love with a Need to be needed..She is a LOVELY lady.. She is smiling..very good to see Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 22:41 Manage JaniceFaye Donnelly JaniceFaye Donnelly My mother always said if she got senile just give her a rocking chair and a doll baby and she would be content. Good job granddaughter. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 21:59 Manage Jessica Buckland Jessica Buckland So beautiful to see the relationship she has with this doll.. As strong as it would have been with her own children when they too were babies xx Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 23:31 Manage Glynn Pettiford Glynn Pettiford This is interesting, but I find it also kind of cruel too. The dementia must be dangerously set in for her to be at this level of advancement. It gives her what seems to be temporary pleasure, but it is something that has the double edged sword of reality that she is not being allowed to deal with. It's a toy - but to her it is real. Sad to be stuck in that reality. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 10:20 Manage Annie Mcghee Annie Mcghee All of my years working in nursing home I found out that dolls,young children,and animals like dogs and cats are their favorites I loved just watching their face light up to the site of one of these Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 19:17 Manage Cindy Bryan Adams Cindy Bryan Adams My mother in love did this for her momma. Granny loved her baby! They gave her a stuffed cat to, she would love on it and pet it. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:23 Manage Sharon O'Neil Liljedahl Sharon O'Neil Liljedahl I took care of a Nun in her final Years and I gave her a baby doll she loved it and really made a difference for her, she believed it was a niece of hers. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:20 Manage Bill Burch Bill Burch My mom Velva Burch had the brilliant idea to do this for her mother-in-law, Nana, back in 1987 or so. What a difference it made! She loved her baby doll. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:23 Manage Matthew J. McReynolds Matthew J. McReynolds I took my grandfather "fishing" when he had dementia. It was a rod and reel without any hook, line or sinker. My grandmother told me not to play with him like that, but I wasn't. He always loved fishing and it brought him joy. The times that we went fishing from his bed was some of the happiest times he had before he passed. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 21:49 Manage Jen Jongeling Jen Jongeling One of my main clients before she died , also had dementiA, her dog was her life, she sHared everything with him, food drink blankets etc Like · Reply · 16 March 2016 at 07:18 Manage Edris Lawson Edris Lawson I wish I could buy 10,000 of those baby dolls just to take and give to ladies in nursing homes. I remember going to visit a friend in a nursing home when my granddaughter was very small but walking and carried her baby doll and how bad the ladies in there just wanted to hold her baby. It was so sad but I think it would probably be good therapy for them seeing this video 🙏🏻 Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:29 Manage Laury Snyder Laury Snyder When my Grandma reached a certain age , New Baby doll @ Christmas time or Birthday. Someone to still care for, that needed her . Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 12:18

Patty Fields Burks My step mom had two baby dolls and she loved them and thought they were real. She had dementia . It was so sweet to see her take care of her babies. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 02:14

Jennie Wilby I worked in a nursing home and same thing happened but in this case one of the so called carers took it off her saying it was degrading to her. All I could see was a happy old lady and a baby made sad by a spiteful worker Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:17

Pierrette Donaghy I bought my mother a baby doll as well & she love her. She often thinks it's me. Haha!! God Bless her heart!!!! 💙 Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 00:01

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Deanna Emshoff Powell I love this video. I used to work in a dementia and Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home. I truly believe in this therapy. Maxine you are a wonderful granddaughter. God bless you, your family, Nana and her new "little one". Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 16:27 Manage Maxine Daniel Maxine Daniel Thank you x Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:25 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Linda Jimenez Linda Jimenez I remember my mom I always give her doll too and she carried it. All around and made her happy,I still keep it with me on top of my bed,God bless you all! Love mommy she's a grace from God. Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 01:59 Manage Bernice Prema Samuel Bernice Prema Samuel We did that at our precious site with dementia residents who got aggressive. To hand them a baby doll immediately calmed them down. It gave them something to take care of and be gentle with. And brought their nurturing nature come out. Like · Reply · 2 · 16 February 2016 at 02:20 Manage Debi Harpool Debi Harpool I did the same thing for my aunt& she also loved it & started talking again,, mostly to the baby,, the baby is now in heaven with her😘🙏miss u aunt Clara😓 Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 17:10 Manage Joyce Binder Joyce Binder When I was young in 1964 I worked in a nursing home we took or kids in on our days off took candy roses and other things to make our people have a nice day I loved working with older people now a lot if people think it's just a job no respect for where they will be one day Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 18:51 Manage Gloria G. Robertson Gloria G. Robertson My grandmother had this reaction to doll babies. She thought they were her babies... Really did calm her and help us in managing her. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 21:04 Manage Sandra Showalter Sandra Showalter But it's sad to make them think it's real and I was in a nursing home a so called friend gave a baby doll to a lady and she thought it was real, my friend took the baby and dropped her on the floor and upset the lady ! I never got over it and still sad over 30 years a go please don't make them think it's real... They don't need no more confusion.. Please Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 17:49 Manage Helen Pilkenton Helen Pilkenton There was a lady at the nursing home that my mother was in several years ago that also carried around a baby doll, she thought it really was her baby😊😊 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:38 Manage Susan Downey Yarlett Susan Downey Yarlett I watched this in tears... age and body changes bring in this awful dementia, providing these dolls give more clarity and contentedness and I think they are a glorious tool to aid in happiness; it is a joy to see Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:53 Manage Pam Saxton Anderson Pam Saxton Anderson An elderly friend of mine had Alzheimer's and when she passed she was also buried with her baby doll Lucy.. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 22:28

Evelyn Weber So happy someone thought to give that precious lady that baby doll you can tell how much she loves the baby.she can hold on to a memory longer. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 08:01

James Mary Hanley Sr. Oh Praise God, Magnificent!!! Grandma still remembers her babies. I had dementia patients, and treated them with kindness, played games, I could go on and on. This is a TREASURE, and her family must be thrilled to see this reaction. God bless you all.!!!Love Mary. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 11:01

Janet Jordan My Aunt Lucy had a baby doll for years before she passed. She had Alzheimer's disease but she always took good care of her baby. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 16:48

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Cristina Rose I love this Tamar. Lots of my patients have babies like this. I've also given a couple stuffed animals to care for. Its such a simple gift to enrich their state of being. Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 11:46 Manage Tamar Tamarian Tamar Tamarian At 25 I went to Germany to care for my grandma who had dementia. I wish I had thought of this! I bought a doggie instead who she named Bijou❣ Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 12:28 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Wanda Czerniak Wanda Czerniak My Dad had some dementia. He loved stuffed animals and beanie babies. He would talk to them and they gave him great joy in his last days!! Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 01:32 Manage Kristi Groth Kristi Groth This story is so touching. My Grandma just passed away from Alzheimer's and I say that whatever calms their fears and brings them joy should be absolutely utilized. Life is too short to be unhappy when we can bring joy. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 23:01 Manage Jeanne Farris Betschart Jeanne Farris Betschart Thank you so much for sharing, my mother is living with us and has dementia. She is 91 and I'm buying her a Baby Annabel today. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 23:18 Manage Erin Truxell Erin Truxell what a wonderful story. To her granddaughter, God to you little angel for knowing when your Nana needed something to live for Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 07:43 Manage Cindy Ellefson Cindy Ellefson Personally.. I get it.. The love I have and always will.. Holding a baby doll or baby... Brings me immediately to the days they were in my arms Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 07:55 Manage Cindy Mazurco Cindy Mazurco I just love the way Nana's eyes light up! So very precious. Thank you so very much for sharing with us all. Would love to see more of Nana. Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 19:33 Manage Claudia Blengino Altamirano Claudia Blengino Altamirano My grandmother had baby toys because they were easy for her to handle and she could out then in her mouth. I bet she would've enjoyed a doll. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:55 Manage Debbie Junkin Debbie Junkin My mother in law had Alzheimer's and she loved her baby doll. Only problem we had was that other ladies in the assisted living would sneak in and take her baby doll. Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 23:57

Debbie Conner My mother has dementia and takes care of her stuffed kittens. She always loved cats so I got her one that looked real. Now, others gave her more... Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 05:17

Sparkle Akins Reborn dolls are made not only for collecting, but for this purpose as well. To see the joy in this woman from her doll is beautiful. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:10

Kathy Kealey I don't know what's more touching, the Nana's tender attachment to the doll or the daughter's kindness to her mother in encouraging her to form the attachment. It's the real essence of what family is all about. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 05:43

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Lynn Taylor We need to care more for our loved ones. If a doll or toy helps then buy one. Its a joy to see happiness rather than sadness Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 20:24 Manage Val Payne Val Payne Been in some nursing homes when my mother in law had elzimer and the look on the ladies faces just shows they must have been a beautiful mum what joy this baby doll gives to them with a terrible illness Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:58 Manage Elizabeth May Cavallaro Elizabeth May Cavallaro Wow so absolutely Moving! I wish we had done this for grandmom it's so beautiful watching her take care of a doll, she never lost that maternal feeling the love it was beautiful thank you for sharing Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 02:15 Manage Sharon Jackson Sharon Jackson That is exactly why my children and I have been taking dolls and stuffed toys to the patients at the nursing home For 25 plus years ,those folks love them and puts a smile on all their faces and they have something to take care of and sleep with, don't forget all those folks just something small really brightens their day Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 20:42 Manage Ruth Mangrum Ruth Mangrum So sweet and precious no matter how old a woman gets we never forget how to take care of babies.It,s a gift from God not even dementia can take it away.This is an outstanding idea she has a doll baby to hold on to and love.Granny will keep her mind focused on the care of the baby doll her mind want be drifting aimlessly.I love it.😘 Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 05:16 Manage Dogma Arce Dogma Arce I used to collect dolls especially dolls that looked and were weighted like babies and I often thought that these would be wonderful for patients with dementia. Playing with the doll may evoke memories of one's childhood or role as parent, and dressing the doll may serve as physical therapy. Seeing this video and reading the comments confirmed this. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 14:45 Manage Beverly Brooks Beverly Brooks I think this was such a wonderful idea. My mother-in-law has Alzheimer. I'm going to try bringing her a doll to see if she will react to it when we visit her. She doesn't speak anymore. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 18:48 Manage Thelma Rideout Stuckey Thelma Rideout Stuckey My mom didn't have dementia but i gave her a doll for her 70th birthday and she loved it. Growing up she never had a doll Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:59

Linda Kay Marion Gribbin We had to do this for my mother, she had 9 children & 1 miscarriage and raising children was all she knew and having the baby doll helped to calm her. Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 20:13

Lisa Byrne My nana was like that when she first went into her care home. Melts the heart, especially when you remember what she was like looking after her grandchildren x Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 21:57

Paula Senatore-DiGiacomo What a small gesture of lov, the babydoll, that has given the ability to share lov, n joy, which has been lost, n has monumentally, changed her, being! 😊❤️😇 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:05

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Andrea Whicker Dodson I don't think baby doll therapy is demeaning at all, I think it's wonderful! My grandpa was in a nursing home last year and passed away from dementia and the nursing home he was in pretty much just drugged the patients to keep them zombies until they passed away so that they werent any trouble. There are way too many nursing homes filled with workers that are lazy & don't care like They should. I think any kind of therapy or treatment that encourages them to live as normally as possible and be alert and find happiness and just be human is wonderful. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 21:59 · Edited Manage Marjorie Bedford Marjorie Bedford Yes I've seen this often. My husband is in a nursing home and it is common to see elderly ladies with dementia cradling a doll wrapped up as a baby. Sad. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 09:29 Manage Valerie Michelle Valerie Michelle Doll Therapy is a wonderful thing for Dementia & Alzheimer's patients. It brings joy back into their lost world. I absolutely love this!! Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 01:47 Manage Peggy Moore Peggy Moore I did this for my aunt who had no children she loved.....her baby was buried whit her. It was amazing to see how she loved and cared for it. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:56 Manage Suzy Forrest Ortiz Suzy Forrest Ortiz How wonderful to see that woman smile, dementia is very sad. To see that woman with the doll and that smile, tells it all. Lord I ask you to bless this woman take care Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 02:41 Manage Suzi Bling Suzi Bling I brought my mum a dolly to care for whilst suffering with the evil disease she loved it, much to the disgust of one of my brothers! The fact it made my mum feel she still had a purpose in life he couldn't see. Wonderful video. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 03:05 Manage Nancy Mills Newkirk Nancy Mills Newkirk I did the same for my mom, who had dementia. She ended up with 4 dolls, and took them everywhere. She loved them as her own and she was never lonely with them. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 20:29 Manage Karen Fisher Karen Fisher I did voluntary work on a ladies geriatric ward many years ago, I wish someone had thought of this back then, those old ladies still had so much love left in them and we used to spend hours chatting with them even though they had really severe dementia, and they were so interesting and had a lot of humour left in them...it just takes someone with a bit of time to remember everyone is still a person no matter what their circumstances or mental state...lovely to see this lovely old lady's smile :) Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 00:58 Manage Penny Walker Penny Walker I worked in a facility with a lady that lived there that had a baby doll. She took care of it and loved it like it was real. To her it was and it made her very happy. Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 20:38 Manage Evelyn Sheehy-Richard Evelyn Sheehy-Richard Double blessings ... To the woman who received joy and happiness as well as to the staff and granddaughter who had the privilege of hearing this woman's lovely voice 💞 Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:07 Manage Kayte Lee Kayte Lee That often works. My grandmother loved children, even though she had gotten senile, she always wanted to hold us and touch us! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:16 Manage Nancy Wible Nancy Wible Thank you, Robin. It means so much to know she was your favorite! I do remember the doll and someone there gave it to her. Was it you? Thank you for loving her and giving her care. God bless you! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 02:20 Manage Lori Mckenna Lori Mckenna used to buy my mom dolls, she thought they were her children, she would spank them then immediately hold them to her breast and love them, Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 21:57 Manage Amber Myers Amber Myers I have a client that suffers with Dementia and she has 3 baby dolls and it calms her down and she loves them with all her heart Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 15:57 Manage Chitra Narayan Chitra Narayan This is called mothers love, .she might have forgotten everything, but not her love for her children and grand children, and how softly to handle them Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:35 Manage Carol Weidig Carol Weidig so they are making talking babies now...and a nice gift to this woman...She still has life in her....just need motivation to move about... Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 21:44 Manage Darla Cibulski Goodfellow Darla Cibulski Goodfellow My grandmother had a baby doll and gave her my name. It let me know that somewhere in her memory I was there. Still brings tears to me eyes. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 19:02 Manage Judeanne Emmett Judeanne Emmett I also gave my Mom a baby doll. Her Life seemed to take on meaning again. Other ladies wanted to help her with the baby so I bought more. What a great time they all had. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 17:20 Manage Melisha Roberts Melisha Roberts I see this at work. Baby dolls work wonders with woman who suffer with dementia. It helps with occupying the mind so they are not concerned with trying to stand or other task that risk in falling. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 06:36 Manage Annie Mcghee Annie Mcghee Many years ago I go in this nursing home on the alzheimer/dementia unit there was this resident who had a very devoted family,especially her husband he loved her so much,she was his world and always tried to reward the facility or individuals for taking good care of her , one day he came to visit her and he noticed her cuddling a doll in her arms and enjoying it but when her husband saw that he became very upset he took the doll from her arms and handed it to the nurse but never said a word about the doll but after that we all made sure that was not in the possession of dolls when he visits Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 19:27 Manage Arlene Dunbar-Pillsworth Arlene Dunbar-Pillsworth that is so beautiful. My mom suffered for 9 years . She had ALF . There was a tv show some years ago about an alien called ALF who came to earth. There were ALF dolls and someone bought one for mom. She & Dad kept it on the back of the sofa for a long time. After Daddy passed, mom went to a wonderful Extendicare and Alf went with her. He was a saving grace for mom all those years. We even put him in her coffin as it was the only thing that had her in a joyful feeling. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:53 Manage Cathy Joe Baker Cathy Joe Baker The ladies ministry from my church donated 20 or so dolls and also bassinets etc to an assisted living in York SC. They are still loving and taking care of their babies Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 00:49

Terri Cooper what a wonderful story. God bless this woman and the happiness she now experiences and the family that gave her the reason to live again. Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 00:46

Tannis Battie One of the ladies in dads care home had a baby doll she looked after all the time. I would ask her what the baby's name is and she would sing to it. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:29

Erica Wright We did the same thing with my grandma and she thought it was one of her children we have her my water baby and when she passed I put it right beside her. Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 07:53

Pamela Dressell Had a pt who was given a toddler doll after she wanted to get rid of the baby doll because it cried too much. Worked beautifully. She was so loving with it. Like · Reply · 1 · 3 February 2016 at 22:44

Sheila Hardcastle My mother has dementia and we gave her a doll that had a face that looked like me when I was little. She loves that doll! Says that's her baby. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 22:06

Karen Priscott Ogilvie So much love to give 😀 when I worked at the nursing home with dementia patients I remember every time a child or pet came to visit they all lit up and the women especially beckoned the children to come to them Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:40

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Tami Rector LaPrelle I wish I had seen this before my mom passed away from dementia..I would have loved to see her smile and connect with something like that. I miss her so very much.. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 15:54 Manage Denise Smith Pemberton Denise Smith Pemberton Tami... My mom was diagnosed with dementia couple years ago. We're trying things, but mostly loving her . Hugs.💕 Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 22:32 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Genny A Miller Genny A Miller Okay I am crying, I would just love that sweet women with all my heart. I live in mo. we have a lot of nursing homes. wouldn't it be a blessing to see people like this lovely lady that any one wanting to give a baby doll to one's that don't have a baby doll to make someone a little baby doll that they could love. I would like to see any poative remarks. and please no bad saying. this could very well GOD forbid some one you might know. I love that lady and her baby doll. just to give a little joy. I want to give someone a smile. any one else? From sant Francis country mo. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 09:24 Manage Debbie Hall Cowart Debbie Hall Cowart Beautiful I worked in a nursing home for years and a lot of the woman loved their baby dolls like they was real.It was very touching Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 22:05 Manage Kate Raymer Kate Raymer I had a hospice patient with dementia I visited and she was the same way. She was combative j till she had her baby. We loved that baby. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 17:13 Manage Debbie Corliss Debbie Corliss The same thing happened with my Great Aunt, she is so happy now with her baby , sings to her . Makes us happy that she's not lonely anymore ! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:40

Maria L Roxas That's simply sweet and heartwarming and a beautiful story. Bless your heart for you and Nana...thanks for sharing...that's amazing!!!💖💜💛💚🐶 Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 10:15

Jeanette Charlene Misener How sweet. God bless whom ever gave her the doll. She seams to love it.and is very gentle, that was a great story. Thank you. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 18:48

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Marie N Drew Kessler I worked in a nursing home with alzheimers and dementia residents one of the ladies I took care of which happened to be my boyfriends great grandma which I didn't know him at that time loved baby dolls she would sit and rock one for hours and sing to it.. the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 01:55 Manage Carrie N Bryan Enyart Carrie N Bryan Enyart Absolutely love this! I still remember the day we took Surie into see her after she was born and before Gma died. She was having a bad day screaming and having a fit and as soon as we gave her Surie to hold she was peaceful and calm. It was amazing! Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 01:59 Manage Marie N Drew Kessler Marie N Drew Kessler I loved ur grandma Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:11 Manage Carrie N Bryan Enyart Carrie N Bryan Enyart She was funny! Miss her Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:11 Manage Marie N Drew Kessler Marie N Drew Kessler I was always told to feed the chickens Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:13 Manage Carrie N Bryan Enyart Carrie N Bryan Enyart Yep Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 03:20 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Marie Waters Marie Waters Precious. When you find anything that works for them, I encourage it. To see the light in their eyes again is beautiful. Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 04:25

Joyce Brown-Back Melvins mother had a baby doll in the home with her she rocked it talked to it put it on her shoulder petting it so soothing and calming comforting to her Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 23:36

Tammy Carico My patient is an 85 year old with Dimentia as well as other conditions. Nothing brightens her up like putting a baby doll in her arms... Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 21:39

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Victoria Ann Greenroyd The look in the lady's eyes was the most touching for me. They lit up. Thank you very much for sharing this. We all need to be enlightened another the subject of dementia and Alzheimers. I never knew about doll therapy before now. Thank you for opening my eyes. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 21:29 Manage JackJoan Sweet JackJoan Sweet My mother also had dementia, and was given a doll. she loved it so much, we buried it with her, the doll cradeled in her right arm. Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 22:44 Manage Llynda Nairn Llynda Nairn I've worked in an aged care facility that had a 'nursery' and some of the elders would go there each night to make sure the babies were sleeping. Some nursed them during the day too. It seems to bring them back to their younger days. One man I worked with regularly, liked to bounce a large baby doll on his knee, the way men do when they play with children. It's lovely to see. Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 02:16 Manage Melanie Orr Melanie Orr Mum has a stuffed kitty that she talks to. Before kitty moved in with her into an assisted living building, she missed her two cats greatly. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:29 Manage Therese Bahu Therese Bahu I also got my mom a cheerleading doll she loved her and I still have that doll in my house I let my granddaughters play with it once in a while.That shows motherhood is born with a woman and never dies💕 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:09

Jill Krebsbach For sure. I've lived it. Not my Mother but other residents on her floor. All women. Their babies had names too. One little woman was so cute, always working hard to keep her baby's feet warm. His socks wouldn't stay on. 😊 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 07:24

Heather Poulos Oh my goodness! What a wonderful story. I wish we would have known about this when my mother in law was suffering from dementia.Thank you for sharing. Blessings to your family! Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 06:41

Carol Lavis-nicholson My mum also had a doll when she suffered dementia ,she used to talk to her and cuddle her ,bless her heart xx Like · Reply · 1 · 9 February 2016 at 19:49

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Holly Davis I, too, am old enough to have worked in long-term care to remember when "reorienting to reality" was standard of care. I always felt in my gut that it was exactly wrong and was so happy working under supervisors that agreed. To those who did not know that the two diametrically opposing styles of interaction were happening on some shifts, it was mysterious how, seemingly randomly, certain shifts were calm, peaceful, even joyful and others were wrought with anxiety and outbursts.It was particularly confusing for family members, some who actually approached their loved ones docs and got care plans in place that prohibited the forced reality. By the time I left long term care, most everyone was on board with the newer, more humane (I believe) way of interaction. Some of my fondest nursing memories were conversations with residents who were traveling or working or simply elsewhere in their own minds. It could be funny or poignant, but seemed always to give me a glimpse into the hearts and minds of those who were seldom reachable in other moments. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:14 Manage Samantha Anderson Samantha Anderson I work in a nursing homes and meny of my coworkers and I bring are kids in . There eyes light up like fireworks and they enjoy it so much and alot of them have baby dolls or stuffed animals and they treat them like there real . One of the patients even goes into labor everynight Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 15:44 Manage Maxine Challen Maxine Challen My nan had Alzheimer's. She for got you name and where she was but she never forgot all the old war songs. She sang like an angel. ...this lady in video clip is in her element. So lovely to see. God bless her. X Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 11:36 Manage Vanessa Cruz Torluemke Vanessa Cruz Torluemke When my husband and I took our newborn to visit his grandmother at nursing home, all the women we passed along the way had to see our baby. His grandmother actually was coherent when she held our baby! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:32

Patti Gore This is so wonderful that you gave her a doll and she responded so well to it hopefully she'll have a joy for the rest of her life my mom has dementia it's a hard thing to deal with but you do with the best way you can bless you Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 22:04

Nicole Dietz That's so adorable I am so happy for your family that she is enjoying her baby has she picked a name for it yet, loving that baby is so important I am happy u got your nana back Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 03:27

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Renée Campbell We got nan twin dolls for Christmas as she has twin sons... Saddest but most beautiful moment I've ever witnessed... She loves the dolls.. 'Her babies' so much Like · Reply · 7 · 20 January 2016 at 12:48 Manage Suzette Morris Suzette Morris This is so sad but so beautiful at the same time 😔😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:16 Manage Renée Campbell Renée Campbell It really is... Breaks your heart... But then warms it at the same time Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:21 Manage Suzette Morris Suzette Morris I had little tears but a smile on my face Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:27 Manage Renée Campbell Renée Campbell 😘 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:31 Manage Suzette Morris Suzette Morris Getting soft in out 'old' age 😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:33 Manage Renée Campbell Renée Campbell Lol certainly are! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:35 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Bev Lukens Bev Lukens there was a woman living where my Mom lived and she had a doll with a stroller, clothes, etc. she took it everywhere with her. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:47 Manage Marion Little Marion Little Thank you for sharing this lovely interaction from your Nana,life is about quality, whatever makes you happy at whatever stage of your life your at 😄 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 10:05 Manage Dianne Kenehan Dianne Kenehan I have worked for many years with dementia I love the elderly with a passion. They become your family and I feel so blessed to have been part of these beautiful people's lives and building wonderful relationships with their families. Dementia is so sad but when these people are given dolls music poetry what ever it may be they become alive again, this is magical to engage and watch them in that moment of reality. Take the time to listen hug read sing with our elderly, they are special! Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 02:47 Manage Nancy Ploch Nancy Ploch A lot of people look at the elderly as if they are from another planet, as though they aren't even human. Look in their eyes, make a connection. They have so much to offer and all they ask for is love Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 10:00 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Judy A. Whealan Judy A. Whealan At my mom's nursing home there's a woman there that has her "baby" in her arms 24/7 and the others all think it's a real baby Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 20:35 Manage Doris Miles Doris Miles This is a fab idea for older confused pts.They love little ones at the N.H. I used to work for They loved my little ones when I took them in and they always wanted to hold the 2yr old. It was adorable Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:25 Manage Hannah Nicole Linhart Hannah Nicole Linhart We have a resident with dementia with a few baby dolls of her own and when she's upset and we give it to her, she does a complete 180 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:27 Manage Wendy Thompson Cotter Wendy Thompson Cotter I saw a older lady on mission to a nursing home that had one that she thought was real too. I thought it was so sad she thought I was her mom and she was so proud to tell me she had a baby for me. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 22:09

Lisa Forasacco My grandma had one too... She was so enthusiastic about having somebody to take care of!!!she had her self 5 children !!miss her so much!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 00:43

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Theresa Walker I have worked in nursing a large part of my adult life and have never heard of dollars therapy.my daughter Courtney Holmes and I were working in an alzheimers unit and gave some ladies jewelery and seen such a change in the ladies. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 09:25 Manage Amy Mullins Maynard Amy Mullins Maynard Try it it might cheer them up and give them something to do taken care of the baby dolls. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:30 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Betty Stuart Cox Betty Stuart Cox When my mom was going through the stages of Alzheimer's , I bought her a doll because I had seen someone else's mom go through it. That doll brought lots of joy to my mom. And to others that helped her with the baby. Recommend it to others. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:47 Manage Donna Rohrke Donna Rohrke I worked with Dementia residents for many years and as awful as it sounds this really works, and it gives our residents a purpose and love for life again ...we have lots of fisher Price tools to for our men ... Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:18 Manage Amy Mullins Maynard Amy Mullins Maynard What's awful about it. It gives them something to care for. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:32 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Luellen Collins Clay Luellen Collins Clay I remember someone that had a baby doll and loved her like that Her daughter told me she wish she could be the baby doll. Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 02:33 Manage Belinda Ridgway Belinda Ridgway We did this with my nanna, she too was dimentia and it made a huge difference in her life! She's since passed at age 94 and I have kept this doll. I can't bear to ever part with it! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 11:52 Manage Kathy White Kathy White My mum had a doll for years perphaps I should take it into her , it's still beside her bed !! Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 07:48 Manage Belinda Ridgway Belinda Ridgway Kathy White yes it's amazing, they seem much happier! Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 12:17 Manage Kathy White Kathy White Thanks for the tip Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 12:21 Manage Ahmed Shawky Mohammedin

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Virginia Trudeau Virginia Trudeau My mom was recently given a doll because she started asking where her baby was at night. I live out of state and visited last weekend and was amazed how her doll calmed her in bed. Totally agree with letting their reality be yours too. Happiness is all that matters. ❤️ Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 07:47 Manage Rossy E Nealis Rossy E Nealis This is so beautiful and wonderful . Music therapy works to . I just saw a documentary about dementia patients and music and it was so beautiful it brought me to tears . My great grandma had dementia and sometimes she would even get lost in her own home where she had lived 90 years she passed away at 98 . I Definitely recommended . It's called ( Alive Inside ) it's on Netflix . Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 08:24 Manage Stephen Griswold Stephen Griswold Several years ago, my mother was confined to a rehab hospital from an infection from a sugical pin, in her leg. One of the tools the hospital used, was a life-sized doll which kept the patients calm, and able to focus. Giving reason to care for someone else seems to have a very good effect! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 05:36

Jodi Long My 95 year old Mom also enjoys holding baby dolls.... Sad, but sweet comfort of a wonderful time in her life. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 18:51