إستخدام دمية في العلاج السلوكي للدمنشيا

نشر أحد مستخدمي الفيس بوك عن تجربته في العلاج السلوكي لسيدة لديها دمنشيا بواسطة إعطائها دمية طفل (وشارك الآخرون بتجاربهم عن إستخدام دمية الطفل أو دمية حيوانات أليفة لمن لديه دمنشيا).

وبعض مؤسسات رعاية ألزهيمر تعترف بالعلاج بالدمية Doll therapy ويتم دمجه مع العلاج بالحيوان Pet therapy كأحد حلول علاج العصبية والسلوك المزعج.

وملحق تعليقات بعض الناس دون الإفصاح عن أسمائهم.

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)

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

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من حوالي 10 سنين كنا بنعمل كده مع جدتي - رحمها الله تعالى - (كانت مريضة vascular dementia) .. كنا بنحط في حجرها عروسة اطفال ونقولها "خدي بالك من الطفل ده شوية" .. كانت بتشغل وقتها شوية وتقعد تهز العروسة كأنها ب "تنيم" طفل فعلا... بس ساعات بعد شوية كانت تزهق من العروسة وتقولنا "تعالوا خدوا العيل بتاعكم"!! رحمها الله تعالى..

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 would take a little while to find him. His daughter that lived fairly close the the place would go by almost every night on her way home from work. Well, this one particular night she said she was just exhausted so she didn't think she would go by to check on him. At the last minute she thought, "ya know, I think I'll just run by for a quick minute just to see how he's doing." When she got to the corner to turn into the parking lot she saw a man walking and said she thought 'now that man is gonna get hit.' So she pulled beside him and realized it was her dad she was so thankful she decide to go by there. She's like "dad, what are you doing out here?" His response was "well. I've been waiting on you. I was just coming to see what the holdup was." We also got several letters from administration telling us that they were going to have to raise his rates because he had taken every lamp in the place apart. Lol! He too was one of those social drinkers at his club also. We went in once while we were there on vacation and he told the nursing staff that he needed 'a round for all of his customers that had come to visit him.' Seemed the only one he knew was the daughter and felt comfortable saying anything to her so when she and the nurse aide or whoever it was went to get the Coke/aka Crown & Coke, he told Cathy that if she would get this round that he would get the next because he knew he didn't have enough money (she always made sure he had $2 in his wallet at all times) to pay for everyone's cocktail. But what was really funny was that he also had made a fortune in real Estate over the years so he had rental properties all over the San Diego area. When we got there that day to see him I asked him, "well, how do you like your place?" He said "Awe, it's okay but they want too much for it and it's going to need to be rewired throughout the entire building." He thought he was just checking out the place to buy. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 42 · 24 January 2016 at 15:52

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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

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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

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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 is happily occupied, needs just to be left to do it. I am now a dab hand at repairing door handles, toilet flushes, anything that moves. Bless him he thinks l'm a genius fixing things that he can't.!! By the way l'm nurse and patients l cared for had dolls, teddies, anything they wanted, suffering from dementia or not. You couldn't say to an old lady, fully Compos Mentis, that she couldn't have cuddly toys given by family and the same rule applies to dementia sufferers. Unless it's something that could harm them of course. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January at 02:06

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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

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Fern Langshaw Oset My mother used to like to fold the towels. So she would sit and fold and when she was done I would thank her and go into the bathroom and refold them. But that was fine. it made her happy . She felt useful. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:34

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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

Michelle Thompson What would you suggest for a man? Any thoughts welcome Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 01:43

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

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السلوكيات والمحاكاة لمهنة سابقة

شهادات عن إستخدام العلاج بالدمية أو الحيوان في دور الرعاية أو المنزل

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

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

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

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 home then I went back and got for her for christmas. She was so happy and her friends thought it was a great idea, gave her some company. We buried it with her. I was glad I made her so happy. Like · Reply · 12 · 19 February 2016 at 07:08

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

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 يتبعها التعليق التالي:

Irene Neri All these are making me cry. My mother too. Thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 8 · 10 February 2016 at 02:55

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Coleman His daddy instincts kicked in. Like · Reply · 8 · 9 February 2016 at 08:20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrea Cover My brother has a lamby as well Like · Reply · 1 · 24 February 2016 at 16:58

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

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

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.

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

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

Rebecca Westra Our Mom was the same way during an earlier stage of dementia and she surely loved her "baby"! :-) Amazing isn't it. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:52

Rebecca Westra I also have Moms baby with me since she passed away a few years back. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:54

Denise Renee Bennion This bring back memories of my sweeet mother, she had Alzheimer's. I gave her a doll and she was so happy and wouldn't let go of that doll. Watching this video bring tears I sure miss her. Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 07:16

Fran Brelsford Remember that when I'm in the nursing home 😭😭😭😭😭. Yeah, that would have been good for my mother, she kept saying she was pregnant! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:49

Rose Bailey Yes a doll really helps people get joy inside them. While visiting Sr. Homes I saw many with there dollies and always looking so happy holding them,, God love them😇 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:23

Karen Marie Webster I think it's really amazing my grandma suffered with dementia I had a baby and I was a little nervous at letting her hold her but omg mother instinct kicked in she new what she was doing even tho she didn't remember most things no more! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 19:50

Marie Allen Bought this doll for my grand daughters to play with at our home. It is extremely life like. Her name is Kate. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 19:08

Lois Jewell my mom in nursing home with dementia, they had to take the baby because my mom would not sleep because the baby kept her up all night Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 18:07

Sawnie Ritchie When my mom was in the nursing home some of the women had dolls and their purses. Motherhood is a life long need. Purses too. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 06:56

Stephanie Wagner There was a woman at Mom's dementia care hospice who carried a log shaped and printed pillow and called it her baby. It was so heartbreaking Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:46

Dolores Upton Back in 1965 I was a Nurse's Assistant working at a nursing home. One of my patient suffered with advanced Alzheimer. She cried & called out for her baby constantly. Then one day a "baby" doll appeared. The transformation in that woman was amazing & heartwarming! Wherever her mind was she was now in a happy/content place. Like · Reply · 6 · 20 January 2016 at 20:08 · Edited

Cathy Sgroi My Father has always been a Disney fan, Mickey mouse and Tigger his fav, so I got him some small ones to hold in his hands , some times it is hard to take them away. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 20:30

Valma Wynn There was a lady in my mothers nursing home who done the same thing, called it by her daughters name. How precious. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 04:43

Mackenzie Loesch I work in a nursing home and I've seen woman with baby dolls a lot. It does help them BUT if they have a bad memory with a baby or someone did something to a baby, some days aren't as good as they say. I always say when I get older I will be holding a baby doll thinking it was my first born... ♥️ Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:10

Chris Nichols The ladies love baby dolls. Some men like stuffed animals. It helps them remain calm as it enables them to 'help take care of a baby.' Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 01:01

Nancy Kane People with dementia suffer short term memory loss almost immediately, but their long term memory lasts a very long time. Finding different ways to stimulate the minds of people suffering with dementia like movies, music, baby dolls, old pictures, etc. are an important part of keeping people with dementia at a manageable mental level for as long as possible. So, not only is this absolutely joyous, it's also incredibly important to keeping this woman in good health. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:32

Maija Igbo This is so creepy! I have witnessed this in real life and it's a real wonder how she can decipher a living baby from a lifeless doll! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:28

Vickie Unger Thornhill I can imagine that any mom, no matter how long ago and how lost the mind, would not somehow remember the joy of holding their babe the first time. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 04:36

Cathy Smith Beeseck When my daughter took her new doll to show my grandma in the nursing home all the ladies wanted to hold it. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:09

Ann Ready I also got my mums teddy called gabby burried with her It was in hospital and everything way my mum she just loved it x Like · Reply · 1 · 29 February 2016 at 01:37

Marilyn Bertram Kaczmar I believe it. My Grandma is 100 and never stopped playing with dolls and being a girl at heart. She is my greatest inspiration. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:44

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Alexis Portela Awww.. So sweet LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 15 · 21 January 2016 at 03:47

Sarah Reyes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ such a beautiful story, brought tears to my eyes!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 30 · 21 January 2016 at 10:06

Megan Zorich Oh man that's gorgeous Rose. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13 · 21 January 2016 at 10:23

Saige-Alexandra Denson 😍 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 14:18

Carrie Roberts-Clark ♡♡♡ LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 20:07

Joyce Penelope Smith Dont make me cry!!! How sweet LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 03:31

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Lindsey Munguia Rofl the storys r great keep them comeing mead my night LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 22 January 2016 at 05:35

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

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

Jewels Covet I love reading all these stories! Thank you all for sharing! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13 · 26 January 2016 at 21:51

Yolanda Rivera Sad but at the same time sweet. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 30 January 2016 at 08:04

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

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

Delores Mullen Scuffham This is precious to see! She lit up! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 1 February 2016 at 15:57

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

Krystle Poulson That's beautiful LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 5 February 2016 at 04:56

Bryony Delaney Lovely x LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 6 February 2016 at 22:57

Porscha Boynton Adorable that made me cry... LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 13 February 2016 at 01:00

Sondra Cherry That's a beautiful story!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 09:56

Sondra Bergman This is beautiful!!!! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 · 17 February 2016 at 18:45

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

Alex Tsanga Am like #2325...amazing story LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 07:39

Vivienne Rowan Fabulous and great idea was so touched xx LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 19 February 2016 at 18:47

Kevin Coade This is truly amazing LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 29 February 2016 at 23:26

Kate Purcell This is beautiful to watch LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 1 March 2016 at 12:37

Lorrie Bridge Gardner I love this. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 21 January at 14:18

Sheila Petrick Beautiful gesture for this woma,brought the past back for her! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 3 February 2016 at 01:05

Denise J James How wonderful! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:49

Brenda M. Bach Thank You Karen. Your generosity is amazing! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 16:06

Susan Bretzke That is wonderful LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 20 January at 12:12

Faylene Calabro Awesome! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 January at 20:57

Debbie Warfield You are an awesome Mom!

Shannon Cavanagh Beautiful. Means he adored you! Sorry for your loss Like · Reply · 4 · 9 February 2016 at 15:31

Sondra Cherry Beautiful story Cyndi! I'm sorry for your loss as well, God bless. Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 10:01

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

Ashley Douglas Aww, that's priceless! ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss Like · Reply · 26 March 2016 at 09:57

Marie Bauer Galpin He must have been a wonderful Father like my Dad Like · Reply · 15 November 2016 at 05:02

Betty Lemasters Heartwarming 🌺💕 Like · Reply · 1 · 19 February 2016 at 19:23

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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

Karin de Nijs Bless them dear Lord I pray. In Jesus name Amen Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 22:28

Donna Klein Nice to see such love given so easely

Michelle Thompson Thank you Lou 😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:30

Megan Zorich That's so sweet! Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 10:24

Ivy Barish Love this. You're awesome. Like · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 03:34

Laura Marie Santoro Ur awesome!!! 😊 Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 03:41

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

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

Melissa Hudson Oh my goodness I just melted.. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January at 21:10

Susanne Syddall That is so very precious 💞

Carole Ann Walton-hawk Great idea...god she has you

Maureen Hooper Amen. Thank you. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 22:53

Sandra Edwards Gellar You are awesome! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 16:37

Laurie Bennett Wonderful :') Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 23:12

Paulette Hill So sweet and thoughtful... Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 07:19

Sue Bodishbaugh Thank you for your gift to them! Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 20:53

Mary Daniels Benko You dear Lady are an Angel. Like · Reply · 7 February at 07:34Maureen Hooper Amen. Thank you. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 22:53

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

Mary Sloan i was. :) Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 11:28

Amelia Barnes Carney That's a beautiful story. Like · Reply · 4 · 22 January 2016 at 07:10

Susan Bettys A sweet story... Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 16:35

Kathy Gee Awwww... Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 01:16

Jae Marie you just made me cry Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 08:04

Cheryl Davis So glad you had that moment with her.

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

Rolana Havener Lol! Too funny!

Kãtë Løuíse I think it's amazing xx

Laurie Bennett I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

Delois Allen So beautiful so happy to know that she has her grandmother at home and taking care of her this is priceless!!! Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 00:08

Mary O Connor This works very well for some dimentia sufferers, but not for all of them.. Lovely to see that it brings comfort and distraction to this lovely lady.. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 01:50

Carol Cook I found this video to be Deeply moving.how beautiful to see her smile and love on the baby. I believe we all need someone to love on. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 07:41

Nisha Wakefield Absolutely precious ....seeing the compassion and understanding this woman's family has in getting her this doll.....wish more people had their mindset. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:35 · Edited

Dawn McGill It's one thing to loose Hope in this World but to loose ones memory has got to be so devastating to them an the families that have all but been forgotten in the haze of dementia so sad but so difficult for them as well!!! In a Life that hopes for good health in our geriatric years only to not be able to enjoy those Golden years but in a fog of forgotteness it's so sweet to see this sweet lady emerging out of the fog to hold the baby as she once did!! Beautiful! Hold onto them as long as you can for they are such precious Souls!!!! Amen! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:45

Teresa Hastings I wanna buy one for each of the residents I care for. It is a blessing to see such a response in this woman . Dementia is so unfair and a cruel thief Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 20:23

Clara Sue Adcock Newton Once a mother, the need to have a baby remains in the heart. That's why we have so many fur babies or dote on our grands. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:09

Leota Marvos That is so sweet of the person who gave that woman happiness in the days she has here on earth, thank God that angels help !! Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 01:28

PabloMaria Rivas Dementia robs you of your memory, but motherhood always prevails as she never forgot how to rock, hold and cradle a baby❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:49

Elegance Smith Omg how sad x she was a baby once herself x then a young woman/mother then that cruelest of all ..... Time hit her hard it's called getting old 🙈... Bless her xxx Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:03

Nicola Riggott This just breaks my heart. This beautiful lady has so much love to give. I hope others see this and maybe give happiness to other people. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 11:51

Jeanne Hanson It takes so little to make them feel needed in life when dementia consumes their minds. Oh so sad!!! I have gone thru this sad life with parent &it is heart breaking!!!! Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 07:39

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Louise D'Agostino Lori Sims Low Oh no that's a shame 😱 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:06

Yolanda Rivera Sad but at the same time sweet. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 6 · 30 January 2016 at 08:04

Dolores Soulier Rose you made me cry.. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 08:48

Ashleigh Blake Jean Graham I hope you spoke up LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 16:34

Mur Mur 😂 LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 19:12

Rainy Daze Binzer That is so touching. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 21 January at 01:35

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

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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

Kathy Brown See. It just takes compassion mixed with love and caring! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 11 · 21 January 2016 at 23:08

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

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

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

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

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

Megen Yerman Sheila Flohr Harvey maybe pop just needs a pretend farm?? LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2 · 2 February 2016 at 05:09

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

Shervonda Boyd Thats so sweet! My papaw had alhetimezers LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 19:10

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

Ashleigh Blake Sarah Reyes me too LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 16:32

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

Hermoso Carino Beautiful,that make me cry.memories LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 03:28

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lou Pietersen Great I'll have a look. Thanks Maxine Daniel 😉 Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 11:37

Susan Bacon Lynn Spencer a double loss - how you must ache. My condolences Like · Reply · 2 · 13 February 2016 at 18:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 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

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

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

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

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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

Kara Garner How precious. LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 07:02

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

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

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

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

Coleen Cartwright Puckett I am going to see her this week and I am going to get her a baby doll. And Heather, she might just name it Heather. Thanks Megan. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:57

Sharon Johnson Beautiful & heartbreaking all at once. I'm crying my eyes out. I wish we could have done that for our momma when she was sick all those years ago, but we didn't think of this. It's a lovely way to give them a light in their eyes. 💙💔💜❤️ Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:33 · Edited

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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

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

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 out hymn books. When we were done my oldest son would not leave until he said a personal goodbye to each person, even folks out on the periphery of the room. When my husband took his confirmation class up to help with a service the kids seemed uncomfortable, but our little ones would run up to visit their elderly friends. I'm so thankful we did that! LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 86 · 21 January 2016 at 11:10 · Edited

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Michelle Perrier I 100% agree Like · Reply · 7 · 22 January 2016 at 06:22

Marie Appert Needed, useful, and have a purpose!!! Like · Reply · 5 · 22 January 2016 at 23:58

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

Deb Marshall So very true! Like · Reply · 1 · 26 January 2016 at 14:06

Veronica Martinez Hernandez Very true they need to feel that they matter and are needed. Like · Reply · 2 · 30 January 2016 at 16:53

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

Doreen Sim Yes I agree we all need a purpose to make every day worthwhile. Like · Reply · 3 · 12 February 2016 at 15:11

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

Tammy Guess Mcintyre That was my thought exactly when I saw this. Like · Reply · 1 · 14 February 2016 at 19:48

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

Vicki Campbell And then we just exit...for home Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 10:00

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

Sandra Miranda I agree... sadly.. Like · Reply · 1 · 30 May 2016 at 07:43

Elaine Pattie You are right April ,young or old we all want to feel needed . Like · Reply · 8 July 2016 at 12:25

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

Mims Lax Shepas I agree Like · Reply · 1 · 3 January at 05:26

Paul Gill Very well said Like · Reply · 1 · 3 January at 21:17

Diane McNamara Agree 100% Like · Reply · 20 January at 18:24

Gwen Bush You and I are on the same wavelength I feel the same way. Like · Reply · 22 January at 07:14

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kerry Parsons Good for you. Thank you for being kind enough to speak up Like · Reply · 3 · 28 January 2016 at 14:57

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

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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

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

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

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

Virginia Rifkin We had baby dolls in St Margaret for our loving family. X

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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

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

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

Megan Zorich Yeah just any doll from a shop :) Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:41

Michelle Brooke-Light Baby annabelle is the doll in this video 😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:23

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 .😍

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

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

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

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

Darlene Maxwell Wells Oh so sad they didn't get her the doll she remembered. 😟 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:34

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Maureen Hooper What a shame. They need to be educated. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kathy Kalayci So sorry for your loss- I miss my mother dearly too Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:38

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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

Trisha Sturgeon Love ya mom! You and Wayne are always in my prayers! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:58

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Desiree Cox I didn't know she kept baby dolls that is the cutest thing! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:58

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

Carol Reinstein Where are you located and what do your dolls look like and cost? Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 12:04

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

Lisa Wilkenfeld Kirk This might be my new project. Love it Like · Reply · 7 · 21 January 2016 at 21:48

Karin de Nijs May God bless u abundantly Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 22:29

Karissa Moen Where can you purchase these ? Online? Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:40

Andrea Bryant @lesia henry tucker ....you are an angel! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 00:16

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

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

Tara Whitaker Lesia you are an Angel! God bless you!!!❤️ Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 04:22

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

Jodi Foster'Hicks God bless you, Leisia Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:40 · Edited

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

Vicky Lockyear thats awesone Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:51

Vicky Lockyear i would think that in their minds.they are real.. Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 11:52

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

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

Erica Lopez-Ruiz Elisa López A "doll adoption" program?! How precious is that? ! Like · Reply · 8 · 23 January 2016 at 01:49

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

Angela Robison You are an angel on earth Like · Reply · 5 · 24 January 2016 at 12:54

Nancy Ploch You are a real life Angel from Heaven, Lesia! Like · Reply · 5 · 25 January 2016 at 09:01

Jo Ann Davis Buzhardt Thank you for this loving gift to so many! Like · Reply · 6 · 26 January 2016 at 03:28

Caryn Anne Price Do you have a website or contact details please? X Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 17:43

Donna J Lippert You are a very caring person. Bless you Like · Reply · 3 · 28 January 2016 at 05:24

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

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

Kel Heart What a superb idea! 👍 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:50

Amy Beacom Maureen Flannery a new purpose for your doll babies? Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 19:04

Laurie Bennett Tara Whitaker Google life-like baby dolls Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 22:59

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

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

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

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

Dawanna Brown God bless your beautiful soul... Like · Reply · 1 · 4 February 2016 at 07:50

Cindy Spencer This is wonderful Like · Reply · 1 · 6 February 2016 at 21:28

Irene Neri Did you ever have one of them take the dolls eyeballs out? Like · Reply · 1 · 10 February 2016 at 02:54

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

Elaine Pattie Hannah Leigh Thank you for liking my comment Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 05:05

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

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

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

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

Beverly Geibel Brenda M. Bach welcome and God Bless right back to you! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 17:52

Sondra Cherry God Bless you Lesia! Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 09:58

Elaine Pattie Thank you Sondra glad you like my comment ,Elaine Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 11:58

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

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

Tara Hickey You are a beautiful person! Like · Reply · 1 · 1 March 2016 at 11:56

Maggie Lynn Badeck Angeles Ramirez toys r us or Walmart Like · Reply · 3 · 1 March 2016 at 19:56

Vicki Campbell Gods work, ty Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 09:59

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

Chatone Morrison Thank you for being awesome. Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 16:41

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

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

Sue Clements That is such an amazing idea!!! Well done you 👍🏻👏🏻 Like · Reply · 6 March 2016 at 21:54

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

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

Rachel Friel Ah bless Like · Reply · 15 June 2016 at 01:38

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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

Rachel Sralla I do remember that. 💕 Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 17:49

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Minerva Casillas It reminds me of mom 😍😍 Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:11

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon Smith Overstreet Elaine Mincey Arnold, she is still there and still has her baby. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:52

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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

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

Darlene Maxwell Wells Live babies are nice too if you have plenty of supervisors. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:50

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nancy Ploch God bless you! Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 10:12

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kristie Kelly Thank you for taking the time to share. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:20

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maxine Daniel Thank you x Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:25

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Marie N Drew Kessler I loved ur grandma Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:11

Carrie N Bryan Enyart She was funny! Miss her Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:11

Marie N Drew Kessler I was always told to feed the chickens Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:13

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suzette Morris This is so sad but so beautiful at the same time 😔😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:16

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

Suzette Morris I had little tears but a smile on my face Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:27

Renée Campbell 😘 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:31

Suzette Morris Getting soft in out 'old' age 😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:33

Renée Campbell Lol certainly are! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:35

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Amy Mullins Maynard What's awful about it. It gives them something to care for. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:32

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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

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

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

Belinda Ridgway Kathy White yes it's amazing, they seem much happier! Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 12:17

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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

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

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

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Patricia Hodgson We do this at my workplace, but the real babies they love.so any new mums that have a new Bub bring them into an aged care facility and share your joy with us😀 Like · Reply · 4 · 19 January 2016 at 15:34

Amy Mullins Maynard Why not try the baby dolls give them something to care for. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:34

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Cynthia Davis Cynthia Davis I see this all the time in dementia patients. To have a purpose in their confusing world and to have their greatest instincts and memories fulfilled works true miracles. Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 00:22

Sharon Irish My mother did the same thing with a doll after she was diagnosed and she died with the doll next to her in bed. she took it everywhere with her. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 21:37

Mary Stacey My mother did things like that. My heart hurt so. She always had such a awesome look on her face when she saw a child. I miss her so much. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 21:35

Marjorie Guggemos My heart is filled to see that the basic need to be needed, and to give love, are essential to a good quality of life. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 02:24

Corrinne Coffman Cottle Reminds me of Grandma and too bad we didn't have a doll like that when she would come to our house looking for her baby💕💕😂 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 16:54

Maxine Russell Very touching. I work in senior home and u get see life at a Diffient way trust. It open up your eyes. I love my job and I love senior. Times it breaks your heart all they need is someone. Chat with take time for them. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 03:25

Angie Lee Carli I hope and pray i do not offend anyone and by all means do what you can to make the elderly happy and to ease the grief that has already begun to sit in with Alzheimers. It is a slow death for all involved. I, for one, would happily and willingly not want to be sitting and kissing a plastic doll. I would not want to think the lady next door is my dead sister. Or that the clothes i have on is the womans down the hall. Where in this gracious world would want any treatment less....less...than a loved family pet. We are encouraged to have a living will but in my opinion being in a nursing home with Alzheimers is not living. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:19

Bobbi Moreno So I'm confused. What would be your recommendation then? I am willing to bet every last cent that I have that there is not a single person ever who said "dang, I really want dementia, won't that be fun". I am sure that you have never had to take care o...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 06:36

Cindy Davis Boudreaux I lost my mom to Alzheimer's a year ago after a long battle. This is the most cruel disease I've ever seen. There are no good or easy choices with this horrific disease. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:48

Belina Chamings I don't understand what your saying really. Dementia is a cruel disease yes. At some point though often people need to be on a home. I've worked in homes and also community. I see what it does to the family members who are full time carers to their li...See more Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:27

Amy Mullins Maynard If that plastic doll brings joy to someone what's the harm. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:39

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Danielle Cameron Danielle Cameron There is an old dear called Flo in the same ward as my dad who is at her happiest when she has 'the baby' in her arms... Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:31

Sheree Poole I use to my baby to see my nan who also had dementia/alzhimers and she never forgot who we were and thought my baby was hers so I just used to say yes he is Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:17

Joan Carman I think those are all great ideas. Older folks stop living when everything they love is taken away or gone. They (all humans) need to be nurtured and loved and have a sense of purpose. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:25 · Edited

Pam Allen Moberly Really enjoyed this story. I visit a nursing home in my area every week. A church in the community bought baby dolls to be given to the residents. Every time I go to the nursing home I see one or usually more of the residents with their "babies". I really believe it brings comfort to them. Glad it can bring them comfort. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 01:29

Denne Parker Bayes I gave my mother a doll and she loves it! Also a stuffed bear and she thinks that is a dog! Bless this sweet woman. So wonderful to see the joy in this women's eyes. <3 <3 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 11:40

Carol Vance How wonderful! You can tell she was a great mother, as her maternal instincts kicked in and she cares so sweetly for the doll/child. God bless her!! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:11

Sylvia MacNeil my mom suffered from dementia and she always liked to hold on to her Teddy. the same one for many years. it comforted her. xox Like · Reply · 2 · 19 January 2016 at 18:11

Linda Schipp I could cry my.mother in law had a baby doll. When she died the doll was buried with her she called her hannah. Great idea Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 21:27

Diane Gilmore Aww so beautiful once a mum always a mum no matter what love this my heart melted to see this beautiful lady's wee face the joy and happiness and love she shared . God bless her x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:43

Judi Baller-Fabian I can understand that. Little girls love dolls and women who have dementia may be drawn to the same psychology. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 06:25

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Jayne Chiuchiarelli I have seen this work with so many men and women with dementia. Giving love and care is just human nature. It gives life meaning and purpose. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 16:54 · Edited

Cheryl Raven How beautiful this lovely lady has found purpose again in her life when dementia had taken so much away from her. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 10:44

Aleida Garcia This is an excellent strategy. I cared for my mother as well as worked with nursing home residents and we have to learn to understand them in their world and honor it Like · Reply · 5 · 19 January 2016 at 17:35

Nicole Chambers Was training in this when in care work and music ,old work tools baby dolls ,old pictures all help with the brain to keep working , when not able to move make a tray up with tools they use to use ,or knitting needles, or photos etc tied to the tray and leave on there lap to keep there fingers and mind working loved it going back into it soon x Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:05

Tiana Blankenship I remember when my grandmother suffer dementia my mother found her playing with class dolls as if it was her baby. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 18:04

Bonnie Wassel Amazing what our minds will do. One woman at nursing home has her baby.. cuddles with her all day long. Has Demetrius or altheimers Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 14:35

Mitzi Wilkerson Herrell I bought a doll for a lady when I worked at the nursing home- way before we heard of Alzheimer's. "Granny carried her" chil' "with her all day, talking to it. I tried that with Mama, but it didn't work 😞 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:31

Jandina Gran Konop I remember when we would go visit my husbands grandfather. Our daughter was just a tiny baby. All those little women just wanted to hold a baby. They would ask if they could hold the little dolly. Used to break my heart. Love the idea of a baby doll for them! Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 07:52

Amy Knutson My grandpa and his 1st wife my biological grandma had alzheimers, they have past away about 17 years ago now one of their son's (my dad) has dementia. For a while he has been slowly forgetting words, I have notice he don't say my name, but I know he remember me. He will always be strong and try his hardest to fight the disease as long as he can. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 04:19

Anthony Pope That's I good idea did a dementia course with the NHS so I understand what they must be going through it also lost family with it they had vascular dementia so with the doll give some kind of life back Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:35

Tara Leatherwood Cook Sarah Leininger, she says she gave her Nana the gift and said it was a doll. But, her Nana saw nothing but a baby. Still treats it like a baby till this day, huge improvement for her. It's in the comments. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 16:49

Sharen Dann How beautiful. This video made me well up. The look of love in Nanas eyes. You can see the maternal instinct kick in and her face light up as if she is remembering her own children bring babies. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:26

Heather Criner My great grandma had one. =( it deff made her last few months more calm for her. The nurses were wonderful and would even hold her baby while she ate or bathed. Brought tears to my eyes...(Alzheimer's) Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 21:15 · Edited

Diane Jex God love her. This lovely doll has given this lovely lady her purpose in a hazey existence. My mum has had dementia for over 15 years and anything that gives her joy is a blessing. Just remember dementia doesn't discriminate. Love to all those families and their loved ones that are traveling the same road we are it is a very long and winding road. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 23:54

Jamie Anne A sweet lady that lives at the rest home has her babydoll that she loves so much!! One minute she has that doll by the arm/foot/leg and the next time you see her..her shirt is pulled up and shes breastfeeding. It's so funny and so sweet!!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 05:57

Angela Smith We had baby dolls in a dementia unit I worked at, they were a real comfort to a lot of the women qne men x Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 12:34

Joyce Lloyd How beautiful, isn't God amazing, he gave someone the idea to give this lady a baby doll and it transformed her into a person with joy. Thang you for sharing this. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 08:25

Connie Smith That was Amazing ~ actually awesome to see how much she was enjoying the baby doll that has baby sounds !!!!!  :-) The way she was laughing , talking & loving on the doll was a joy to watch ~ especially after reading the way she had been gone in so many ways. It's sad to hear & see a loved one suffer from any disease, to know that you can't do anything to make them better hurts you even more !!! The Granddaughter giving her Grandmother the doll was a wonderful blessing for both & the changes it made has given their family some more happy memories of the Grandmother !!!!!  :-)  :-)  :-) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 15:08

Brenda Housand Norris My Mother died with Alzheimers. Before she forgot how to do everything, she held a baby doll like it was real. It calmed her so much!! It would break your heart!! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:09

Kennedy Faye-Anne Butler When I did clinical's at the nursing home for my CNA license we had a resident who had a pink stuffed bear named Pinky one of the nurses there gave to her and she carried him everywhere and always made sure she had snacks for him always made sure he was warm and wrapped up in his blankie and if she ever realized she forgot him in her room she would immediately go and get him because she didn't want Pinky to be alone Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 15:27

Carol Bryant Sullivan My mom took many gently used and not used stuffed animals to the local nursing home. Even the men wanted an animal. One elderly man with dementia asked for a horse. Mom got him one. Every time we saw him he had the horse, carried it with him everywhere. God bless my mom's thoughtful heart. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:05

Erana Rua Love it gorgeous keep up the good work our nanas and papas need to keep their spark alive I love it thank you to those people that truly love our oldies and care for them properly and lovingly thank you God bless you love our oldies it's our turn now Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 15:03

Marti K Jordak Just found my mom has cancer. Came to her state to help out and b with her. I think she has early dementia. She is 86 yrs old. I brought my little Yorkie with me. My mom has loved and loved her and my Yorkie my mom. I think it has been a blessing and good for everyone.😊 Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 22:05

Christine Warne OH, my mom cherished the baby doll I got her... My Dad hated it. It was much harder for him to pretend everything was ok if she took care of the doll. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 02:22

Awilda Cordero Santiago My mom has Alzheimer's and she has her dolls too. That is the only thing that comforts her and makes her relax. It's awesome to see and know they happy especially when they can't communicate there feelings like my mom. Love this and happy for her ❤️❤️ Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 17:11 · Edited

Maria Speers Beautiful that is all I can say,may our Lord please her and the family around her, this is called LOVE Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:41

Teal Nordquist My Grandmother was given a doll as well. It gave her so much Life and let her remember us for a few months longer. :) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 09:29

Deanna Marie Shovan This does work but my mother is also a head injury patient there was a patient at a nursing facility that carried her baby doll every where and she tried feeding her doll Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 18:24

Colleen Williams She's living with dementia not suffering! Love the fact she loves her "baby" in the nursing/dementia home I work in the residents love "babies" one lady doesn't leave hers alone 😊 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:31

Delores Bius My grandmother at 94 had a doll she thought was me. Over the yrs Ive given dolls to friends whose mothers had Alzheimers, incldg my dermatologists, & they report much happiness that way! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 22:35

Marisa Sepulveda My grandmother had dementia and she carried her doll (baby) around with her almost everywhere she went. When I saw this I almost cried remembering it. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 19:15

Mel Harris That is lovely, my nan has dementia maybe that will help her as she is not herself when left alone so I'm thinking if she thinks of something else it will make her smile and be my nan Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 22:10

Antoon Jozef Huntjens Too bad that in our society today families are no longer "attatched" and it is little wonder that dementia is on the rise...older people feel like there is no usefulness left in them when family no longer make any connections. Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 18:56

Alysha Schloeman This gives me several different feelings. My grandma had dementia also and from what I was told she would keep an extra pair of shoes in her purse because she was afraid someone would steal the ones off her feet. This therapy is great for bringing life and happiness back to a dementia patient but also kind of sad to watch. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:44

Elaine L Biggs How lovely to see her so happy and how she not forgotten how to take care of her baby because that is what she thinks perhaps it should be used for author ladies Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:13

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Isabel Gregorvich My mother Nellie has end stage Alzheimer's, when she sees children or babies on TV she smiles. That motherly instinct is still there. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 19:59

Sandra Hart Blessings to you and your mom. Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 00:59

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Pamela Keen-Sumners Pamela Keen-Sumners Oh how sad but al least she has comfort now . i used to work in a nursing home and we had a patient there that would diaper her baby all day long i was 18 then and it made me cry to see here going though this. I was told she had been a nurse all her life and no family ever came to see her watch me me cry even more how could you treat your mother, wife, grandmother this way ? Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 10:46

Gail Poulin Beautiful story we gave our mom a pet dog not real she was elated .Nuturing is natural so is maternal instinctd. Never lost or forgotten. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:49

Kimberlee Bruce So did my grandma, I told my mom to buy her one, cuz she kept looking for her son and my mom fought it for a min I said trust me she had Alzheimer's get her one, she instead of calling him Bobby, her son named it Sugar foot!! You have to roll with the punches with Alzheimer's ,I worked with many! Sad disease but I loved each one!! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:00

Danielle Hibbard-Ladd My Tia had lots of babies, but I don't think she had a crying one. She had a standing toddler, at least two different baby dolls and some stuffed animals. They all had names. Mostly they stayed in her room, but she was in her room quite often. Now I wonder if she was playing with the dolls. Probably relieved stress and anxiety when she wasn't tossing back a drink and watching Jerry Springer. 😁 Good times, good times. Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 19:16

Angie Leshures I brought my 4 month old son to see my grandmother at a long term care facility and everyone wanted to see and say hi to my son. I keep meaning to bring him back for a visit even though my grandmother has since passed away Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 00:07

Pauline McGregor Oh bless. How can anyone question the joy in her eyes. With dementia you can forget a lot of things, but a mothers maternal instinct will always remain. #livelifelovelife Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 05:15

Stephanie Tomich Tlachac This is such an awesome video. Love seeing her take care of the doll like she was a baby. Watching her smile and laugh and cuddle it. They should put baby dolls in all care centers. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:26

Ruth Cody-Edwards My Mother had a stroke plus suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's little things like that doll is their reality!! I lived it with my mother I took care of her in her home right up until 2 months before her passing. I got her a puppy chihuahua and terrier mix the only time that dog left her side was to go out and potty. Sadly Mother past Feb of 04 . I still have her dog to this day!! Like · Reply · 1 · 29 January 2016 at 22:12

Gail White This touched my heart so much I was bout to cry. She really opened up for this little baby. (Doll). To her it was a real baby. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 06:59

Carol Gerry Noyes My mother is in a memory care facility. she's really in the early stages, I think. She's in and out of reality right now, but in one of her clearer moments she said that it's hard to lose your independence and not having anyone need you anymore is awful. Maybe that's what the dolls help with, they're needed again. I'll remember this for the future. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:24

Maria Mihailidis My mum at one stage went through this thinking she just had a baby,sad but good in a way it gives them the strength n hope to want to live for that child Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 04:28

Linda Sandman My mothers hospice nurse recommended a doll which turned out to be incredible- she passed away with her baby in her arms! Like · Reply · 1 · 3 February 2016 at 06:15

Brittany Anstey Dementia is the most heartbreaking thing to me in this life. It is so amazing to see this woman happy and active with her new baby. Sweet lady ❤❤❤❤ Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 06:54

Lindsey Sophia Dawson This brought me to tears, the joy on her face is just beautiful. Just goes to show how natural the love for a child is. ☺️ X Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 19:11

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Andrea Long That's so nice...I work with clients with Alzheimer's and they are the most loving people to be around one of my client u had to have her baby doll soon a she came n the center... Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 00:40

Robin Elliott No matter what is going on in your life, god always.😇 meets our needs.god bless you.Thank you for your kindness to the folks in the dementia ward.😇 Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 20:17

Phyllis Casoria Amazing!! What a beautiful thing for their families also to see some life come back in to their loved ones. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:59

Roummy Ehman I love this video. Please families if you know someone in this situation, consider giving them a baby doll. We see this happening at extendicare every day. e We now have a nursery set up with a cradle, clean Clothes [ for baby ], and some musical...See more Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 17:40

Amy Wise-King Where can we order one? My mother InLaw is suffering with Alzheimer's and I would love to get her one. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 06:07

Maxine Daniel Hi, it's my Nana in the video and I gave her the doll. It is a Baby Annabel doll by Zapf Creations x Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 22:27

Amy Wise-King Thank you so much! Praying for your Nana! She is so sweet! I hope to get baby Annabel for my Mother InLaw! Thank you so much for sharing you video! Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 07:45

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Marlene McWilliams Marlene McWilliams I love dolls but i don't have dementia. I just never had dolls growing up. If your mother loves dolls, don't take it for granted that she has dementia. And don't argue with her if she says she doesn't. Even if she does. Talk it over with her doc . Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 18:23

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Maria A. Ruelas So sweet. And such a kind gesture. Made me want to cry, because my only brother would not let me see my mother in her last dying days. He is a very angry man. My heart aches for him. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:00

Shawn Winekoff-Richmond I'm sorry for that. That's cruel and he will have to live with that one. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:46

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Lori French Zelenka Lori French Zelenka They remember when their kids/nieces/nephews were babies and they took care of them. It helps comfort them. She would sing to her "baby" and dress it. Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 05:40

Catherine Bruner Bailey What happens when reality becomes real and she notices that that doll is not real she is going to be hurts and feel deceived by everyone. I think doll therapy is good as long it's it's just a doll . It talking and crying when she comes out of her dementia state and actually has clarity it's going to be really bad and maybe she might get violent. That's not good for anybody including her. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 01:19

Susan Hopkins Teresa— so glad June got to always have her four-legged fur babies. Looking at photos of Peetle O Poohheart yesterday. Back in her therapy dog days, she was sitting in my dad's lap in some & keeping watch over him in bed in others— also some photos of her & Cashmere (!!) hanging out in the couch. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 16:39 · Edited

Gayle Cooper As a Dementia Nurse I have witnessed this many times... It's just beautiful to see, also old time Music and Movies work a treat. To see their feet shuffling and tapping brings such joy. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 12:34

Jeanne Lebrun a mother's heart is forever. this is so sweet, I love the joy and happiness in this lady's eyes and smile. thanks for sharing. :) Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 18:30

Sharron Nerren That's so precious. That's all she needed is something that needs your Nana. I worked with elderly people especially women are always needed. When you are needed that keeps you going. I know that that's so true for me. God bless that sweet granddaughter for loving and taking care of that sweet Nana. God bless you all. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 20:00

Sue Sizer I had a lady a took care of Mary when she started getting agitated I would give her a doll to hold and she would calm down for hours and thats why I love my job Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 02:49

Barbz Lavemai This is the usual I remember this elderly lady at my nanas rest home took her baby doll everywhere with her. This is beautiful Tina Kristina Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:32

Beth Haltom This is so great to see her happiness.I wished I had known about this when my aunt suffered from Alzheimer's for 12 years.God bless her sweet spirit. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:21

Atonia Greer Zabawa My great Grandmother had a doll also. She would feed it and change its clothes. I would go visit her and she would hold my newborn and I would hold her baby doll. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:07

Kathy Williams My mother had 14 children 89 grandchildren and 113 great grandchildren she has dementia and is soothed by a baby doll too Like · Reply · 1 · 6 February 2016 at 04:24

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Tracey Crull I went to nursing school right out of high school (1985) and was also taught to bring patients back to reality but you can't do that with a dementia or psychotic patient. patients confused right after anesthesia it works great for, but the others get angry and accuse you of lying and then they don't trust you! Anyone who has ever brought a young child to a nursing home has seen the joy on the patient's faces as soon as you walk in the door, every one there loves little kids. Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 16:48

Beverly Hawkins That is so beautiful . My Mother worked at a nursing home and she would get dolls and take them into patience . They loved the dolls would sit and rock and love them . Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:43

Samantha Tresa This is so super sweet! I think a woman's truest love is the love she has for her baby. Took her back to that most perfect place. Love!! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 19:19

Barbara Prine Hope bought my momma a baby doll. She carried he baby everywhere :) and loved he so much. The end was so hard, but that's was such a bitter sweet memory Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:33

Debby DeMarco While I was in nursing, the geriatric home I worked in, the female residents particularly relived their "baby days" often times even to the point of "laboring" - it was quite touching to see the joy it would bring. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:27

Margaret Fulcher This is quite a common thing when a person has dementia. They seem to revert back to their childhood and class this as their baby. It is so sad to see but gives comfort to it's owner . Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 17:03

Becky Jackson I worked for n a nursing home and brought baby dolls in for the elder women and the joy in there eyes was wonderful Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 07:07

Jamie Neal Reminds me of my Grandma. She passed away two years ago she had dementia for about 6 years. She loved her baby dolls Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 17:22

Sharon Hutchinson So lovely to see her happy. It's amazing that it works. Wish I had of known about this when my lovely step mum was around, she had Alzheimer's for 10years. x great the family put this up to help others. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 02:52

Linda Cannon I can well believe this. I work in a care home and when my kids visit me, all the residents come to life on seeing and talking to the kids Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 22:40

Graham Evans My Grandmother is suffering from dementia and her doll has given her someone in a somewhat lonely existence. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 12:27

Susan Drury So heart warming I too know what is like for your Mom not to know you broke my heart she did get better but was never quite the same My beautiful Mom passed away but she will always be in my heart someday I will hug her again Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:42

Gail Lands This is wonderful. I love seeing her smi lk e and care for the doll it has given her a reson...thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:52

Ivonne Mojica Gaetan My mom has Alzheimer's and when my sister in-law was studying to be a medical assistant, she talked to one of her teachers about her and suggest giving my mom a doll. My mom loves it and God forbid if we accidentally bumped the head or hit the baby she gets mad at us. She holds the doll all day playing, hugging and kissing it. Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 19:55

Jill A. Griggs Such a beautiful story. I'll bet she lives longer because of her baby, and the nurturing she knows this baby needs. Once a mother, always a mother! Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 07:49

Sandra Ryle Seeing that this lady has lost a lot, if a doll brings her joy, comfort and happiness, so be it! Never too old.😊 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 14:18

Sue Schible Slane When Mama was still able to be out and about if she happened to wander away from us even a little bit it was to see a baby or an infant. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:11

Maria De La O When grandma was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We took out an old male doll that sis and I had since we were in elementary school. It looks very real (I still have it in my closet). Grandma used to sit in the sofa with or next to "Johnny", she always gave him TLC, it was her baby. She even argued with him not to say sang, talked and smiled with him. It is certainly a miraculous and memorable therapy. Thanks for bringing me those wonderful memories! Like · Reply · 8 · 20 January 2016 at 20:35 · Edited

Laryssa Oulton Tammy Oulton this happened to nana too! But she lost her baby.. Maybe I will have to bring one of Brinells to give to her! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 16:28

Carol Iles Your reaction was beautiful. I try to share with folks whenever I find myself in a conversation about how hurt a family member is when they can't connect with their dementia family member, t try to find what part of their past life they're comfortable and join them there instead of trying to make them join in yours. Angst on the affected person is unnecessary. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:04

Celeste Hart-Legere Maxine, Thank you for sharing your video. I also work with people with Dementia and when a baby doll works for someone---it is great. It really shows her love and competence and and that is what people with Dementia need. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 16:20

Sally Campbell Silva Anyone wanting a first-hand view of this need only visit a local nursing home. There are doll caregivers everywhere. Very sweet. I worked with the elderly and knew one lady who was sure her stuffed animal kitty was real, also. Like · Reply · 1 · 29 January 2016 at 03:30 · Edited

Rachel Crawford My grandma has Alzheimer's, and there are very few things she remembers, but one of them is how to care for my babies. She is so loving be and Cathy. Seems there are some things people don't forget. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:45

Judy Carey My mom has dementia and I was shocked when they called me to bring my mom a baby doll because it seems to calm her. I did and she takes it every where with her. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:49

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Nancy Glover My 69 year old Sister has Alzheimer's, in Early Stages. I don't want to Think of her like this.. I'm in denial.. She's still herself @ this early stage.. I'm afraid to see her.. Loosing touch.. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:48

Shawn Winekoff-Richmond My father is mid stage. It's been hard to except. I enjoy and try to spend as much time with him as I can. I've been educating myself on dementia. I feel better knowing I'm doing all I can for him. We're not alone. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:49

Katherine Love Sometimes, the best way to adjust to a diagnosis is one day at a time. I am sure you both are in denial but bewildered and grieving things yet to come.

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Joan van der Koogh Nancy, please don't cut yourself off from your sister, as difficult as you find it, she needs you. It was heartbreaking to see my dad suffer as Mum deteriorated and finally went into a nursing home. Denial is one phase and anger is another that you wil...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:53

Nancy Glover Oh no..I'm not cutting myself off from my sister. She is living with me! I will be here Every step of her journey! Yes, I'm in denial.. Don't mean I'm not here to support her & care for her. She's My Sister. No Matter What her condition is.. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 16:02

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Theresa Linehan McCarthy Theresa Linehan McCarthy Saw an elderly woman the other day being brought to her dr appointment and she was holding twin dolls.She was looking at them and smiling happily. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 23:11

Addie Hill Just proof that the most important roll a woman plays in life is being a loving, caring, mother. So special and beautiful and such a blessing. Will never forget this woman. She is beautiful and I know she was the most caring mother., bc you can tell by how she handles the baby. Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 05:32

Joan Greenwood Burnett Baby dolls need to be in all Alzheimer's units they bring. Such comfort to some of the ladies!

Music is. Needed almost as much Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:45

David Dodd Wonderful to see her respond. Makes me miss my Mother-in-love...she was the sweetest! She left us last October due to complications from Alzheimer's. Horribly, horrible sickness. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:53

Lydia Flores I used to take care of a lady with Alzheimer's and gave her a baby too. She named it Armando after her late son Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:39

Christine Pelleteri Vaughn Well happy to hear. I love my baby dolls. One of them is a real life one and there is nothing more comforting than wrapping them tight and rocking in my arms. That was my favorite part of being a mother/grandmother. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 19:26

Debra Donoghue Bless my mum has dementia and would have loved this she had lots of fluffy toys that she out to bed bless her x Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:22

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Jenny Darter That is so lovely and touching! Seems baby doll brings back their whole past and they start to remember things. X Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 10:10

Dona Towes Hills every Christmas I give a life size doll to the Dementia ward to give out for their Secret Santa gift. It is amazing to see the love in their eyes. They have a section of the ward set off as a "nursery " with a crib, rocking chair etc. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 23:06

Heidi Lemcke Thank you for sharing our mom has a doll also. And it gives her so much joy and she takes great care of her Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:55

Teresa Gillespie Ryan My mother also. She loved her babies. Would sleep in a chair and put her babies to bed in her bed and watch over them. Her dementia took her ability to speak, but she would hug those babies and hum to them. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:01

Kathy Stairs Alzhiemers is an awful disease, i watched my mother in law die with it. We took her a hand knitted doll from off her bed at home when she was in hospital and the look on her face was just so very touching.It brightened her stay. Watching this film has made me cry because it's just so sad seeing your loved one suffer. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 19:11

Erika Montano Reminds me of when you were younger, volunteering with the elderly and you took that lady your doll carriage and things. Destiny Montano Like · Reply · 1 · 4 February 2016 at 08:40

Pagan Angel Alicia My grandmother had it as well and she was given a doll. She lived that doll so much. I miss her. She passed 7/18/14. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 19:11

Eleanor Rose It really does work, my mom went through this stage as well it was heart warming to see her care so much made me realize how she would have cared for us as children 💞 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 16:31

Nancy Langerak Moore This is an excellent way to help her feel like she's still a part of this world and her life. God bless and keep her. Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 00:17

Laurie Haller I volunteer in a home with a memory care unit and they gave dolls to a few patients at Christmas time. It certainly brings back great joy for these ladies!!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:41

Helen Hart When my mum was in a care home with dementia a lady who had been a midwife always carried a doll around Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 12:55

Pam Ahonen That is so very sweet and absolutely amazing. You can tell she was a good mother just by the way she treats that doll that she thinks is a child. So kind and caring. Also, I don't know where they are from but I love, love, love that accent😘 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:50

Kate Reeves I heard some children saying bye to their nana as she got on the plane yesterday. "Bye Nana, we love you nana" over and over. Oh how I loved my nana's. One has passed on now and the other isn't doing so well. She is 94. The daughter and I smiled at each other through watery eyes and I said "Nana's are special people" Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:06

Susan Riddell i got my mother her own baby and she loved her she talked to her changed her and it made me fell godd to see my mam happy with her baby x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:42

Lizzy McCoy Aw bless her. The dolls gave her back a little bit of happiness. She's thrilled she was able to settle her xx Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 01:16

Deborah Smiddy Most women growing up knows children are life and a baby was perfect idea. Some elderly will react to animals to. My FIL had dementia and he reacted to his dog. I also have seen this in nursing homes to help them. Cats are really good. They visit room to room as well as dogs. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:30 · Edited

Marie Stenekes That is so nice. It brings back memories of her Beloved babies. This also goes for beloved dog or cat yes I worked ...See more Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 04:11

Margie Robison Delightful and heartwarming. I've never seen such an interactive doll and the lady comes alive. Wish I had had this for my mom. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 18:32

Charlene Smith In the home where Mother was there was a lady with her 'baby'. She loved that doll and took such good care of it. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 05:18

Yvonne White Good for you Ruthie ,reality is what gave them Alzheimers to start with.mothers love for her babies never goes away Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 06:28

Jo Bradshaw How wonderful...she was obviously a loving mother before this cruel condition affected her, lovely to see her laughing and loving the 'baby' xx Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 12:38

Susanne J Spalding When my mum was in the dementia ward she took all the dolls from the dining room/play room to her room so we bought her a baby doll. She was buried with that dolly. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 00:52

Sue Knowles Our mum Went in to be asesed for dementia and cradled a doll it gave her comfort and it made us emotional . Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 17:59

Loretta Y. Smith This brings back memories ... While my Mom was in a Memory care they had a doll baby... I have pictures of her loving it ... Breaks my heart.. This is a real cute baby doll. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 06:35

Edna Huertas I thank that grand daugther that cared enough for her nana to give her that do.l she nana happy again bless her soul. Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 03:00

Mindy Spencer Gave my Granny one in the 70's. It gave her something to focus on and made her days happier. I pass this on to many people who are deviated that their loved ones just sit and stare. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 22:59

Diane Serra I gave my Aunt a doll like that for Christmas and she loved it. She will be 95 this year. Suffers from dementia. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:55

Madeleine Lea I was nearly brought to tears when saw her kiss that doll the smile on this woman is is heartfelt. If I ever get this disease I would hope someone would give me the happiness of relieving the gift of becoming a mother again. It was my blessing 😆 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 08:47

Fran Fielding I did with some of the people I cared for. It was wonderful to watch them 'come alive again'. They would laugh, smile, talk, eat and live their baby. I would cry and thank my mum who told me to always follow my nurturing instincts xxxxxx Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:27

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Robert Statt I know much about Dementia ... I am a caregiver for older with Dementia. When family gave up there love ones who has Dementia all of you don't know how much we look after them and care for them 24/7 365 a year . We are like there family . We take them to the toilet , shower them , clean them , look after them . Take them to bed to sleep . People like you don't know how we look after them . When the older see us day to day or evening or night . You don't see how happy They are . Most of you don't come over to see your love ones most of the time . You just send them a xmass or birthday card that's all . When something is not right that's is when we see you or if they are going to die . Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 13:26

Elaine Pepper My Uncle was in a Alzheimer's Home and we gave him Hot Wheel cars! He loved them and after awhile they all started fighting over them, Instead of giving them to everyone they took them away. It was kind of sad because he loved them so much! We also gave him one of those things that they have in the Doctors office that has the beads on the wire. They took that too and he loved it! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:35

Susan Drake I donated my used baby carrier to the local nursing home for a lady who always had her "baby" with her. She loved it!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:48

Cecilia Anguiano This is a very loving video to watch although this is a terrible sickness to watch your love ones suffer through it is truly beautiful to see the remarkable human ❤ still willing to receive still willing to give love unconditionally. This clip not only is a sad reality for a lot of people but also demonstrates the beauty of being human just for the fact of still being able to LOVE no matter what. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:25

Audrey Terry My grandmother loved her Danny Jo until she went to heaven. She was a mother, grandmother, great/great grandmother for most of her 101 years. So it was only natural for her to be caring for someone. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:01

Linda Humphrey So so sweet!!!! What joy shows inher face!!! God bless you and her and may many more smiles come your way!!!!❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😀😀🌺💖💖🌺💖🌺💖 Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 16:04

Kaylen Lowe I usually have a lot of older customers coming in with coloring books and children's books and when I asked if they'd like a gift receipt for a shower, they'd reply how their parents have dementia or Alzheimer's and how their parents love using the books and being read to by these books. I love this! Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 09:23

Lorraine Evans I gave my mum a doll like this Robyn. She treated it like a real baby and it brought her a lot of happiness in the later days of her Alzheimer's xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:08

Karen Dawn Hodson I work as a diversional therapist and use this on my residents and so wonderful to see how loving and caring they are to the babies. Like · Reply · 3 · 29 February 2016 at 13:30

Maureen Potter This is so touching...eternal maternal love. Reminds me of my niece & me taking her then 3 year old son to see my mother (suffering from Alzheimers) in the nursing home. When he walked down the hall he smiled broadly exclaiming "oh wow look at all of these Grannies!!" Then he ran from Granny to Granny hugging them. They in turn smiled hugging him back. He sat on many laps that day. It was wonderful to see. Dispelled immediately was my niece's & my concern about how he & the "Grannies" would react to each other. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 22:26

Loucinda Williams I also was a nurse in a nursing home some of the nurses AIDS can be very cure I fired one becouse taking things away from them the old saying is what goes around comes around you have to let the elderly live thier past that is all they have I loved taking care of my mother in law she also had a doll one of these days we all will need someone God bless Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 13:12

Wendy Gould Krause I see this every time I go see my dad. One woman dropped her baby doll and tears were going down her face and she started shaking. My daughter brought it to my attention. I picked up the baby doll and handed it to her. I told her the baby wanted hugs and she just held her so special and smiled. You learn a lot by observing. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 07:01 · Edited

Lesley Weavers I wish I had read these posts earlier. My mum did exactly the same ... I just sat with her quietly each time reminiscing about my own childhood memories and those of my young children. Her doll was always beside her. I'm hoping she was thinking of me & my siblings while I was with her :-) I hate dementia it steals the one thing that is most valuable to us all, our treasured memories. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 08:04

Payton Hemenway as I was reading these comments I thought of my great great grand mother she was blind in one eye. One day when my grandma took me to see her I pushed her to her room and she showed us all her dolls. while typing this I have tears running down my face. i'll never forget that memory of her and I with my grand ma. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:49

Jill C Fischman In the assisted living dementia floor where my Mom lived, dolls were given out and were emotionally helpful. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 05:32

Chrissy Francis I worked as a Speech Pathologist for over 20 years in nursing homes that had Dementia wings and I have seen this time and again, not only with babies, but with animated puppies and kittens too. This is a clear indication of how deep the "motherly instinct" is in women, and how caring for our young is truly our greatest gift. Pets were also something they can recognize and ask for, even when they're severely demented. Pet therapy visits to nursing homes are better for their spirits than any drug. I left therapy to open a pet care business with a Mission program for seniors just to ensure they have their pets at home & keep their family together Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 14:54

Anna-Marie Kimber I was a support worker for a lady with dementia and she had a rag doll called Rosie and she loved Rosie like a baby. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:34

Linda Ridenhour Wow. Touched my heart to see your grandmother so happy with her baby. She has a life now caring for her baby Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:56

Sandra Clark Reminds me of my Mother when she would see real little babies and children!! She loved them SO MUCH!! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 01:05

Michele Fetter I'm not a healthcare worker or expert in Dementia or Alzheimer's but my dad had Alzheimer's and I always believed letting him say whatever made him happy or believe was kind. As a family we handled his disease with as much sympathy, kindness and humor as possible. We were fortunate to have him in an excellent care facility where he danced, baked cookies, played bingo and sang. It's so sad to lose your loved one piece by piece, as they move to a lonely place far from us. Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 01:08

Brenda Davis Thease dolls bring out their personalities. I gave a resident a baby that looked so real she cherished that doll till the day she passed. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 07:53

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Dorothy Smith My heart breaks for all who have this illness may they find a cure but at least this lady is finding happiness in this doll .What a lovely lady. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 14:19

Chloe Wilson This is absolutely beautiful! I've seen women with dementia in the nursery home my nan works in. Having dolls near by, absolutely makes them light up & alot of the time they are so proud to tell you about their 'baby' - making connections back to the moments shared and experienced with their children. It's heartbreaking, but beautiful at the same time. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:21

Russell Lg This needs to happen at the nursing home where my mother resides. she has early stages of dementia and doesn't really say much, I really think she doesn't want to be there, but unfortunately care and affordability is and issue. We would love to have her live in our home (s), but care is important considering the fact that we all work and leaving her at home alone is unsafe, but again the cost in finding that care is outrageously expensive. Hawaii holds a high cost for in care home. I'll need to look around and see what is affordable. I just feel she needs a lot of interaction and laughter. Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 23:38

Phyllis Mignacca Crumb Many want to hold their babies again my mother did also! Would wait for my father who had passed away very said! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:42

Lorin Kate Ri'lee Yes I have witness this before with one of my clients. She would hold the baby doll and just talk to it and laugh.. Very sweet Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:22

Angelynn McArthur Sprayberry My mother was given a doll when she was in a nursing home. At first,it made me so angry that she had it talked to it like it was a real baby. I finally accepted the fact that it was good therepy for her. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:43

Cathy Mello My grandmother responded the same way to her kitty and baby while at the end of her struggle with dementia. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:34

Barbara Ingram So beautiful....yet so sad! My mother had dementia, she would have reacted in a very similar way to the baby doll. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 21:20

Diane Burrell This is just wonderful ,to see someone feeling needed.That gift gave her a purpose and reason to smile. Thank about the gift that Jesus gave to us freely it gives us life with a purpose! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:37

Jeanette Preston we were always trying to get baby dolls for our residents male and femalle.....the men liked holding a baby too Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 05:53

Marla Parker I love this message! My mother died of Alzheimer's last Feb13th,2015 I can identify with this you never know what part of the brain wakes up when you give the simplest things like a doll to your love one,never give up to reach your love one. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 02:17

Dolly Allen My mother had dementia and we gave her a baby doll she was so happy. She took care of it like a baby❤️💕🎈 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:02

Carrie Anne Smith Just beautiful x simple things x I worked with dementia for years x it's easier for us to join them in their world then expect them to enter into ours x happiness x Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 16:10

Kim Tisler One of the places my dad lived during his last stages of Alzheimer's had baby dolls. My dad kept his in his drawer but was glad to pull it out and share his baby with his family (me). Like · Reply · 19 · 21 January 2016 at 14:59

Jennifer Saunders Congratulations to the granddaughter who is open to diversion therapy it's called doll therapy and can make such a difference in the elderly! Some people think this is demeaning to the person but the results speak for themselves!! I love to see the elderly light up it wonderful!!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 06:39

Sheena Thomas Very touching and shows that alzheimer patients haven't checked out they are still there inside,still needing love and to give love Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 09:30

Debbie Pearce Very touching brings back memories breaks met heart memories from my dad being in the a nursing home there was also lots of things dolls stuffed animals my dad would sit in the bus shelter waiting to go home 😓😓😓 Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 14:55

Ruth Ann Downs I can tell you, if a patient is in a nursing home facility those dolls go missing,you'd better have another one stashed away to bring to your loved one. We lost several dolls when my mom went thru' this, we soon learned to always have an extra one stashed away. It sometimes hurts to see them loving the dolls and talking to them but if it keeps them happy ~ Like · Reply · 20 May 2016 at 03:27

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Ashley Johnson OMGoodness.. Cuddle Therapy works. It'd just not for dementia patients,for moms who had babies pass away, women who have had a hysterectomy for life threatening reason. Thank God for the reborn community. I've seen the change in these women. The joy it brings! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 07:08 · Edited

Merredith Rea When my mom was in an assisted living home in Eugene they did that as well to a woman who had suffered from dementia. It worked to bring her back. They also brought in a very tame cat. Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 07:36

Sharon Moore I've never had children of my own but I would hope that my family would give me a baby doll and a cat to love because they know me and would know what would calm me Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 17:20

Susan Arner I love when I'm in a nursing home and see women holding a baby doll It's something they love why not let them have something they love there's nothing wrong with that. What's wrong is those who disagree with this therapy. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 16:23

Mary Caudill I just love old people! I knew a lady named Gerti at a nursing home. She had a doll and carried it around all the time. She absolutely loved that baby doll. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 08:40

Michele Madigan-Fleming A mothers love is stronger than anything on this earth! Heaven too! Mary loves all of her children! Hope my kids remember to do this for me! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:36 · Edited

Crystal Prayer Dolls truly bring happiness! I'm a passionate doll collector and plan to have my porcelain babies with me when I go to the nursing home! That was a wonderful video, thank you for sharing! Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 19:57

Tricia Gardner My sister gave my mom a doll last year and she is her best friend now. She doesn't communicate much with us but, she talks to "Susie " all the time. Covers her up cause she gets cold, sits next to her and sleeps with her. I guess it's what she needed. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 23:22

Alice Reding LOVE this. Makes me cry. Having cared for elders with dementia through a lot of my nursing career, I know how they adore babies, young children and puppies. These interactive dolls are GREAT! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 00:35

Karen McClanahan Same thing we did for my mamaw. She thought she was raisin my baby. She loved her so much. We buried her baby with her. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 01:39

Diane Skutley What a blessing this video. It brings to mind of when our aunt had Alzheimer's. We gave our young daughter a stuffed snowman for Christmas. She saw that snowman and wanted it . So I went out and got her one too. She giggled and was so happy you'd thought you gave her a million dollars. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 05:31

Yvonne Martin I had never heard of doll therapy these are all beautiful heart warming stories thank you for sharing!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:02

Diana Holdren When I made my dear momy some reborn babies she just loves them dearly. This illness is so sad but I have seen these babies really light her up . She holds them and sings to them with so much love and remembers all the old songs she use to sing what a beautiful blessing my momy is 91 I love her dearly. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 23:33

Jenene A Hopkins So sweet and I am happy for this poor older woman and now she has something to love and be happier now ! Amazing ! Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 21:41

Judy Botha When I first did it here in NZ in a rest home I got into ????, but the lady wanted her baby back , she got it , 😀 It's a sad but beautiful thing to see that connection, contentment , joy and love xxx Special people they are 💝 Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 13:36

Doris Pyne Pendleton I loved this video. So many elderly women love carrying around a "baby". I visit my friend who has alzheimers and there was a lady there with a "baby". The lady did not talk but she smiled when we complimented her on her beautiful child. This nurturing instinct over rides even alzheimers. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 05:32

Kim Nedd My mom has two "babies"! One she calls Bobby. We have no idea who "Bobby" was As she had no brothers or children by that name. One day, she told me she was tired of taking care of "these kids", lol! Next day she was looking for them again. Very sweet. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 17:15

Erica Land My aunt takes care of my grandma and they have her a baby too! She loves it and cares for the baby like its a real one! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 04:44

Theresa Busch It warms my heart & soul to read such wonderful & beautiful happenings with your loved ones. I shall always remember the difference it made in their minds & heart. I'll will pass this fabulous method on If ever I shall need to help others in the same way. Thank you one & all 👍😊 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:05

Deborah Waters This can really work for some dementia suffers when working in home for the elderly we had a lady that had dementia and was a changed person when she was given a doll. A lot happier and more cooperative. 👍 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:29

Patrica O'Grady Wildner My mother loved her baby doll just as well she lived to a ripe old age of 90 and was very happy to the very end Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 20:57

Linda Ortiz My mom received a life like doll from my sister Ganda and it was so much company for her another lady in the nursing home had a doll it was just like this lady Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 05:01

Barbara Weaver Eller This is so sweet! !! My grandmother suffered from dementia and carried a baby doll around for 3 years such a rewarding gesture for the elderly I love this Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 16:49

Aubri Marsh God bless you! Your beautiful look on life again is amazing! Take care if yourself and your baby (: hug her for me! Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 04:14

Barbara Kinsler Bless her heart. If you dnt know someone with dementia or Alheimers visit someone in a home and make their day. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 07:43

Tia Portrum I treated this woman at a nursing home who had dementia and had four little baby dolls that she called her babies. Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 23:44

Michael W. Bishop I saw my Nanna react the same way (sad and joyous emotions at the same time). So glad I had her in my life. My daughter now has Nanna's baby. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 01:11

Linda Moore I am so happy to see this occuring for these people and all around. So thoughtful whom ever gifted her. In the end seeing the loved one feeling joy and sharing so easily. So much is lost and sad. Any joy is a wonderful thing. God bless all of you caring these people who have lost so much. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 07:19

Les Holliday There was a lady in home where my mam was she had a doll called her julie gives them comfort bless doreen Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 21:43

Rhonda Thompson Precious. ..I love it when people take care of their lobed ones like this and don't forget them. I did the same for years for 3 different family members..wouldn't trade those years for anything. .they were filled with lots of love, made for wonderful memories and, especially, leaving no regrets... Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 16:38 · Edited

Sheila G. Nicholson-Jones How wonderful!! Thank you for sharing. What a great way for a loved one to remember a good time of their lives and for us to be able to share their happiness. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 06:31

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Tamara Weaver I've always been taught to "join the journey" with the patient suffering from dementia. Arguing with what they perceived was reality just didn't work. I think baby doll therapy is absolutely wonderful!! Blessings to all those working with Alzheimer and dementia patience!🙏 Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 06:24

Ruth Smith Love this and all the tales gone by we used to give dementia patients dolls/ baby's it always calmed them down but the love was overwhelming xx Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 15:18

E Obum Oby Still very confused about this illness. Coming from Nigeria, in my village very much a community people Do not loose their minds, my father died at the age of 93. They are very active , they visit one another. Organize and hold Village meetings and activities. They die of pneumonia ,malaria and old age in their homes.We do not have homes to put them away.They die happy . I wonder the true cause of Dementia. The sugar based food or preservatives which is entirely opposite of what my people eat .I wonder!!! Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 22:25

Cristene Wood-Snow I agree with you Ebele, toxins in our food, water and lack of community activity have ALOT to do with this in my opinion. The old ways are sometime the best and our so called 'advanced' society is lacking in the beautiful things in your communities. So sad that this happens to anyone and I hope we start learning from your examples. It's obvious we love each other so it's not from a lack of that ❤️ Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:45 · Edited

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Darlene Burgess Darlene Burgess My husband and I, on the day we were married, went to the nursing home his grandmother Rose was in. I was wearing my wedding gown. You should have SEEN the faces and reactions of the residents there. They talked for WEEKS about "the bride and groom". And many reminiscence their own weddings. Everybody seemed to get involved in talking about our visit. The staff loved it as the visit had the residents socializing with each other. And it was a fun memory for us. Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 08:33

Sherry Smiley It does work! I have witnessed this in a facility and my friend's was no longer depressed! She loved the doll and it took her mind off an unfamiliar environment - frkm the transfer from her house to a dementia facility. Helps transitions for sure. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 05:49

Faith Buckley My mum suffered from dementia for over 10 years she also had a baby doll she showered her baby with love and kisses giving my mum so joy . After she had lost all interest in everything and everyone around her . Sadly my mum passed away peacefully last night but I will never forget her love for her baby Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 20:30

Jocelyn Trathen When I volunteered at a retirement village a lady who had dementia and was given a lifelike doll. Cost $000.'s Amazing transformation in her disposition. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 11:57

Linda Seaborne My nan suffered with demantia .sadly she's passed now .she loved her baby doll bless her . She is missed so much 😇 Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 15:47

Sue Mills Love this ! She still how to hold and love her baby!They never forget how to give love . Don't know her but it' make me tear up!God Bless her! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 18:14

Yvette French Beautiful gift for Nana, it warmed my heart and brought me to tears 😥 my prayers are with Nana and family 🙏 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 15:44

Cynthia Hills Timory Hills - remember when we gave some of your baby dolls to the nursing home ladies??? What a great thing to do with your very much loved babies!!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:50

Lee Connelly This does work! I bought a doll for my mom when she was in her 80s. She loved and cuddled it until she passed away. Like · Reply · 1 · 11 February 2016 at 01:30

Michelle Allen This is so heart breaking knowing your grandma /grand parents who had worked hard and love their family and taught us many great things end like this. But if this gives them comfort and they are alive why not. I love that video. Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 09:59

Pam Devitt This made me cry. What a sweet and simple mothering instinct - and a baby doll that brought joy to this woman. Like · Reply · 3 · 21 January 2016 at 22:05

Arlene Kelly The mother's heart NEVER waxes cold. Something ingrained longs to nurture I believe. How darling and Sweet when a simple doll can awaken an instinct that brings joy ! Touched my heart Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:53

Pamala Bilton-Bradimore My father had a dog he was pretty attached to. When he contracted dementia and was in a home we gave him a stuffed dog that looked like his. It really helped him Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 21:30

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Evelyn Talitha Bowers When I joined a local art gallery they asked me if I would bring a gentleman on the days I came that was in a nursing home just a few doors for me I had never met him but he was a painter and they gave him paints people that want to paint but eight things they gave them edible painting things like icing and they would scribble on trays that were attached to their wheelchairs. The nursing home was built in an octagon they had a lockable front door that you have to be buzzed in and buzzed out but in the center of the octagon was a beautiful garden at all the residents could go out and garden or just sit on the benches out there and enjoy the flowers I could see that it was a great joy to the residents. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:49

Maria Amelia Rodrigues So sad,seeing them alone,and when visitors come for other residents,i saw them smiling at the children and a tear falling and a smile,that turned to sadness! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:53

Kim Blassingame Absolutely one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. She may have dementia but her maternal instincts are still strong. Bless her heart. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:45

Mickey Quartarone Slattery What a beautiful gift. It has given this lady a real since of caring. I hope that this helps her in many ways. She has a very thoughtful granddaughter. God Bless both of them. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:55

Julie Venard My mum was left with severe brain damage,after meningitis, she was very like someone with altzimers, but when I passed my new baby son to her,she became alive and all maternal instincts kicked in ,amazing! Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 12:55

Frankie Warren Carrel That is so sweet and so special god bless you all I never had to experience that with my mother she passed away at 80 but she still new everything so my prayers are with you all the friend whose mother is has Alzheimer's and it's the hardest thing sometimes she knows you and sometimes she doesn't so god bless you all in your fight Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 12:56

Anna Collias Niforos Great idea! Anything that gives dementia or alzheimer patients purpose and brings them joy!! Oh, how I wish I had thought of doing this for our Mother. She was always a wonder care giver. ♡♡ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:37

Stacy Fahrenthold Such joy on her face! This is incredible--- my grandfather suffers from dementia and I would LOVE to see him this engaged. Just wonderful. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 19:56

Livvyy Leathart I work in aged care and have had a few residents who also have had dolls. It's such a beautiful and lovely thing to see. Natural instincts I say! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 09:46

Jeanette Nune So...sweet God bless them all in there old age....Beautiful....they are back to the beginning child like mind....sweet people l just love that !Everyone wants to feel loved....or needed. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:54

Deb McCord We did this for my mom too.. Being their long term memory is usually good .. They remember their own babies.. It's sweet and yet so sad for us that have gone through this with our loved ones! 🙁 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:47

Debbie Shoemaker Oh how beautiful I did understand when I me a Patient with the situation but I know that it does work how happy that lady was to have her baby even if it wasn't real to me it was to her and that is what mattered. Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 09:40

Tricia Haight Baby dolls are an amazing thing that help the elderly with dementia my patients had them. The smile on there face is priceless Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 19:17

Michelle Miller My grandma collected baby dolls since I was little, I remember playing with them all the time, some looked so life like, when I was a little older my grandma would rock her " babies" and talk to them... She passed away in 2007 and I recently got one of my grandmas dolls mailed to me by my aunt that I will forever cherish for sure..... R.I.p. grandma I love you........ Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 20:01

Rose-Marie Swanson What an absolute touching, beautiful video ! Doll therapy is proven to be a calming remedy in a lost world of dementia. Being a mother is forever. The instinct is printed in your cells. Thank you for posting it. Like · Reply · 3 · 22 January 2016 at 05:55

Karen Conway Bless her heart lost my mother to Alzheimer's in 2010.. Alzheimer is the worst disease I have ever how to see pray they will have a cure soon so others do not have to go through it...!!!! it does not just affect one person it affects all...!!!! I relate with everyone who has gone through this it's a very painful process to see someone you love fade away!!!!!!!! My mother's speech was the first thing to go. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 23:03

Sharann Gilliam we gave my mom a doll and she had it about 5 years but when she was sent to a home someone took it .My sister got another doll and she would not hold it because she said That not my boy! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 19:04

Robin Moses Gambrel I have my mom's doll from nursing home . She carried it everyday after I got it for her when she developed dementia . She called her's Adam. My son was youngest grandchild and she remembered him being little. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:49

Shaz Hughes-Evans This is a brilliant idea, my primary school teacher has dementia and is in a nursing home, she carries teddies around with her, she says they are the children she teaches in school, she took me to her room and it looks like a class room, so sad to see her in this way, she was a fantastic teacher, funny thing is she remembers all the children she thought over the years Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 20:48

Jennifer Purcell Doesn't look like she's 'suffering dementia' to me. Well done, family. This is lovely to watch, makes me grateful for the meaningful times we had with our Nana in dementia. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 12:14

Misty Sharp My great aunt had a stuffed cat she took with her everywhere when she had gotten bad with her dementia. How sweet Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:02

Marie Makosz A true mother never forgets the things she put the most of her life and love into and what made her feel strong and wanted this is what she is getting new hope and strength from Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 11:40

Shirley Bond What an excellent way to bring joy in individuals' lives. This lady looks so happy taking care of her baby. I am sure it brings back happy memories for her. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 07:10

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Sarah Clifford Doll therapy is fantastic BUT my concern was confirmed when I just read a comment saying it was creepy and hilarious! Posting a video is great for raising awareness but ethically this it totally undignified! Hands up who wants the whole world to see yo...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 22:14

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Mae Reid Mae Reid I totally agree. My mom had Alzheimer's, and I know that, even though the doll "therapy" is a really great idea, please keep it private, because I know, and it doesn't matter whose mom we are thinking about, not one of them would want to be plastered ...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 00:34

Sarah Clifford Exactly!!! There's a very good reason that videos and pictures aren't allowed to be taken in any institution. Dignity and respect. When I was in a coma my mother was delighted that "singing made me smile" but I would have been furious if that was posted online to "warm people's hearts"👎👎👎 Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 00:46

Hazel Martin Well said Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:40

Debbie Johnson Really???.. A Nurse?!?! This patient has Dementia!!! If you give them what they LOVE how is that NOT Dignified? Like · Reply · 7 · 20 January 2016 at 06:38 · Edited

Nicole Haggarty-Martinez I was hoping I wasn't the only one. I felt so bad for her that someone posted this. What the hell is HIPPA good for if the family doesn't respect her privacy. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 05:48

Wendy Layton Dunster I think this video may help someone who had not yet heard of this type of therapy for their own loved one. I do t find this video undignified at all! Like · Reply · 15 · 20 January 2016 at 06:05

Kimberly Weese Deitrick I'm a hospice nurse and I see the dignity and grace of her loving hands!!! Like · Reply · 10 · 20 January 2016 at 06:07

Mary-Anne Vurlow I totally disagree ladies. My mum has dementia and at times is very sad and morose. We fortunately have a real baby for her to love and hold and she adores her. If we didn't have that and I could see a transformation from a non participating shell of a woman to a caring, loving Nanna again I would be very happy to share it with the world. Like · Reply · 9 · 20 January 2016 at 06:08

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Ethically undignified for whom? For you? Dementia is a medical diagnosis, not a psychiatric one. I applaud this 100%. It is not degrading, but bringing comfort to those affected. Good job! Like · Reply · 13 · 20 January 2016 at 06:34

Jeanette Coulson I hope I am never in this position but I feel what does it matter if the patient has a baby to nurse that makes her happy in her last months I would prefer to be contented and happy I would also want a room with a window onto a beautiful garden as I have seen how happy people become when outside in the open space Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 06:54

Sharon Burger Sarah. I think you would have to know a person to understand...these people's brains have reversed to a child. Please read up on Alz & dementia before you judge to harshly. This brings the nurturing out. It is precious. Like · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 09:26

Sara Macias When I'm this old and I forget, I won't remember what the hell Facebook is or give a damn who sees me. As long as I'm not running around in my birthday suit I'll be fine. Don't be so uptight. Like · Reply · 4 · 20 January 2016 at 10:50

Erin Brown I wouldn't even care if someone posted a video of me playing with a doll now. Maybe one good thing about having dementia is not caring what society thinks about you and just doing whatever makes you happy. Like · Reply · 6 · 20 January 2016 at 12:20

Lisa Bernadette Yeah you're right. [sarcasm]. Let's just lock our elderly away so we don't have to deal with the realities of ageing, shall we?Let's then pretend they stay young forever so that WE can still feel dignified. Hmmmm.... Like · Reply · 5 · 20 January 2016 at 13:21

Pauline Hurley Sarah, I find this kind of disturbing, that a nurse would criticize this video. Perhaps you have no experience with dementia patients!!! Anyone who has a loved one coping with this awful illness knows how rewarding ANY therapy that brings even a slig...See more Like · Reply · 10 · 20 January 2016 at 15:03

Misty Gay Brown My 99 year old grandmother would be tickled pink to be "famous" on facebook! Like · Reply · 6 · 20 January 2016 at 15:27

Misty Gay Brown I do understand your concern, but in most cases this is just a heartfelt expression of love. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 16:47

Teresa Tufts Bihl I want to remember mine experiencing the sense of love and caring that was so meaningful before the illness. Anything that assists this is dignity! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 18:52

Paulette Wilcott Doll therapy works great. I have worked with dementia, Alzheimer's patients for over 20 years and when the facilities I worked at began this, it was just amazing how much of a difference it made to these ladies. I am an RN. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 19:50

Caroline Buxton I'd be more concerned about the person who commented that it was creepy and hilarious. How sad for them that they lack sufficient compassion and empathy to see this beautiful moment for what it is. I sincerely hope they never have to face a loved one f...See more Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 22:07

Sarah Clifford Okay obviously not getting my point across.... I have a huge amount of experience with dementia and Alzheimer's and not once did I say it was a "psychiatric illness" but yes parts of it are. Just for the smart arses like Debbie and Sally I have a PHD i...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 22:14

Sarah Clifford I'm actually finding it unbelievably disturbing that the general population INCLUDING NURSES 😨😨😨 think that ANYTHING can be done without A PATIENTS CONSENT....ANYTHING!!!!😣 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 22:49

Lisa Bernadette Thanks for clarifying sarah. Your point makes sense to me now. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 00:05

Nicole Haggarty-Martinez 100℅ agree Sarah. I see someone mentioned they are more concerned someone used the term creepy. While that is offensive I am more concerned with the smatterings of " she doesn't know what's going on so its not hurting anyone." If someone cannot give co...See more Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:18 · Edited

Sarah Clifford Pauline Hurley I find it extremely disturbing that you have no sense of ethics or dignity and I just hope you don't work with these vulnerable people!!! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 14:22

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Sharon Lee Sharon Lee She reminds me of my mommy. Funny how old ladies all end up looking alike. My mom also thought objects liked stuffed animals were real and alive. We really need a cure for dimentia!! It's a heart breaker to see your loved ones fade away..... Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 19:17

Natalie Mccarthy I collect reborns and I have giving some of them to my mums work place as she deals with people with dementia Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 13:55

Laurie Saiz Parks This is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes. That smile says it all. May God bless this lovely woman and her caring family. Like · Reply · 1 · 31 January 2016 at 06:24 · Edited

Elaine Saunders My Mum had a baby doll and she loved it. She took it to bed with her every night and she had dementia x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:49

Megan Gardiner My nana has one of these every once in a while. It's amazing to see how much she can light up. Laura Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:37

Betty Sharp I did this with my stepmom because when my daughter I would visit she would say I was stealing her baby so we went out and bought her a doll work Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:27

Rachael Longstaff I personally think this is beautiful , Alzheimer's and dementia rob people of their life , this little thing can mean so much to someone and make them smile once again , even for a short while . so be it 💕💕 xxx Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:21 · Edited

Diane Riley I'm in my 70 s and have always loved bay dollys... still do. I have a doll that looks like a real baby and I get such joy buying new thing for that doll. My daughter gets a kick out of it, but I'm home alone 24/7 except on the week ends when my hubby home and I have my dog.... I get very lonly....and it love my doll...and my dog call me silly I don't care... I know I'll be one of those wemon for sure! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 05:21

Rosanna Bromley How wonderful she looks so proud of her baby doll x how thoughtful her family to allow her this happiness bless you all x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 11:02

Lynne Bott That's what we did with my mum. She loved it as it her own. Lovely but heart breaking when it's your mum. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:1

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Jillian Cunningham I work I dementia unit add kitted some 'baby' clothesline for an 'baby' it was a good thing. Just a word of advice from experience make see you know the person's history. My mother had severe dementia before she was in a facility she was given a 'baby' in a day Centre. She became most upset. When they told dad they couldn't unserstand her behavior . He told them of her stillborn son who in the 1950's was whisked away and no recognition. It was not given to her again. So very important. KNOW THE PERSON'S HISTORY Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:12

Brenda Fox Layne Mom also was transformed when she got her baby girl doll. She called it Stormy, her youngest grand daughter is Stormy Lynn Humphrey. Mom was so happy when she got her. Like · Reply · 1 · 4 February 2016 at 01:30

Stormy Lynn Humphrey damn aunt bean u made me cry Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 02:34

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Mo Pimenta Mo Pimenta Yes, I believe giving my mum her 'children' has prolonged her life. If it happens to me please bring me two baby dolls dressed in blue😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:30

Amy Crittenden When Mom went into assisted living, she latched onto the more demented residents, looking out for them and acting as a surrogate caregiver. She was always a very nurturing person. She thrived for a long time because of it. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:31

Lisa Crampton Robin Crampton Scott we need to remember this for our mother. She is obsessed with babies & rocking them to sleep. She will only need a kitty & a babydoll to make her happy.- Lurline Crampton Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 05:25

Paul N Lettie Dills My mom is suffering from Alzheimer's and she has three babies! She absolutely loves them talks to them and really feels like she is caring for them. I love that her babies have made her so happy!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:06

Jennifer Taylor I work in long term care and this really touched my heart the patience and love and understanding this family expressed is beyond words! Thank you for sharing Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 08:22

Enne LP Yes.. I worked in a care home for dementia. We call it Baby Therapy. The elderly loves the baby dolls and carries them and makes them calm. Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 00:38

Gail Anders Syracuse I think all women as they age and things start going down hill should be given a doll to revive the motherly instinct and bring them back to a wonderful time in their lives. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:26

Sharon Hadary My mom broke her hip and went to Milton Home for rehabilitation. It's also a nursing home. A woman there had a baby/doll, she loved it so much. They also had a dog that lived there. He had free run of the place, except at night time. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 16:48

Angela Colvin This is so precious, yet heartbreaking as my mother suffers from dementia as well. God bless this woman and her family. Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 20:15

Monica Gonzalez This was so hard to look at it reminded me of my grandmother before she passed 😔💔 caretakers that have family members that have dementia always have to remember patients every so often still be a glance of hope in their eyes once more just remember the love that they had for you and you have for them and think should be a little bit easier🙏🏼💞 Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 12:30

Ben Sexton I take my girls to see my nana and they love kids and animals in her home as they see everything different Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 20:42

Shannon Carey This isn't new. In most nursing homes dementia residents have baby dolls to care for. At the one I worked at the men enjoyed caring for them as much as the women did :) Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:11 · Edited

Shirley Almquist There are new born dolls that look very real. I am a hospice aide and I go to a lot of different nursing homes and I see men and women both taking great care and loving these dolls as if they were real. I have babysat plenty a doll so the patient would get washed up or eat their meals. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 04:47

Rita Andreason This is why l love to volunteer in nursing homes. They took care of us like that when we were babies. That is beautiful GOD bless her Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 17:17

Elaine Campbell Wilson My mom had Alzheimer's, and she had twin babies in her last few years. She sure loved those babies, and they made her final years happy and fulfilling. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 06:22

Kelly Huot I wish my memes unit had done this for them. There were some great ladies and a few gents in there and as I was the youngest grandchild in the family i was usually the one who was most responded to when we went to visit. Makes more sense seeing these kinds of therapies that I was still registering as young enough to pull them closer towards the surface Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 05:44

Jo-Anne Stisi I wish I'd known about this whilst taking care of my nan. She passed 3 yrs back now but she adored children and babies and a doll could have eased her anxieties. We would have tried it. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:38

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Miranda Mua Williams Bianca Love :'( I know by the signs now my mom will have dementia or some sort of severe memory loss. This makes me happy, gives me hope. Because if and when she does happen to forget us all, I still want to make her happy and let her know she's loved. Good job to them for not giving up on her. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 08:04

Bianca Wilson Awwww 😢 I seen this ❤💙 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 12:38

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Olivia Goode There was a woman in hospice who did this. My sister is a nurse there. She asked me to bring some newborn outfits and a diaper so her patient could dress the baby doll Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:37

Carol Hodges This is precious. To them this IS their baby. DON'T EVER SAY IT IS A DOLL TO THEM. I have had the honor or working with a resident who had a baby like this. Very precious. Makes my heart swell with love for these little ladies. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 20:30

Sandy Knox What a heartwarming video,the look of sheer joy on that ladies face is enough to make you cry! Dementia is a very cruel disease so anything that brings happiness to their lives is a real gift! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 13:54

Linsy Joi My aunts did this for my grandma before she died. Her baby brought her a lot of happiness. 💕I miss her Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:46

Cory Guevara My mother inlaw is going through this and her new doll made a big difference for her. It's interesting how many other things they forget but their motherly instincts remain......💖 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 14:50

Katherine Love Baby dolls are a big hit. Knitting is too. Sometimes things we think are meaningless are things that create a positive impact on others.

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Denise Givogue If it brings the patient comfort and makes them smile then why not. Blessings to all health care workers who care for the elderly like they were family when family no longer can. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:55

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Deborah Marie Jacqui Hamilton, was it you I was with when we saw two elderly dears with 'babies' in prams? Where were we? We both thought this may've been what was happening. Can you reconnect neural pathways through this therapy? Or is it just a distant memory (like a smell) that comes flooding back? Either way. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:14

Jacqui Hamilton Yes it was at Garden City Shopping Centre Deborah, they had rain covers on the prams and everything. So adorable 🍼💜 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:37

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Brenda Echols my grandma had a baby doll in her nursing home days. She called it her little lutsie, which is what she called is when we were babies. Like · Reply · 2 · 19 January 2016 at 17:35

Karlene Tomkinson-Hlis I nursed a lady years ago who loved her baby just the same. Such happiness you feel when they find something that gives them back that spark. 😊 Like · Reply · 2 · 21 January 2016 at 13:38

DrShamim Ahmed I can understand "Dementia" and it's impact on one's own life and others/caretakers. May none of us go through it--Ameen Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 21:08

Krissy Rae My grandmother had a baby Also I went and seen her with my baby and she said I want to hold your baby after about 2 minutes she said I want mine back this one moves too much. The sweetest thing ever Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:20

Marie Moore Kowal Bless her heart! Look how happy she is. When my mother was in a nursing home, I recall how all the senior ladies responded so happily when children were brought in to visit. I love this video. It brought back many memories of happy times for my mom. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 01:15

Dawn Stansfield I could cry, what a wonderful beautiful thing to see, well done to the family for bringing so much joy back into this ladies life x x x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:22

Pamela Niemann This is so lovely, I've heard of music being used to help those with dementia, and the animals that are brought in for them to pet and cuddle, but I never knew about the use of baby dolls. I think it's a wonderful idea, it obviously brings back their instinct to nurture and love and gives them the feeling of being needed once again. Anything that can help bring a bit of light and joy to the poor people who suffer from this horrendous disease is just great. I also love the idea of the purring kitty - for myself, that would probably work a treat (crazy cat lady !) Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:55

Patricia Fisher Fait She reminds me of Grandma Lynde. Once Grandma was so angry with me when I came to Mom and Dad's home. She said, "you left me here with ALL these babies to watch and they went into that bathroom and they won't come out." There was no telling her there were no babies. I finally just apologized and told her I would never do it again. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 05:15

Eleanor Griffin I am a nurse in aged care, and have seen the positive effect these dolls can have on not only the resident but the families of these people and other residents in the facility, it is a beautiful connection to watch and I strongly encourage the use of these doll in all facilities Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 00:28

Terri Futo This was the same way my dear Mother loved her "babies" when she was in a nursing home. All that love! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 16:47

Terry Moon We gave my Mom one of those when she had Alzheimers. She would give it it's bottle and comment on what a good baby it was. Always adjusting,making sure the 'baby's clothes were right. It was a big comfort to her. Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 18:03

Angel Neyo this is so beautiful, the ones with dementia shown by this video is that these people are still aware and need companionship, need to be needed, need to be wanted, need to be loved, this video made me cry, to watch this woman turn into a happy normal woman was wonderful, what a lovely thing to do for her, im interested in how you go about doing ths for older people Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:56

Sherri Parker-Tracey So sweet. I worked in nursing homes for yrs. Some of our ladies and a couple of men had their babies. Works great. Gives them reasons to go on. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 19:56

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Lynne S Newman Where did you find a doll that could speak? My mother has been doing this for a long time now. We gave her, her own "baby" at Christmas but one that speaks would have been so much better. Any suggestions? Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:10

Maxine Daniel Hi Lynne, it is my Nana you see in the video and it was me who gave her the doll. It is a Zapf Creations Baby Annabel doll. Hope this helps x Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 21:29

Lynne S Newman Thank you. will look into this. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 22:20

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Joann Brown I have my mom's doll also from the nursing home after she passed . The doll is on the bed. She also responded to music. I miss her so much. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:01

Barbara Blackmore So beautiful brings tears to my eyes. Whatever make her happy and gives her the strength to go on in life. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 02:17

Stephanie Unangst Belcher I worked in the dementia ward at a nursing home for about 6 years and we used to have a ton of baby dolls and a bin of donated clothes. The residents, including some men, would sit and dress, feed, and play with them all day. It was amazing. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 16:29

Barbara Hudson Wilkinson this is so awesome. I gave my mother and mother in law a doll when they had Alzheimers and they absolutely loved him. both died with him in their arms. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 21:10

Sandra Phillips My mom recently passed at age 93. Her dementia was a great frustration to her and to everyone else until I got her a life size stuffed dog and cat with dishes to feed them. They made lip smacky noises when they ate, barked, growled, meowed, purred, panted, and generally made all the appropriate noises of contented animals. She fed them, loved them, wrapped them up to keep them warm at night and talked to them constantly. I was so thankful to have them. The last couple of years, I think she lived for them. They gave her a reason to get up every day. She had to go feed her pets. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 17:24

Eleanor Hornsby Very "touching" video. The baby dolls are having an amazing effect on these Dementia sufferers& obviously give them comfort & some semblance of reality. Must bring comfort to relatives too, to see sick loved one happy & peaceful. Wonderful! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 23:46

Mandy Harvey Aww god love her such a shame terrible disease such a good family she must have bringing a little light to her life xx Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:44

Kayleigh Padget Lyell I work in a memory care unit and bring my 3 month old son and four year old daughter in. I have a little old man who loves holding my son! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:38

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Dave Davies My mum passed away 8 yrs ago and some of my family members kept telling my mum that she had already told the same question over and over again Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 14:48

Beverly Mcswain I believe family's need education as well it's the hardest thing in the world to have someone with dementia I am glad you understood Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 00:59

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Lisa Anne Smith-Mitchell My farther was not only a great man he was a brilliant man and mathematician struck down by this decease, to see someone find happiness at that point is tear jerking, rip dad, miss you so much Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 12:22

Jodie Bielefeld Your father Lisa Anne Smith-Mitchell?? Or Da (Uncle Cec) horrible disease xx Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 14:42

Lisa Anne Smith-Mitchell That was my husband that wrote that talking about his dad. He forgot to put his name on it. Yes horrible disease and I did not get a chance to meet him unfortunately but quite the party trick with his mathematics apparently. I know Da was great at side car racing and a few other thins but I remember him best for talking Alot..haha x Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 14:22

Jodie Bielefeld Yes poor old uncle Cec and Nanna, they have all gone now, so sad!!! Xx Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 14:30

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Janice Lee Bless ur heart my mom had the samethng and i too decided to try it beings she was so lost and it totally gave her a rzn..i dont know why their doctors dont let ppl know abt this...glad we as daughters had the need to do this for our moms Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 08:01

Shirley Wessel Thompson This is precious and makes me sad too. It's my fear that I will forget my family. I can't stand the thought. During the last time I saw my dad, he was in the hospital with cancer and couldn't talk much. He was so agitated and you could tell he was scared. He had an old tom cat that he loved, so I found a stuffed cat that looked somewhat close to Tom and my sister, Kathy and I took it to him. He just petted it and smiled. I think he knew it wasn't his cat but it gave him comfort and for that I was so glad. Sometimes it doesn't take much. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:41

Anne McFarland Very common and effective therapy "regression therapy". Often dementia hits the long term memory in later stages of the disease so repeating an early age, familiar behavior brings comfort and purpose. We all deserve to feel needed. Pretty powerful, now to get more providers to supply these techniques for men. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:13

Judith Lindahl We gave our cousin Barb a soft puppy...she cuddled it like a baby, slept with it and carried it with her. Love brings out the best in all people. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 23:21

Mary Pitts Adams I have a doll that my mom gave one of her patients. She carried it everywhere, her name was Ida. The family gave Ida to my mom when their mom passed. Now that my mom is gone, I take care of Ida. She reminds me every day, how much my mom meant to her patients and their families. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 21:08

Andrea McCulloch I'm not sure if anyone else has posted this. The lady with dementia is Lilly, and her wonderfully caring grand-daughter who gave her the Baby Annabel doll is Maxine Daniel. They are both from the locality where I live, in County Durham. (Can't mistake that accent, or "dodo/dodie" for a dummy/pacifier.  :D ) Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 19:38

Martha Martorello Mom was always talking to a nonexistent baby when she woke up in the morning and when she would be watching TV. Sometimes she would just ask "where's the baby"? Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 01:24

Lisa Freeman-Conner Heartbreaking ... Yet somehow lovely. After all else falls away, love and nurturing remain in this dear woman. Clearly, she was an amazing mother. Look at her adore that baby. God bless this woman💖 Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 17:48

Karen Bardetta They have also been performing studies in US where the hospital staff who have children being minded in the hospital creche are visited by the Dementia Wing patients. One woman who had not uttered a word for nearly a decade, was recorded speaking with a small child in coherent sentences. The human brain is an amazing organ................. we just don't give it enough credit. Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 08:16

Alison Proudlock Wow fantastic a mother's instinct never goes away.as working with dementia and advanced Alzheimer's resident you often see them 'mother' other residents tucking them up in their blankets /gently parting the heads/talking to them as small babies in prams and very protective of one another.x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:59

Linda Aurora Borrero That's a sweet woman! A bitter mean restless old lady will never enjoy her latter years filled with love. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 15:15

LeAnn Bolden That's priceless to see the love and care from a mother that some would see as a useless being. I feel sad for a person that would see that and not be joy filled Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 06:27

Linda Luty We had done that many years ago on our dement wards and believe it or not, it was family who were disgusted. They got very upset that we would "allow their parent to act like a child playing with dolls". It was amazingly calming for the residents. They would share their meals and everything With their babies. It's a nice thing to watch. Like · Reply · 19 February 2016 at 14:15

Linda Annibali This is a very "life like" doll. It mimics a real baby in almost every way. Not cheap. But has astounding results with dementia & even alzhmr. Patients. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 01:32

Natalie Baillargeon Oh my grandma did the same thing when she had alzhiemers. Cuddled her baby doll everywhere until she passed away. 😢 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:14

Power Mind Wow I'm a nurse aide I work for my own I take care elderly at home and I do the same thing for a lady she love her doll very very nice way to calm the down and the fell happy and love :) Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 17:18

Tony D'Amico Wow! Amazing story. I was wondering about what you would give men for Alzheimer's. I read further and it was tools or a baby in some instances. Having witnessed one of my best friends father go through this I was wondering what therapy may have been beneficial for him in the different stages of this awful disease. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:26

Jerry Stephens Darcy Harwig Stephens-many beautiful and encouraging personal experiences that might comfort you. so proud of you for going to see your mom and caring about her. 😃🎈 Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 06:30

Amy Dwyer What a joy to see her having fun with a doll! My Mom had Dementia and didn't speak English... But the minute i would play Italian music,she would be so happy and remembered some of the words, what a joy it was to her reaction..!R.I.P. Mom.🙏🌹🙏 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:13

Karen Peddersen That truly was and is a remarkable thing to do. That nursing home should be known for their care and passed on to others. And, the clothes lines too. One reason I don't want to leave home. So proud of all of you.. Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 20:09

Deborah Watson Reminds me of my Alzheimer's patients at Life Care💜 they played with babies, balls, loved folding baskets of clothes etc.😊 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:12

Becky Prince My Mamaw/Mom did this also. She carried her baby every where. When she passed my Uncle gave me her baby dolls. To me they are priceless best thing I ever got. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 03:56

Jamie Ott Blom Seriously. My Nanna had a doll and it was her first born whom had died at childbirth..I think my Mother had the great parents she had who were so loving. I just wish, my Mom would have been the same. It is not thier fault. I have called then mentors. Then, when i stayed with my grand parents k, and I tried to liek . I am not. Someone who lies so..you know.. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 07:36

Gloria Tweed I have no doubt that a baby in my arms would make me a very happy and calmer old lady. Babies are like soothers when you can cuddle and kiss them. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:54

Cathy Duignan I too work in dementia wings in aged care & though it may be challenging at times for the residents & it is, they still have feelings. I believe any form of stimulation is very important to the time they have here. I love & respect each one dearly. Like · Reply · 4 · 19 January 2016 at 15:45

Doreen Zicko Halfrey This is very common where I come from in Newfoundland..In the Nursing Home where both my Mom and my Aunt were, I'd see quite a few of them with their "babies".my Aunt was one of them....She would dress her, sing to her, etc....It's a great idea... Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:49

Melody Harris That is so very sweet and kind !It makes her so very happy to have someone to hold and to love on ! Shes a good mommy &grandmother !she still knows how to love and hold a child ! She s a sweet lady !And who ever did this for her ! To help her to remember what it's like to be a mom & grandmother ! And that made her so happy again !Thank you! So many of the elderly always gets forgotten ! Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 22:48

Fortune Cynthia My Nana had demetia too she had a boy doll named Freddy after her oldest Son RIP Nana i love you and miss u dearly.!!❤❤ Her grand daughte. Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 17:38

Paul Clay I don't see anything wrong with that as a matter of fact I think it's very sweet and very therapeutic for the Nana and for me Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 10:09

Jenny Scarborough My grandma had twins in hospice, now I have them. I think it's sweet that even towards the end of life some still only think to care for others. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 22:55

Lynelle Hoges I love this. My Nanna responds to my baby and my other children aswell. The mind is very powerful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Like · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 14:58

Anna Kelly Though it could be difficult at times, I loved working with dementia patients. I'd ask some, "How old are you? " to see where their mind was. So many answers, from 28 to 64 to 98. I'd talk to them about what kind of pies they were going to make later, or when the car needed an oil change. And LOVED seeing patients connect with a baby doll ♡ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:01

Melissa Lee I have bought and donated in the past dolls, stuffed animals, and other interesting things such as a fuzzy lap blanket and things with a soft texture, meant a lot to the lonely patience and made me feel good. I belong to a woman's group and will bring this up at our next meeting to start making/collecting things to donate. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 21:43

Cinda Walker What a beautiful idea for these sweet people with this horrible disease. We should have given Dad cars to work/play with as he was in the automobile business all his life. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:00

Margaret Larsen Today's thought is to allow comfort by giving them something that triggers familiarity ie... Baby dolls, tool sets etc.... Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 18:38

Robin Allen The love for babies and children is never ending and transformative. This is so beautiful. May be a new therapy to use in nursing homes right along with animal therapy. There are so many things that can be done for the elderly instead of medication to calm.... and help despondency, we need to look at alternatives. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:13

Maria Cortinas How beautiful it was to watch the happiness of the lady like they said a real mother never forget the love your children's god bless her Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 19:42

Lee Jacobs Some beautiful, moving stories told by wonderful caring people. Someday I may need your care too. Thank you for all you do. Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 15:30

Heidy L. Rodriguez Awwwww love and mother's love is just incredible 💖 god bless her. I would have loved to try this on my mama (gma) if I had her close 😥💔 Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 17:00

Vicky Foley i gave a baby doll for a senior at church Christmas gift drive. I know what it can mean to them. I have witnessed it myself. Warms the heart.( also breaks it ) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:18

Patti Davis Really hard for me to watch Janet Widmyer Gerard. But "cutie pie" brought mommy so much peace at some very difficult times and I will be forever grateful to Michelle Grow for that precious gift . Like · Reply · 1 · 2 March 2016 at 15:17

Ray Perkins Dementia is such a debilatating condition, have experienced this first hand with both parents and when I was in rehab for my hip replacement I saw a lady just like the one in this post with a doll acting the same way. We need to love and understand these soles and hopefully those who will get this same condition will be loved too. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:21

Linda Carter We gave Skippers granny a baby doll and she would take care of it,But she said it didn't act like the other kids did,I think it was better than the others, Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 23:47

Elizabeth Vitek This is a beautiful video! It made me cry remembering my own grandmother. She had found a big stuffed bear she clung to. She was always happy and calm when she had that bear. Who knows what secrets she used to whisper in his ear! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 08:47

Sandy Youngblood Levy I think we were in denial about her actual condition until she took to her doll like a real baby. It really comforted her for awhile. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:08

Kelli Garst That is so awesome, what a great family to give her such a great gift, joy and purpose again in her life. Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 18:05

Betty Kelso My mom did this even changed her clothes and diaper then would put her to bed. I would watch her at night rock and talk to her. Gave Mom a purpose to be needed and wanted. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:43

Donna Gerhart This video brought me to tears! It is both beautiful and sad at the same time. She must have been a wonderful granny because she is so wonderful with what she believes to be a real baby. Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 17:41

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Jo Miller Dove My great grandmother had a baby doll in the nursing home when she was alive. She also suffered from mental problems. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:23

Tiziana Calchi Please excuse my ignorance, but does she know its not a real baby? My own mother has early signs of dementia, and it scares me to even think about it. So to see this is all new to me. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:16

Jacque Mays In the early stage the person will usually know it is a doll but they enjoy it. Then as the Alzheimer's progresses you will notice a shift comes and on her own she will begin to hold her and rock her. She will be comforted. God bless you as you face this painful time. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 12:50

Maxine Daniel Hi, I did tell my nana that it was a doll when I gave it to her but as you can see in my video, all she sees is a baby. Sadly she is in the later stages of dementia and has forgotten most of her family but not her maternal instinct x Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 22:33

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Kelly Smith Go I wish I had known about this when my gran was still alive she passed 2years ago but I think it would have been nice for her to have had "a baby" while she was in the nursing home. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 15:15

Maureen Macey Nanny B had a doll she sat and talked to called it horace. It cried when you pressed its feet and she soon lost interest when it did, only liked it when it was quiet. Loved watching her with it. X Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:58

Dottie Loyd Nevins I use to take my dolls to the nursing home I worked at for the little ladies to hold...they love them.. they miss holding babies and it does wonders for them.. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 02:01

Janet Vinnicombe We visit quite a few nursing homes and often see a lady with a dolly and they seem quite happy nursing their baby. If it gives them peace and pleasure why not. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 00:58

Patricia Lehman This is so sweet Mom looked at her doll like she as real kept renaming her she needs to spend more time with her doll Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 17:54

Dorothy Brooke Brasch This is why it is good for people to stay in large families. They can enjoy others will reliving some of their own past. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 04:22

Jeanne Matisse Each Christmas - Valentines season we purchase dolls and teddy bears which my mother of 93 takes to area nursing homes. The recipients may or may not have dementia but love to receive someone to hug and fuss over. At first we just did dolls but then realized that many of the men were interested but left out. Thus the teddy bears were added. They generally get named straight away. Most end up on a bed, shelf, window sill or chair but in lonely or quiet moments or rough times they can be found cuddling with the 'owner'. We have been doing this for over 10 years. May baskets are a big hit as well. Like · Reply · 5 · 22 January 2016 at 08:57

Janet Lynn Morrison I lost my mom dec 28,2014, she also had this horrible disease and she had wanted a baby doll for Christmas in 2013...people thought I was crazy because I bought her one and I still have it, I would have given my mom the moon had she wanted it 💜 Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 04:32

Thelma Yanosky My Mother also held a baby doll that she held and love it. She had Allhemer. So sad,but Healed now with Jesus. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:06 Manage Diana Laker Diana Laker I wouldn't mind if this happened to me, I used to work with the elderly on their last months of life, what a wonderful way to pass Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 09:29

Lynne Smith My mom has Alzheimer's and she has a baby doll. She can be soooo agitated, but when you hand her that doll she instantly becomes calm. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 20:15

Diana Kuerth I remember when my Mom gave my Grandma a baby doll. It meant a great deal to her! I think after some one spends a life time nurturing others,it is nearly impossible to stop! Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 06:00

Valma Cape We did that for our mother , she was in the same stage of demitasse also and it really kept her calm and happy, once a mother it is always with you Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:20

Carol Hollis For my mother, my brother and I took our dogs to assisted living. They were both welcome. I found my dog has a special sense for cancer patients as well as the ones with dementia, and gave them extra attention. A nurse asked me if I knew my dog could be a cancer therapy animal. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:33

Joyce Clarke - repton Those cruel carers in a home in Rochdale that took the dolls off these poor ladies threw them against walls put them in pans of boiling water amongst other things want putting in prison when you look at the joy on this lady's face and the way it is helping others carers they call themselves I have a much better word for them x Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 02:43

Yelhsa Rellum My grandmother passed with dimentia recently. I wish I had thought about giving her a baby doll.

This is so sweet. God bless all the dementia patients. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 03:42

Alyssa Clay My husband's grandfather had Alzheimer's. My sd put her baby doll on him while he was sleeping in the recliner. He woke up and noticed the doll, picked it up and looked at it, then put it back down on his belly, patted its back and started watching tv. It was the sweetest thing. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:51

Ashley Bolduc That is the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time. My great grandmother had Alzheimer's disease, and that was hard to watch at a young age. She probably would have loved having a doll like that. Beautiful ❤️ Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 17:51

Sally Green I worked with patients with dimentia for 35 years and we used to give some of the patients a baby doll when they were getting a bit unsettled it didn't work with everybody but it did help the patients it took them back to when they had their children it was lovley to see their faces xx Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 14:18

Linda Deboer God's blessings for this loving lady. I had an Aunt that was the same way when she went through a similar expirience at about 75. Made her happy as could be. Bl Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 01:11

Daniel Marker I dig that. I saw another post of a man who was a musician but now he's around 90 and stays in his wheel chair most the day. Someone brought him a radio/CD player with headphones and when he heard his old favorite songs he lit up like a Christmas tree. Simply amazing, these are the stories they should put on the news instead of all the violence. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 07:33

Dale Kilbreth Amazing, my father had dementia, music that he once listened to reanimated him to almost normal, take the music away and he'd go back to almost comatose condition... Like · Reply · 3 · 28 January 2016 at 23:29

Gail Aubry My Aunt thought she was on a luxury cruise and they had a fashion show which she dressed up for. She enjoyed it until she weakened and her disease progressed. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:13

Bridgett Gager Davis I remember when my mother was in a retirement/rehabilitation and there was an older lady that had a doll she fed and changed regularly. We thought it was odd but now I see the significance. Very nice. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:42

Julie Arena Locke My mother suffers from dementia and one of the first things she gravitated to after having to be placed in a home for care was a doll they had there. This really struck such a chord with me, I'm crying as I watch. I miss my mother so much. A cure needs to be found for this absolutely horrible disease. I hate to think of my children having the same fate of losing me to this. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:34

Elaine Gauthier I see this all the time at the Perley in Ottawa where my Mom is. Unfortunately my Mom is blind and doesn't see the dolls that they try to give her to hold therefore she's not responsive to this. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:23

Joy Yates The mama instinct runs deep for life. A mom never forgets how to love and nurture. So sweet to see how it has transformed your sweet nana. Blessings. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:43

Elaine Clarke My mother had four babies when she was in the nursing home. May be she would have responded to a toy baby. 💖 Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 15:25

Joan Carringer Yes Faye.This really does remind me of our mothers. That doll was everything to mother.We were always having to wash its face where mother kissed on it all the time. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 04:51

Julie Vanderwater Be careful. It can get a bit creepy. My mom fretted and worried about her baby doll. She also was constantly concerned about when Richard ( my deceased father of 22 years) would be home to see the kids. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 03:22

Mark-Christine Dietrich Now that is something special, to bring this wonderful nana back to life with the love of a little doll, just fantastic !! 💖💖 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:05

Vilma Forster I love this. I love old people, because deep down inside they are all still young at heart. We all need to love and care about them as much as they did us. Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 02:57

Pam Collingwood I visited a friend in the hospital recently and watch an elderly woman sitting near the nurses station with her baby doll. Rocking, singing and loving that baby ! LOVE Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:31

Billie Clark Very touching. They also have found that people with dementia respond to music of their time. Sometimes I can't remember what I had for dinner the night before...but let a song from the 50-60 play and I know the words. This little lady is blessed to have such a loving caring Granddaughter. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:56

Lia Camarda Yes my mum had few dolls she always talked to her dolls comb there hair and changed there cloths gave them names the one she liked most was named Lisa miss my mum much xx Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 00:03

Jill C Fischman Educate on dementia and Alzheimer's is keeping the individual happy within their stages. Realty has no business serving the patient. Forget realty. You can't change what's happening in the brain. Service it with kindness, love and compassion. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 05:35

Belinda Kelly This is so heart warming. When I use to work in nursing home, so many ladies with dementia thought they'd lost their babies, this would have been so comforting for them x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:42

Ananda Syapin-Sandy My grandmother had dementia and Alzheimer's. While she was still coherent, she crocheted a little doll that my mother (her caregiver) gave her after she became bedbound and "lost". She used to hold that doll and fidget with it for hours. I couldn't tell if she was aware that she was holding it or not, but she seemed happier with it. Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 23:15

Lesley Mattson When my mom in law was living with us we got her a fake puppy that had batteries so that it would breath - she loved cuddling with it & it seemed to ease her anxiety. Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 01:58

Laura Hazell Dad gave him mum one in her last days ; my Gran was a baby healthcare nurse in rural australia and it seemed to make her feel so much better . Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:45

Diane Wigent I love this you can the lady's happens in her eyes and the baby save in her arms it's sad a but makes my heart happy and sad all I have to say hold these people tight make them happy and LOVE them Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 17:20

Barbara Farr Yes I would recommend this for all old people they want something to love my mom kept pinching the old ladies doll next to her in the nursing home ., we bought her a cuddly dog but she wanted a baby doll Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 11:52

Margaret Spicer Peters I have seen this many times in nursing homes and it is both heart-breaking and uplifting to see how greatly this one thing can bring joy to many in this stage of their lives. Like · Reply · 2 · 19 January 2016 at 17:11

Chris Crook How wonderful such a small thing can give such joy and bring back to this lady so many instinctive feelings and handling movements with the dolly and make her so happy well done the dolls should be on perscription.xx Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:50

Josie Lopez This brought tears to my eyes. One of the most touching videos I have ever seen. GOD is so good! HE works in mysterious ways! HIS love is so powerful! This gave her a purpose a reason to share her love for a baby that she believes needs her. 😪🙏🏼✝❤️ Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 09:43

Teresa Ward A woman never forgets that motherly love. Being needed and loved unconditionally. The one thing in life that they work hardest at and yet the most natural to most. I can see how they would connect to that again. Like · Reply · 20 · 20 January 2016 at 01:34

Debbie Buster I know my favorite time in life has been with my two sons , I still dream of them as if they were little , I enjoyed and treasure those times and I'm not too old yet. .. so I'm sure that is a great idea and comfort to these elderly people . Great idea . ♡♡ Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 20:15

Pam Scarbro Bentley My mom had one named Gloria. She loved, fed and cared for her. When mom passed away, I buried Gloria with her. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 18:58

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Milena Isaza-Nicolau RN I met a lady at a nursing home like this when I was doing my clinical rotations. She wouldn't let go off her baby but it made her happy. Dementia and alzheirmers are very sad diseases. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:28 · Edited

Ethel Pearson I did the same for my mother , & it made a big change to her happiness . It bring the love out of them . That's everything . Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:08

ไทย เจริญ This is so beautiful we all need to be needed and baby needed her. My mum also suffered with Dimentia such a sad disease. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 07:10

Kimberley Clarke This brings tears to my eyes, my heart hurts for those who have a close family member suffering with Alzheimer's or dementia... God bless to every one suffering with these types of illness 😢🙏🏻❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:36

Denise Wheeler This is so sad. But yet beautiful. To make them feel needed. That they can feel they can care for someone. You never lose the feeling of love. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:31

Binny Campoli Really interesting, I have never heard of doll therapy. Blessed be the grandchild. Blessed be the hand that rocks the cradle. And so the generations can connect, this beautiful lady was given a doll!! Awesome. God bless you. You did a great service to the families of dementia patients, sometimes the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:00

Bonnie Miller Items that clients used to have or things they did help cope with dementia and alzheimer clients.having things left around so if they r able to move around to pick them up and have great comfort in them.xx Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 01:18

Stella Ross we have doll therapy, it is so nice to watch them 'love; the baby (it's not call a doll) we change clothes, but the for a sleep. gives the residents great joy Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 14:11

Sher Hendrix Townsell When we used to take the GAs to visit the nursing home there was always a lady or two with dolls. Too sweet. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:40

Wonda Johnson Oh I would love to bring this little lady to my house and just keep her she reminds me so much of my dear sweet little cristian mother that passed away 6 year ago on Valentine's Day Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:51

Barbara Riley Martin When carrying my baby grandson to see my mother in a retirement home, all the ladies brightened up and it was a pleasure to see them all so excited! ❤️ Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 22:05

Stacey Foley My grandmothers doll gave her so much comfort and a purpose again , I believe. Lo and behold anybody else who didn't hold the 'baby' correctly!!!! We all had to make sure we supported the baby's neck properly! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 09:29

Margaret Moore Well Sherrie you can get me a stuffed dog I was never into dolls but Nana was and you know how she left her doll and the doll clothes but I will take a dog I think I'll be very happy for that Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 01:59

Joy Wilson I loved the way the oldies faces used to light up when i used take my grandchildren out to see don's mum and aunt. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:25

Moriah Kuhn Baylee Mullin my great grandma had dolls too and she loved them so much she got really mad if you tried to touch them Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:36

Matthew Stringer Dementia is an odd thing but I watched my grandfather forget us as Alzheimer's ate his brain and turned him against us. He fought in WW2 as a B-17 gunner and served 13 years. It was hard seeing him forget his wife and marriage of 67 years... We all face hardships... Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:34

Claire Bulliman My mother really enjoyed her doll. She played with it and talked a lot to the doll / baby. It kept her mind active Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 09:52

Holly Rae This is beautiful. I met a lady on my second placement who had a doll and called it caroline. I remember how dismissive the nurses were and they would just pick the doll up and shove it to the side and the lady looked furious and so confused. I ended up sitting with her and asking how old caroline was and if she has any brothers or sisters it was so amazing Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:51

Lena Viviano Rawls Wonderful, having had a mom with Alzheimer, wish we had tried this. Gives them a new life. Shame on any nursing home that does not allow this simple act of love. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:22

Janet Evans That was a very touching video the ladies face lit up holding the baby !!!! I've visited many nursing homes and they have dolls prays cot ,and all the ladies look after them n love them what harm are they doing !!! It's a wonderful memory for them and reconnects them to there babies, it's what makes the people happy that counts not statistics !!!!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:15

Janet Jones My mam had this it was so hard to see her go like it she went in a nursing home and they did not look after her so upset when she was rush to hospital they said she had a fall but it look like she was hit with something and not long after we found some were else she died love my mam so much Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 02:57

Cathy Rapicano How simple it is to trigger something in a person suffering from dementia, something in this case so maternal, so deeply imprinted on her brain, that she sees and feels only the need to care, to help, to love. What's more miraculous? Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 11:16

Michelle Pike Yes because it gives them the chance to love and feel useful and they need to remember the good things from there youth. But they also use dogs and cats because the petting and love gives them longer loving life Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 09:58

Crystal Rowland This reminds me of a women I loved dearly as being a cna in an assisted living home!!! Of course it was a dementia patient but I wouldn't change my experience with any of my residence for the world!! Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 16:51

Katie Smith We have couple of ladies at my work who suffer from dementia and they have dolls. They interact with them it's beautiful to see xx Like · Reply · 1 · 5 February 2016 at 17:05

Joni Dudley My mom, who raised 8 children (all while being totally blind) got Alzheimer's when in her late 80's. I gave her a doll baby & it did wonders to calm her & make her happy. She would rock it for hours. Very, very helpful in a very, very sad situation. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 02:20

Maurizio Sanges My mother on plenty of occasions has gone up to inanimate figurines of animals etc. and continuously talks to them. No different than going back to childhood.Will share, thank you Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 07:28

Angela Cherita Crosby I'm a hospice nurse and believe it or not, baby dolls make the biggest difference in some of these patients. It gives them joy and something to focus on. Now, for all of my Alzheimer's patients, I get them a "baby" or small stuffed animal and it gives them joy. Something so small does something so big!😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:47

Gail Elizabeth Ferguson My mum has two dolls she talks and cuddles them could not believe what a difference they make they are real to her Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 01:32

Antje Miethe Kashikar People need to understand, separating the generations from each other is going to kill our society! We all need each other, no matter how old we are. My greatest memories are the ones, that include my grandparents and great grandparents ! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:20

Pam Hinson That's so sweet, they often bring children into nursing homes to bond with elders as well. So far it has worked wonders with those that have dementia Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 19:41

Angie Garcia Tina, My Mom had dolls on her bed. Now that you mentioned about dolls, I have to find out about them after she passed away. You still working. I haven't been to work since early January! Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 04:43

Leslie Escoffery Worked in so many dementia wards. Broke my heart. I was always coming up with stuff to make them happy. One elderly man just wanted someone to sing to him. Some want very little Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 11:59

Lynn Williamson What a good idea. Wish I had thought of this when my Mum was alive (she also had dementia). She would have loved it. x Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 23:11

Gayle Pierce You are so right. My grandma also had a doll and the calming effect is wonderful. When she would get agitated instead of giving her medicine they would give her the doll I gave her. Worked better than they thought it would. The power of dolls. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 14:09

Mark Goodenow Jr. I saw this same thing at a nursing home in Southport, NC and the older lady treated the baby like her little sister. Thank God for caring people who tend to these folks with dignity and compassion. I know, for a fact, that I couldn't do this for a living. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 16:34

Stephenie Stroud Reminds me of those dolls I had in my home economics class. Never ever again will I take another one of those. My own child was less trouble. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 17:31

Julieanne Laing It was so heartfelt what adifference that doll makes in her life and so simple it was wonderful to watch Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:46

Danis Wood Boyce I found my mother a newborn type baby and a stuffed kitty cat and she would talk to both of them and caress and burp the baby. Beautiful. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:36

Cindy Schnicke This is wonderful, being a mother as you can see never goes away no matter what. God bless her soul. ❤🌼❤ Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 19:15

Lyn Beattie Yes it does work,for some,I work in aged care and sometimes our nurses get caught up in the story,Beautiful. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 11:04

PhillipandBarbara Mitchem My Mom really loves her doll, better say baby. She talks to it and kisses it all the time. It has been great therapy for her. Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 02:21 · Edited

Breanne To I just love this!! The circle of life. The maternal instinct is within us always!! My year old daughters instantly started caring for their dolls. It's amazing to see the elderly with dementia find purpose again. The girls are so attached to their GG. Like · Reply · 19 · 19 January 2016 at 21:09

Maree Hingston I had this thought the other day when I was washing the soft toys our kitten had played with. I wondered if the elderly would enjoy cuddly toys, dolls and teddies. Now I have seen this I am thinking I should do something about it. I will start looking for such items to take to the local Hostel for our frail elderly. If you have any (new or in good nick ) that you would like to donate let me know. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:07

Lue Thacker So heat warming, she loves her baby. I worked in a lot of nursing homes over 27 years. ..and this still makes my heart happy when I see pure love like this.. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:09

Diane DeHart Its very common in Long term care facilities that the residents carry baby dolls around with them. I don't know if its because theyve regressed into a child-like state or if it reminds them of caring for their own children. Nonetheless some take their dolls very serious. If it makes them happy and they're not hurting anyone, let them have a little joy! Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 07:53

Jessica Greenway Dunn Cared for a patient like her years ago.. She would actually whip her boob out and breastfeed her baby doll. Scarred me for life. O_o Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:03

Wanda Smith I believe if they must have this illness it's good for them to go back to happy times in their life my father in law went back to his childhood and he grew up Happy Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:54

Kathy Muehlbauer Voss When we go visit my aunt, who's turning 100, we always take this little toy dog who barks and walks around. She always had dogs and she hugs it and pets it and lights up as it walks around barking. She gets upset when we leave with it, but they won't let her keep it there. It helps the kids as well since she doesn't remember us, they still know they're bringing her joy when they all remind me to pack her dog when we head north! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 20:57

Nicole Rattigan I love this, my mother suffered with dementia and I know she would of loved this just like your lovely grandmother Great idea x Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 19:13

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Patti Fahey Jackson I was thinking of doing that for mom too 😊 My aunt gave her a teddy bear for Christmas and she seems to like it 💕 Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 15:07

Karen Scheide Snoops She would love that! Give her a baby bottle too so she can feed her baby. Like · Reply · 1 · 25 January 2016 at 15:19

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Leslee Gilley My cousin bought my aunt one, she has Alzheimer's in the later stages and she is doing great with that baby. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:32

Michelle Elliott OMG !!!!!!!! Such a beautiful story. My dad passed of dementia/Alzheimer's 6 yrs ago. Maybe sharing this story will help so many sufferers out there. THANKS for sharing💙 Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 23:29

Rigina Selders One of the most beautiful things I've seen in along time. Heart warming to watch this woman smile and be involved. Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️ Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 01:39

Sheila Freeze Back in the 70's I worked in a nursing home in Blowing Rock NC. Several of the dear ladies had dolls to care for. I will never forget Ms. Chaney Ashley who at age 98 "nursed" her baby dolls every night. Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 07:16

Maria Conrad So adorable , this brought tears to my eyes where can I get one of these dolls ? My mother also suffers from dementia and loves babies😘 Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 06:40

Pat McDermott Went and saw my mum yesterday she had traded her doll for a lovely soft bunny but loved it the same 💕💕 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:56

Pamela Madelene Palmer We had anelderly lady who had been Mother to 4 girks.and woukd frantcally call and look fir them we gave her a doll nappies,dolls bottle etc.she was settled and each day had a purpise in her life to look after her baby! This was some 40 years ago and some said it was demeaning to the patient.She was happy had a purpose in her life. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 14:19

Peggy Moore God Bless you're nana, and God Bless you for bringing her that baby doll. It chocked me up and made me smile to watch your nana be so full of joy. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 17:35

Arline Hall She is so happy god love her funny how will for get so many things but never how to be sweet to a baby seen a lot of this when worked at nursing home Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 03:01

Cameo Wesley The baby dolls are great for calming a dementia/ Alzheimer's patient who is having an episode. We had them for some of them where I used to work and it was cute to watch them care for their babies. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 18:03

Dawn-Marie Hirsh Wow. Brought tears to my eyes. The efficacy might depend on how connected to mothering Nana was earlier in life. Some women have stronger mothering instincts than others and might be more apt to have those primal emotions triggered by the doll. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 10:58

Linda Styles Thanks for this! It makes me miss my years with the all the wonderful relationships and the great times like this that I was able to witness when I was a nurse in the Nursing Home! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 17:46

Karen Dethmers This is totally sweet, our mom has dementia, I have so much love for her this brings me to tears to think our mom will be lost eventually to all of us. <3 Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 19:10

Cindy Septer Some things they never forget! Made me cry, as my own mother suffers from dementia also...Nice to see her smile! Like · Reply · 1 · 31 January 2016 at 06:28

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Shirley Gallenstein I have always said that if I won the lottery I would build a facility where there would be senior citizens AND a nursery together. The little ones do SO MUCH GOOD for the seniors and the seniors love to lavish attention and love on the little ones. Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 12:39

Libby Treadway Before my grandma passed away I remember she got to see the family for thanksgiving, everyone in the mediate family, she was so happy :) she passed away a week later :( I'm happy that she got to see everyone though.. And everyone got to see her ... It's still so heart breaking though and it's hard to get through.. She basically raised me she was in my life for 20 years .. I know I'm still young but it's so hard thinking about going throughout my whole life without talking to my grandma anymore or seeing her :( I miss her Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 07:49

Glenda Tyner Really made me smile and brought tears to my eyes, tears of joy, what a blessing for her granddaughter. What ever makes their life better, great ideal. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:04 · Edited

Sandra Hurd Thanks my mom has early Alzheimer and she give us a hard time and the grandchildren well she loves them to death. This is a great idea! Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 18:23

Pam Helton My grandmother loved dolls after suffering a stroke. She wanted them to have nice clothes , and cuddled her Ziggy doll all the time as it was very soft Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 00:22

Dena Malcom Garcia This is so true!! Our older nurses and doctors who are patients like to give us orders and advice and we listen to them respectfully even though we can't use them. And some little ladies are so much calmer with their dolls or teddy bears. Sadly, people with dementia call out to their mama and daddy's who have been gone so long, so I think it's great if we can provide them a little comfort they need!!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 10:56

Jayne Booth When I was visiting my aunt with dimentia there was a elderly lady brushing a dolls hair for hours............!!!!! So sweet!!!? Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:41

Sandra Roy How wonderful to give the baby dolls to the patient's so heart warming to watch this thank you for sharing your special moment Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 20:56

Dena Woelke Reminds me of some of my patients! They love their babies and stuffed animals. It gives them something to love and talk to...the sweetest thing! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:11

Alisha Brown This works great, it's all about controlling the mind and what's reality for people like that may not be reality for us. SO keeping that in mind, this is a real baby in her reality, we can't change that. trying to keep them in touch w reality as best as possible, is ideal but not realistic Im Sorry. FOr the Patients sake, this is the best for them. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 March 2016 at 16:08

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Kathy Eckley I tried to initiate doll therapy in the hospital that I worked at.I was told that it would degrade the patients.Many of the older patient were demented to begin with,being in the hospital was scary enough.Some had no family or even neighbors to visit them.Many came from nursing homes in the area.Many had sundowners,nurses were complaining they didn't have the time to "babysit".Granted patient loads are heavy at times,the older patient needs the same care as everyone else! I stood my ground and purchased a life size new born baby doll.I saw the difference this made in many of the female patients.Treatments were able to be on them,preop testing could be done,They knew the baby was waiting for them. Even after surgery or invasive procedure was a soothing means of keeping distracted,they didn't focus in on tubes,IV's,monitor leads,the baby was there for them. When I was in my BSN program,I did a rotation in a demented and early stage Alzheimer's.I noticed how they utilized different modules for each stage. They had activities for them,that wasn't overwhelming,that could lead to destructive behavior or squabbles amongst each other. They liked my idea of doll therapy.Instead of dolls,they used Teddy Bears.This really helped alot,also their personnel was truly dedicated to these residents.They were all one family. I know this setting and type of compassion isn't ideal for an acute hospital. Though when it turns into chronic,there are facilities out there in the community. Like · Reply · 5 · 19 January 2016 at 22:43

Beverly Mcswain I am so glad you persisted Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 01:00

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Jim D Lawrence I've seen this many times over . My glee club entertains at all types of senior residents homes and most of the time the lady residents have their doll with them . You can absolutely see the comforting effect that these dolls bring to them Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:31

Susan Conway When I worked in a nursing home we gave some of the residents with dementia dolls & it completely transformed them. We even had a proper pram they could but the doll in & walk around the garden pushing the pram. Some people may think it's demeaning elderly people but if it gives them a purpose I am all for it. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:57

Michelle Holmes My grandfather is in a nursing home where a few of the ladies have the babies too look after. It is wonderful to watch and the nurses are so lovely to help them when they have lunch and hold the dolls. Beautiful Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:26

Antonio Morales My mom suffers from lew body dementia and she will bearly be 44 years old this year. Her dementia has advanced terribly fast within the last 4 months. I will try this and hopefully help her out. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 08:16

Peggy Anderson Rebollar I used to work in the activities department and against the advice of some I bought the movable babies and animals and Yes it made a positive impact on the residents that had any type of memory loss. It would calm some people or make others very happy. And they would talk to the baby or pet. I highly recommend. !!! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 11:06

Brenda Watkins For what we can for the young we must do to the young at heart for our hearts are never to old to comfort a little one at least not anyone I know! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:12

Beverly Earl Jones My Dad had Demenitia and always got are names mixed up sometimes I was my Mom or his sister. I Loved My Dad and Miss him everyday. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 17:29

Joan McEvoy Our dementia unit in the nursing home does this. It gives the residents something to love and focus on-- they enjoy taking care of their babies. The mother instinct is still there Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:38

Liz Symons That's so beautiful and yet sad... But maybe more 'dolls' and small 'animals' should be placed into this sort of environment... Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 08:47

Lorraine Lemon Made me tear up thinking of how my Mama loves her doll. But she doesn't have it in the Home. I will give her another! Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 18:40

Arvilla Self This does help so many of the elderly! If you have daughters who have out grown their dolls take them to a facility where ever you live and they can give them to the elderly!! It gives them so much joy!! By the way if you have stuffed animals they also bring much joy to them!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 06:44

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Dale N Sue Jones Amazing what something so simple as a doll can do for dementia. My mother died from dementia and this warms my heart. Amazing what just a little love will do!!!!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:46

Dale N Sue Jones Animals, birds etc work very well. I was visiting my mother one day in the nursing home and someone brought ain't a bird that talked!! The residents loved it!!!!!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:49

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Keziah Sanders I cherish the footage of my mother doing this and singing to a baby doll, and worried about where the babies mother is. She did however find it a bit disturbing when the baby wouldn't open its mouth to eat the cracker she kept trying to feed it. It was sad and beautiful at the same time Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 11:57

Diane Hill When we would have dementia patients admitted to the hospital, I rolled a blanket into a baby shape and wrap it in a towel on the night shift. This calmed the patient and they would go to sleep with their "baby" tucked next to them. Also, take several towels, wash cloths, pillowcases and ask the patient to fold laundry for me, which she would do over and over. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 09:33

Barbara DeSantis That's so beautiful. My grandmother passed last year from complications from dementia; Alzheimer's I would have loved to done this with her to help her with the disease

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Carly Corcoran Steve Dermietzel- I know nana likes her teddy but maybe a doll for her to cradle (might take her mind off her stomach)???? Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 14:33

Ann Burnette I bought one of these dolls years ago on the clearance table. I didn't know it needed battery's. I put the battery in and was very surprised to see all Annabelle did. I still have her. Love that doll. Like · Reply · 1 · 30 January 2016 at 02:20

Yam Naej Ocitauhc That's why grandchildren u r the apple of the eyes of every grandparents. They feel young when you are around. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 02:52

Sandra Messner Yes. I remember one of my residents had a baby doll. It was so wonderful to watch a wonderful personality shine. So beautiful. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 09:06

Cecilia Marquez Love that she's happy!! I took care of my aunt who also had dementia. I wish I had tried this idea. She's gone now and I miss her so much!!😥 Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 20:22

Maureen Bonace This is such a beautiful thing. I am a 54 year old grandmother to 6 beautiful beings and I pray that when I'm older and in need, they would do this for me. There is nothing that compares to that maternal instinct that makes you feel complete again. Praises to this wonderful granddaughter and thank you for sharing this heart-warming video. May God bless you. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 20:48

Rita Langhals Rampe The lady I visit in the Meadows also has a doll and she is usually holding it. Must be so comforting and women are usually the caretaker. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 22:54

Judy Ann Freeman My mother had this. horrible disease. She actually heard children crying and playing. She passed away December 6, 2015. She suffered with it for over 6 years. God bless her heart and soul.But now she is at peace. with God and Dad. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 06:42

Martin Dapp I visit long term care homes every week and see the ladies carrying around and caring for their babies. They love them and it gives them purpose. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 11:43

Angie Leach This is a great video!.. Bless her heart... I read a lot of the comments and it is so heart warming that people go the extra mile and care for the needs of our elderly!! Thanks for sharing your stories, may God bless you all <3 Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 11:42 · Edited

Valerie Marie Cole This is just more evidence that the elderly should be placed daily with preschoolers in their classrooms. The journey of true health involves compassion and togetherness. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 23:53

Ali Beckston There is a lot of research to support "doll therapy" with older adults with cognitive deficits and dementia type illnesses. Powerful and simple to use... Reality orientation approaches rarely help as they detract from the persons current experiences and diminish leather than build up their sense of self. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:41

Bobby Childers Did this for my mother too.... Good therapy for her and that's what it's all about but sad for the family to see your 80 year old mom hold a plastic baby and her think it's real thinking it's going to goo at her at any moment Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:28

Susan Youngblood Thanks, Ann. At a nursing home in Nashville they gave dementia patients children's toys. Their demeanor improved when they were allowed to relate in a manner they were comfortable. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 23:31

Elaine Furst As a former psych nurse and clinical instructor in psych for many years (many!) I've seen patient care techniques for the elder demented patients come and go. At one point the students, staff and I did "orientation" sessions with patients 4 times a day. Date, time, name of hospital, etc., the theory being that reality would help them "return". The patients were not calm, nor were they oriented. Frustrated, irritated, disoriented, sometimes combative, when they weren't sleeping in their chairs. Anti-psychotic and anxiolytic med use was high. Then the units initiated Gentle Care. No more structure. Breakfast on tap whenever they woke up; no more orientation sessions; music and reminiscence sessions instead to reconnect them with the world they knew. They could articulate a little more about their world of the 30's and 40's as we showed them the cars, the high school pictures, the movie stars of their eras. Markedly reduced combativeness as well as medications. More hugs and smiles. Check out this link. http://www.gentlecare.com/whatIs.html

Moyra Jones Resources Ltd. Homepage A description of the GENTLECARE Prosthetic Life Care System. A brief explanation of the prosthetic model of care (Abstract) GENTLECARE.COM Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:23

Linda Sutcliffe God love the nana. What wonderful loving family she has.Hope mine will be half as caring as nana.s is. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:59

Debbie Sue Stinson Where can we get one of these dolls? I would love to see if it would help my sister in law. Thank you for sharing your video and your love. Debbie Sue Stinson ,Caif. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:39

Rondetta Trammell Lord in the name of Jesus we ask you to keep your hedge to the boundaries that she can't cross it either. Lord let the cat litter box stay in her room to give her a responsibility to clean his litter box. Then when little by little give he taxes! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:21

Victoria Mangiaracino-Cotter That is true I seen it at the nursing home, in their mind it's a child and so much comfort for them. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:36

Achongolele Miranda-Garcia So beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes. I'm a doll lover and I think I'm getting close to some type of dementia for I start asking the Same thing over and over or repeting myself. I wish that when I'll get that far my kids will bring me a doll too, God bless Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:29

Rhonda Miller Stump I think it's wonderful that she's caring for the baby. It's like she knows what to do. At the same time breaks my heart to see people go thru this. This is one of the worst things a family can experience. Just give them all the love you have to give. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:22

Terrie Pearce Wow this is awesome I taken care of a lot of women with dementia and it would be wonderful I wish I would have thought of it a long time ago but in the case of my mother as Tracy well knows she was never a baby person she would probably thrown on the ground and kicked it Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 06:00

Vondi Rae When Notah was born I thought my mom ( who had dementia ) would enjoy holding him. She held him for a minute then said, " its a boy, isn't it" And when it said yes, it is, she said," oh I thought it should be a girl like Myron's." LOL I hurried to pick Notah up because she was losing interest fast. 😟 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:49

Elaine Vitucci You know, back in the day, the theory was NOT to encourage dementia patients to go with " their" reality. But I always did anyway, and had great results working with them. Now it seems that the so called theory is very, very different, as evidenced In this video. My, my how things can change with some love & compassion, & maybe a little breaking of these sometime ridiculous " RULES "! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 23:47

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Wanda Roth My mother did this long before 'doll therapy' and it sure made a big difference with my grandmother to have her baby! Like · Reply · 1 · 27 January 2016 at 05:19

Jane Ball What a beautiful heart warming story. The simple things in life bringing a happy smile to someone who had lost there's amazing. xxx Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 19:49

Jody Pollock Thank you for sharing, Tami! Started crying when I read this. Julie is right our mom loved baby dolls. Love you! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:49

Annie Michelle This is really common in ladies with dementia. My great nana does this also: takes them back to a time which they had a very purposeful role which was predominant in their life's. Pretty beautiful. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:22

Judy Brooks Fields I will definitely need some of my babies with me in my older years!! I've loved dolls all my life!! 😊❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:30

Linda Gore Loomis This is so true . I also bought my mom one. Lots of days I would walk in and she would be holding her . She is long passed now but I keep the doll in my room .. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 14:42

Cara Kloeck My grandma had a teddy bear she named John he was her baby boy. I think it is a great way to bring back some wonderful and comforting memories. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:32

Nancy Bettini This is wonderful. Wish I had thought about this year's ago for my mother. She would have loved her "baby"! Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 19:13

Eloise Colter beautiful,when i worked in nursing home we were the reality thing as well and that was almost 40 yrs ago i never believed it either Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 01:51

Beth Hyman Sirof Motherhood is THAT powerful that triggering her maternal instinct brought quality and joy to her life. Beautiful. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 15:41

Bernice O'Brien I do voluntary work in aged care and know what a great comfort dolls can be to these dear souls. It's a wonderful security in their time of need. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:40

Aubri Walker Fur Real Friends are also wonderful. I got one for my grandma and it would purr and move when she pet her. So sweet and kept her company. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:25

Susan Rippeon This brings tears running down my face. I pray for the elderly people and would love to see this for all of them. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 19:48

Nancy Cobb That was so sweet! That lady felt like she was truely making that baby doll happy. She was so gentle and sweet! Bless her heart!😇👍 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 17:11

Randy Boone See, they never forget. I lost my mom to Alzheimer's about 25 years ago and I am really amazed everyday with all the strides and advances in Alzheimer's care. For all of you out there that care for dementia and Alzheimer's patients I applaud you. I still believe that one day we will beat this, maybe one of us out there will be the first one saved by it. Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 07:52

Amberly Kroger All these stories are making me misty eyed! My momo is in a nursing home and there are a few ladies that have dolls. I try to do little things for all them around the holidays. I've always had a soft spot for the elderly and this touched me Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 23:04

Sharon Bouchard Make sure you buy the baby doll that the eyes close. A patient passed the baby doll to me and said 'I can't put her to sleep.' Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 18:35

Jane Smith I think it also brings back memories of their happiest times in life. I loved being a mum to babies! Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 18:24

Linde Ivimey there is a bus stop within the safe confines of an older friends high security dementia care facility. The residents that get a bit confused or have that feeling of needing to go some where can go to the bus stop, they can wait, they can meet and chat there. its safe caring and utterly lovely that they get dressed and organised to go about their business. Like · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 14:12

Jackie Emmerson I think this is lovely. There is no harm in bringing some happiness back into the sweet ladies life. If this was me I would like somebody to do the same for me.xx Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:51

Shari Scott I bought my mam who had dementia a cat that was lifelike which purred and meowed and she adored it kept sharing her tit bits of food with it and kept my mam very content. When she died I left the care home keep it for the other residents. Xx Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:34

Ellen Lee Makes me want to check with local places to see if they do the same thing, I know my Mom would have benefited from it as she loved her kids and grandkids so much, makes me happy to see this, thank you Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 00:32

Janet Sansom It's lovely my elderly friend has dementia she can hardly string a sentence together she gets quite down wonder if a doll might help her . Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:20

Angela Moreno Dobbs A Mom never forgets the joy of her babies. She may no longer recognise their adult face. Yet in their heart that love for their young never dies. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 02:42

Diane Philbey Yes I noticed several ladies in the home where my husband is have soft dolls or dogs, they really hang on to them for comfort Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:45

Maribeth Faidley God bless the elderly . Father God protect our minds from memory loss. May your healing hands be with these men and women in need of your protection and healing. Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 10:36

Emily Gray Forehand My mom gave my grandma a toy cat that purred and meowed. I think it was one of those fur real friends. She just loved it and gave her joy before she passed! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:11

Jennifer Walsh This is beautiful! My grandmother suffered with Alzheimer's and I wish we had done this for her. It may have feel peace within. She was the best grandma Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:00

Maria Goncalves MY Mom did this for five years for christmas we by a babby doll she sing and take cRe of the baby and she doesn't now hi im aonly daughter Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 01:03

Ilene Boshak Great idea! There is a "town" set up at a residence for dementia patients . They each have a care giver, there are shops and beauty parlors the residents feel like life is totally normal. I read about it on Facebook a few weeks ago. I don't remember where it is located. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:14

Ruth Marion The best dementia care, nurturing to person and baby, every person living with dementia should have one of these dolls. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 19:39

Kathleen Muldoon Being a mother of a newborn is also very stressful. One of our patients was so stressed out and lost sleep and got really upset about the baby's well being. We had to take the baby back. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 02:43

Nettie JohnBull Back in the 1990s on one of my visits back home... I recall my Grandmother Evelyn Maack slept with a doll however towards the end my Dad placed her in a nursing care facility. It sure does wonders for a love one which is diagnosed having dementia. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 10:57

Sandra Devenney This is so beautiful, the maternal instinct never ever goes away. The joy and love in that ladies eyes is amazing to watch. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 22:05

Mary Bonk So touching . Makes my cry to see how happy nana is. Love her, big hugs to nana and you for sharing this wonderful story. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:34

Nola Paul Strachan I say that years ago in anursing llady was a mid wife and she has a doll same thing she would rock it all day long and was so happy i thought how great it was that lady was very contented Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:38

Susan Wolff I see this in the nursing home where my mom lives. Fortunately, Mom is healthy and happy but that is not the situation of a few of the other residents. This made me think what would the equivalent be for a man suffering from Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 05:07

Shari Kershaw Channell They like to color as well ( some of them) my Mom did Color alittle however the best part was her smiling and looking at me and giggling ❤️Bless her Heart I Miss her so!!!!!!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:26

Phyllis DiGeorge I gave my Mom a Large stuffed Easter chicken. which she held while she was in the nursing home. One day she asked me if I can take her home because she could not take care of her any longer. So sad. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 20:51

Becky Rea I use to take my daughter into my facility and the patients loved her played card games puzzles but the boss didn't like it even tho it was good for some of the patients and they asked where she was if I didn't have her for that day therapy is so good for them Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 08:19

Sharon Tucker My grandmother died from altziemer's; she had a babydoll in her failing years, and thought she was back in Ireland and a barmaaid like when she was a teenager!! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 05:18

Lyn McCauley Rankin When my mom had Alzheimer's I went to build a bear and bought a bear unstuffed. I took it home and filled sections of panty hose with rice. I filled up the bear and sewed it shut. My mom was always cold and we would put the bear in the microwave for a minute or so and it would warm up. She loved holding that nice warm little bear. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 05:54

Ashley LaFountaine When I had worked at a retirement home I had quite a few patients suffering from these illnesses and I actually only had one lady that did this with a purple teddy bear and two snoopies from MetLife and everyone except like two staff members would allo...See more Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 15:17

Kami Sauer This makes me miss my great Grandma she did the same. She would even feed her baby some of her food. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:28

Tyna D'Arco The biggest joy in my life was being a mother. I think God every day for giving me my "babies" . I understand how this is something that brings joy to them. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:06

Carolyn Thisisfakethanks Brenda, ,Nanny had a doll when l saw her at Mama's house and she called her "little lutzie (spellling ?)" Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 20:51

Susan Bergeron Duquette Working in the medical field i found this very true that sometimes material things make the elderly come back to reality and enjoy some of the things that made them happy! Very heart warming!! Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 19:00

Kyle Kenworthy This Video is sooo beautiful it touched my heat I'm an Lpn worked with dementia patients for years and we used the baby dolls all the time !! They brought out all the love and changed the woman just like this sweet lady , it truly a miracle to observe it brought happiness back to their lives amen . I can watch this over and over thanks for sharing Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:55

Janet Kendall My Mother had one. It was great for her. Lost Moma last November after almost 15 years of dementia. Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 21:10

Paulette Miller My mother is in a nursing home she.has her babies and she talks to them kisses them they are real to her and they are company Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 22:53

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Jan Hazy Everyone need the same thing, no matter what age or position they're in and that is to feel that they are worthy to receive love and to give it Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:07

Susan Paschal Massey Oh I love this!! My dad has dementia and I'm trying really hard to find that 'something' for him to do.. He can do some of the simple circle a word puzzle books... I'm about to try checkers . Any ideas? Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 03:18

Mary Berg I saw several women who treasured their dolls when my dad was in the hospital. It was the only happiness these women had and it was very bittersweet to watch Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 16:31

Wanetta F. Westover This is so amazing !! Kudos to the people who provide these wonderful seniors with something to love and care for!!! Brought tears to my eyes reading some of their stories!!! Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 21:14

Lara Ralae Johnson It takes them to a place where instinct takes over. Nurturing others comes naturally to some and it's comforting to feel needed and to give love. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 18:38

Nubia Gonzalez This was so heart worming. She was so loving to that little doll. It gave her a purpose again and was so radiant that it showed. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 22:56

Peggy Donlon Whoever had her for a mum and nana, should thank the Lord above. What a loving woman...pours right from her!!! Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 18:20

Virginia Peloe They do this (givingbaby dolls)to some elderly dementia residents in the Nursing Home where our choir sings! It makes them happy & caring!Love is in our human nature! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 06:08

Cindy Bounds Dinger There is a lady at George 's Grannie's nursing home that has a "doll baby" she always has with her. It's great if it helps her stay "current". Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:32

Shirley Danielson I got my Mother babies when she was sick with Alzheimer's and she spent many hours with them. They do make a difference for some people. Anything that will bring some peace to their worried minds. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 21:57

Sandra Holguin When I working in a nursing home I gave a lady a fake dog from Walgreen's and it would walk and bark...she walked it all day that her doctor said all the walking made her stronger and stronger. She loved that damn dog so much that I spent a fortune in batteries for it :) Like · Reply · 1 · 1 February 2016 at 03:46 · Edited

Sandra Lewis-Hutchinson I was a Director of a Dementia Unit and I had many Patients with Dolls. They would even attempt to feed them at meals. They loved it! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:05

Danielle Spinks I was at the home visiting my husbands. Mom and. Another lady. Older lady had a doll and she was so happy held. It all the time was amazing Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 15:23

Cynthia Fulwood This is awesome.......god bless her and her family for being creative like that to give her something to think about.....🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:04

Linda Mendiola Whatever it takes to make them happy. Such a terrible disease. I keep saying that I hope I am the one that carries a baby doll with them all the time. Some do the stuffed animal thing but I want to carry a doll. Have some at the home mom is at that do the doll thing. Warms my heart to see them with them. Sometimes that doll is the only "visitor" they have except for the nurses and aides. THAT is the sad part of this disease. People tend to stop going to visit because they don't know me or they don't talk anymore. For me, it's an I KNOW! And if I ever get this disease I hope someone still comes to visit me when I get to the point that I don't know. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:43

Robin Hurlburt-Jacobs Worked years with dementia patients! Always in later stages a baby doll helped them! Except some women got overly obsessed with their babies!! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:58

Leah Cagnina Ketchopulos So adorable Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 13:26

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Deb Meneses This also happened to my mom. She loved her baby doll. After having 5 babies that was one memory she did remember💗 Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 06:54

Catrina Banks Whitley I think this phenomenon points out how important it is to keep our elderly engaged in the family social circle and how we would benefit from multigenerational family living. Though I know it is very difficult these days, the evidence of baby dolls and childcare/nursing home combinations definitely support my point.

Kuddos to all who use doll therapy and do things to bring our elderly joy and happiness. Having that constant human contact and to be needed is so essential! Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 22:46

Barbara Thomas Urban I'm calling the local nursing homes tomorrow to see if they could use some dolls and perhaps stuffed dogs for the men! Really touching.....reminds me of my Mom who had a furry stuffed cat when she suffered from dementia. Like · Reply · 9 June 2016 at 01:10

Joyce Ann Sliter I worked in a nursing Home for years and every one of our Female pts. that had baby dolls were so much more happy & content. Great Idea Like · Reply · 1 · 8 February 2016 at 19:22

Lynda Tkach Bourdages We had a old hand me down rocking crib that we use to put the babies in (dolls) Then my old boss thought it was silly and threw it in the garbage. My residents loved to rock the babies to sleep Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 09:22

Beckie Baxter Owe this made me cry 😪😪 my nana has dementia and is in a home... I remember mum saying that she had a doll she played with. Mum Sharon Douglas what about one of these for Avy? Look how happy it made this nana xxxx Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 09:48

Sharon Douglas She did a couple of years ago Beckie. But she is now beyond that which is so sad. Hopefully she will respond when she gets to meet her real first great granddaughter Dottie at the weekend. We will just have to take it slowly so as not to upset her.....Hopefully we will be able to get a photo 📷 of her with Dottie 💑😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 2 February 2016 at 11:19

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Megan Reed I live with my mother in law and have cared for her for 13 years straight and took care or her husband with cancer also no nursing home for them just to say I would need a doll also if I was separate from my family. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:00

Yvonne Francis-Granat Mum thought she had all her babies on her bed and would get upset sometimes if she couldn't find them (all four of us at once) dear Mum. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 14:25

Summer Blackburn Cornette My great aunt had Alzheimer's and she had a baby doll that she carried everywhere. She loved that doll. My mom still has it too. God rest her soul. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:13

Marie Stenekes The other day I went to the Nursing home I Volunteer in. I saw a dear little lady in her wheel.chair. With this beautiful little brown doggy.on her lap. What amazed me was it Appeared to be breathing and its fur felt like a Real dog. Boy what they can do today,it is So amazing ? Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 04:16

Melissa Diane Epps-Jarratt This is so sweet and thoughtful! When I was 16, I worked at a nursing home. Free of course! But It was so so sad. I comforted those older people so much. They looked forward to seeing me. Some of their families quit coming to see them. I will never forget this experience. Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 16:04

Skip Morse I am moved that so many people have something to share. Your memories made me smile to know u care enough to "do something" Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:44

Pearl C. Babb Yes the mind returns to the good times of life and what could be sweeter that holding a baby especially if he is yours. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 04:44

Terrylynn Burns They should have one made that looks like her child when it was born. My step sister makes them and they look so real and life like Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 07:10

Terry Clark When my Mom was in Nsg Home with Alzheimers., we gave her a cabbage Patch doll . She carried it everywhere, Loving it like a real baby. She gave it Milk (had to change outfits when she gave it milk) fed it by putting crackers or cookies under the jacket.. We buried it with Mom. Seeing this post brought back so many memories. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 06:14

Loretta Mabe My mama was like that. Couldn't remember today but what happened years ago treated as if she was back there. Aids and myself never tried this be now wish I had thought of it now that she has crossed over to heaven with her Saviour who she said saved her. She was 99 & 8 mths old. Miss her Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 03:12

Patricia Palmer Johnson Many of the nursing home patients have had dolls and/or stuffed animals to hold and it changed their lives..........filling a need and a void! Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 04:34

Sonia Warszada Lovely idea . I was just telling my son about a lady resident at the home where I used to work had a doll and how therapeutic it is for them From confused garbled conversation to this , truly amazing to hear and see xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:55

Kim Fenton that made me cry because my mom had a doll when she had Alzheimer s and she loved it too, what a lovely lovely video Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:08

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Sonia Warszada Lovely idea . I was just telling my son about a lady resident at the home where I used to work had a doll and how therapeutic it is for them From confused garbled conversation to this , truly amazing to hear and see xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:55

Kim Fenton that made me cry because my mom had a doll when she had Alzheimer s and she loved it too, what a lovely lovely video Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:08

Lela Beqiri We should take care of moms ourselves instead of taking them to a nursing home 😢. Mom deserves to be close to her family!!! Why hand them a doll? Instead of her grandchild?! 😔 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:34

Linda Duhon Easier said than done!!! Unless you've cared for someone with advanced dementia you have no idea just how hard it is. Dementia comes in so many different packages it doesn't just affect their memory. My moms memory is completely in tact but is 80% non verbal. Her type of dementia affects her ability to speak, write, get in bed, eat, toilet, and shower. All our common autopilot functions we do in a day are scrambled for her. I'm young with 2 children under 4, she is 69 years young as well. I have cared for her in my home for over a year and just recently had to place her in a memory care facility. It's not that family won't care for their aging parents. Some simply can't. Those that can't should not be criticized. My brother would not have been able to and that's ok. I did for as long as I could. It was not easy...it was extremely hard!!! The facility she's in is wonderful and she's getting more social interaction than I could provide. She's thriving better there with 24/7 care. I could not give 24/7 care....I need to sleep...I have small children. I pray you will never have to experience such a deviation in your family! Like · Reply · 2 · 27 January 2016 at 08:56

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Shirley Farmer Walker This works. They make them happy. I crocheted baby blankets for the dolls in Judy House where mom is. Whatever makes them happy I am for. They remember the past when they were taking care of us. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 16:31

Alyson Belfield Absolutely love this, and recommend, I remember our granny having a baby doll, she called it Jimmy and that was my dad.XXX God bless them all.x Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 21:41

Danielle O'Sullivan Omg the poor lady I just felt such an urge to give her a hug these illnesses are so sad! what a beautiful thing to watch so emotional made me actually well up for her look how happy she was with the doll Deirdre Ryan Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:13

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Barbara Smith How amazing that one gift can make a difference to one lady's days and give her such joy and happiness we all need someone to love Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:49

Patricia Kelly This is the most precious thing it brought tears, to my eyes how can we not love and take care of our elderly...I just love them... Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 12:23

Susan Evans Addison My mother was in a nursing home and she had her own little baby doll that she loved and took care of. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 05:45

Elizabeth Instrell When the maternal instinct kicks in that lady was transformed it's true you need to enter their world as long as you keep them safe and they don't put anyone in danger . Bless her if it enhances someone life then go for it. X Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 12:00

TimandJulie Gould This is absolutely beautiful! Seeing this great grandmother,grandmother,mother,daughter,sister and woman be herself with a very loving natural emotion brought me to tears...❤️💐 Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 05:50

Cathey Kirk Dugger sooo touching... I gave my auntie a baby doll with a outfit and blankie and hat I made. she loved it... Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:16

Ina McCart Burton Not able to read all of these stories but have read several... It's so wonderful to hear from all of these loving, caring, beautiful people. Thanks for sharing. 😎 Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 08:21

Debby Van Norstrand White My mother died from Alzheimer's and I was so struck by her interest in babies through out her last days. Wish I had thought of this ! Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 07:35

Mary Sherrill They have a baby like that at St. Martins where my mom is. My mom had nine children so it was very comforting to her to be able to carry around the baby doll. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:40

Caterina Southwell WAs we all know that people with dementia they got a long memory so therefore that doll it's becoming a real baby and who knows maybe that doll will revive more memories. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 20:59

Kimberly Compton-Reeves My grandma has dementia and thinks gave birth to a "baby" I am raising the baby for her she hasn't asked about her lately which is fine but when she does I tell her she's doing just fine! What ever I need to do yo see her happy I will! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:02

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Ivie Greenway My father works in a assisted living / nursing facility. We have been several times to visit to take cards or goodies to the people living there. One side of the facility is for patients with Alzheimer's/ dementia. I can attest first hand how babies / small children have a profound effect on these patients. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:53

Marilyn Ryden I have seen this where I reside with teddy bears and other stuffed animals and it makes a big difference in the elderly !!I have a rescue cat and he is a therapy cat!! He awakes the residents on the floor to come out and get their medicines!! They love Him and he loves everyone... He was declawed neutered And had his shots when I rescued him from the shelter!! I Helped raise the money to build the very nice animal shelter!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:31

Shelley Smith Chaney I remember my great grandmother adopting my brand new doll when I was around 5. I instinctively knew she needed it more then I did.... Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 03:55

Sheila Tenberg Pickering My mother-in-law is in a nursing home where several of the ladies have dolls. They hold and cuddle them just like a regular baby. And the nice thing is their caregivers talk to them as if they are real as well. It's a wonderful thing to watch. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:52

Samantha Jo Wentz Zena Zuther this is so sweet. I loved watching some of the residents with a dolly when I worked in the dementia unit there. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 19:58

Susan Barlow Having something or someone to love and feel loved, personally owning a toy, animal, person, whatever, makes a difference to fulfilling a persons life, fills that void, lovely what a blessing to the grandaighter x Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 01:03

Christine Palmer We had a lady who took her doll everywhere only problem was she tried feeding it & the food would stay in the doll Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:59

Trudy Frost How beautiful. A little doll bringing so much happiness to someone and bringing sunshine back into someone's heart. Thats brought a smile to my face and that's made my day. Apsolutely beautiful, well done !!!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 12:41

Marilou Tomacruz Carlos Mine are two real dolls- my 2 grandkids! Almost 7 years of Grandmother's bliss! Real joy and blessings to my second-half-of-life! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:16

Loria Dishmon Pack This touched my soul so very much I worked in this field for many years and a baby doll gave one of my patients comfort love this happy tears . Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 09:06

Casey L Miller Brady I doubt it, Tylien N Shack. But you never know what her mind is like today vs is what it was like before she was diagnosed. I could be wrong though. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:45

Kimberly Claxton So precious! I've worked as a CNA in a nursing home for close to two years now and these little baby dolls do wonders for these sweet old ladies. They really do make a remarkable difference. Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 22:10

SandraLea Cordner Bushey Love this ! Two residents where I work recieved dolls and the reaction has been wonderful. They are happy and proud of their babys. And the "babies" have incteased opportunities for conversation for the residents and staff. Overall, every one is hsppier! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:09

Carolyn Oldham My mom had a boy baby doll and she loved it she always slept with it she made sure her baby was there beside her and covered up this precious lady reminds me of my mom who we lost 3 years ago how sweet Like · Reply · 19 · 20 January 2016 at 09:05

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Kim-Suzanne Howard My mother in-law, even at her worst, took one look at it and gave us a look from hell. I tell you, they might not remember it all, but they aren't stupid. We made her feel terrible, like we thought she was a child, I can never forget the way she was with us during that very awkward meeting with the "professional therapist". She was not happy about being handed a doll and being told "look at the beautiful baby, isn't she just precious. You can keep this baby as your very own". The look we got was from the Grim Reaper, I swear. Doesn't work for all I'm afraid. Her words .... "not stupid" 😯 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:25

Amy Mullins Maynard Maybe she's not a baby person. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:00

Kim-Suzanne Howard She loved babies and would gravitate towards any baby in the room, even when she was near the end, so no, the problem was that she knew it was a doll, even though she was lost to dementia. Not all are tbe same and some still know the difference between real and fake. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:07

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Kimberly Stewart A man in my grandfather's dementia home had a germanshepard soft toy dog the he use to pat all day. It made him so happy and calm as he use to be a police dog handler Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 03:57

Jacqui Greenwood This to me is so sad, and hopefully I will never be in this position nor would I want to be, no more than anyone with dementia ,if only they knew....bring on the right to chose our end to this life ,whilst still in a position to do...I am sure non of us would like to end our life like this...do not make all these explanations acceptable to ease your conscience..they are not acceptable...these lovely people have lead a hard working life , and most brought up families...is this a fair end to all they have achieved? Hope I have not upset you , but these are my opinions x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:37

Juliet Bourdeau Hoke I guess motherhood is worthwhile. It is so instinctual and basic to us women that it is the last thing some of us can do or want to do at the end. That is deep. I am going to think bout that for a long time and hug my kids when they come home. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:06

Patricia Perello Santiago This is what I see as well. That motherhood and a mother's love is so powerful it awoken her very soul. That's not just a doll. That's her child when he/she was a baby. The way she held the doll, looked at the doll, wrapped her arms around the doll is just as I do with my own babies right now. I know that when all my memory fails, the love I have for my children will remain until the end. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:19 · Edited

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Tonya Delaney My grandma suffers from dementia also and we did the same thing she carries that baby everywhere with ger Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:37

Marcia Mullins I love this, I pray that if this happens to me my Daughter would do something so kind. My life has always been taking care of children. " A Wonderful Idea " God Bless everyone 💔🙏🏻😘 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:15

Pat Ferrier I would like to save this one 90% of the people on the list of they like this story or not on the list that means my friends who are headed to order meeting Care stage is closer than they think so they better take care of their elderly as the elderly took care of us for so long something to think about love you all pat f. Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 19:09

Jennie Wood We gave my grandma a beanie baby of a Robin as they were always her favourite bird. It brought back that sparkle in her eyes as she pets him kisses him and makes him 'hop' around. Lovely to see x Like · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 21:44

Celita Jamison What a wonderful, wonderful memory. I wish I had given one to my Granny....I know she would have really loved it. Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 23:08

Margaret Miskelly Amazing and touching to watch those deep seeded mother's intuitions ..im sure her family have got some comfort watching her interact with her doll .....great idea Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:18

Iris Rivera When my mom was in the dementia ward I brought her a doll, and had to end up getting several dolls for other patients because they kept taking my mom's doll. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 16:21

Alan Thomson I listen to a ted talk on a scientist who had been developing technologies in this field such as a responsive fur seal that would blink and make reassuring noises etc and they trialled these with dementia patients . Upshot was she completely turned her back on this field after realising that what elderly sufferers and the lonely kept in facilities actually needed compassionate companionship touch and human connect not dolls or robots toy fur seals with computer chips in them . We really have lost connection to each to think that a doll or such ideas and technologies should or can replace the beauty and connectedness we feel together as human beings Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 13:27

Katie Rooker Dee Ann Rooker Carrie Kearschner Tomasino its been hard with grandma lately but we should try to remember that it could always be worse. ^^ We will be missing the days that we are in right now, surprisingly... where she actually remembers us and knows our names. This could happen at any time. God is good for not letting it get this bad at the moment. We still have a couple/few "good" (which may not seem "good" at the moment) years with her. You guys have been handling the situation well, and Im sure it's hard, shes just not in her right mind right now. Love you guys Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:01

Dee Rooker Thanks Katie Rooker it's just really hard and can't imagine it getting worse. You're too sweet..we know that you're career will be successful, this is right where God wants you to be. Love you so proud! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:06 · Edited

Carrie Kearschner Tomasino Just remember this Katie when your taking care of me! Lol! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 19:22

Katie Rooker Haha deal! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:26

Dee Rooker She'll do it for you Carrie Kearschner Tomasino she'll make a total stranger to take care of me!! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 20:08

Carrie Kearschner Tomasino Lol! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:20

Carrie Kearschner Tomasino I'm her favorite Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 20:20

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Jay Shipston Breaks my heart that she doesn't remember much. Glad she's found happiness with the help of the doll Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 08:43

Phyllis White I noticed a microwave in back of the woman which looks so close to her head; microowaves have radiation coming out when on and if she normally sits there, this may have caused the dimentia. Just a thought. Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 04:21

Elizabeth Kay My grandmother has late stage Alzheimers and has her "puppy'. it is a stuffed dog that looks similar to the real dog she had and she cares for it. she takes it for walks and to lunch and is doing much better than she was. Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 03:22

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Shirley Hunter All of these ideas sound brilliant. Anything that makes people have a purpose in life be it caring for a doll hanging out washing etc. It takes them back to times they remember too which has to help keep them happier. My Auntie was in a nursing home and a few of the patients had dementia, they just paced the room endlessly, it was so sad and if they got in front of the TV they got shouted at and their look of bewilderment was heartbreaking Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:21

Daysha Knight Our elderly neighbor had a ruptured brain aneurysm. A baby was suggested for her too. Completely helped her recovery process! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:13

Dale Simmons My mom is comforted by her stuffed animals. And although she has forgotten the names of everyone in her family, she remembers the family dog's name! Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 13:12

Anja Staalberg I have seen older ladies and even some older men with " babies". It's wonderful how it gives them peace and something to love. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 19:45

Darlene Moore Bruzzi What a wonderful thing to do. When your a mom and you absolutely love babies, that doesn't stop even with dementia. What a wonderful way to make them feel alive again Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:17

Cherie Scott In the memory impaired unit I worked was a retired doctor. He had a stethoscope wore a lab coat and carried a clip board. These things kept him calm and feeling he had purpose. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:37

Mitzi Bishop Moran My Mother's roommate in the nursing home that she holds all the time - that's her baby and she doesn't take her eyes off her - her little suit was getting dirty so I bought her another one - she was happy and noticed that she had on another footed pajama set! Like · Reply · 25 February 2016 at 02:36

Lorraine Sampson I wish we had known this when Mom was in the home. She probably would have been happier. She did not know us she had 8 daughters and 1 son. Poor Mom!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:07

Kate Smithers Watson Wow. I feel both sad and happy for this beautiful woman. I think it shows her true essence seeing how loving and nurturing she must have been as a mother herself. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:40

Joanne Downey We used Doll therapy at various times with great results when I was working in Lifestyle at Aged Care Facility . Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:17

Donna Mccarty That is so sweet. My mother was in a nursing home with dementia! Missed her dog something horrible so I bought her a stuffed dog and she named Max after her own dog, she carried everywhere she went. If she happened to lose it the whole nursing home would be looking for it including the patients!she passed away last September I had A back up dog for her that she used until they found the original which they always did. When she passed away I had those stuffed dogs arranged in her casket looking on one at her lovingly it's amazinghow little things like that can change their lives God bless this lady. Like · Reply · 2 · 30 January 2016 at 22:58

Derek Harper And of course you should. This kind of nostalgia is so therapeutic, we must never stop trying to find ways of ameliorating the hidden inner pain that dementia inflicts Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:50

Gayle Boozer Coit The last memory care place Mom was in had cribs, changing tables, high chairs and dolls. I didn't see anyone there obsessed with the dolls, but I did see it at other places I visited. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 15:42

Lissy Rojas So sad and beautiful story.glad this woman has people who truly care for her. God bless their hearts Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 19:04

Samantha Waterman If this is me when I become this age I hope and prey there are still people around me that would care enough for this love and affection, so many older people are forgotten I don't want to be one of them please God 🙏 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:36

Theresa Noble I made a doll and gave it to a friend. she loved that little thing until the day passed. She too had dementà. It made her so happy. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:30

Laura Shipe So sweet ' Before I left Nora had gotten her a white stuffed kitty to put on the back of the couch,She got where she would hold it and talk to it!😢 Y'all doing ok give the girls my love! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:25

Jane de Chalain Have also seen this calm old ladies with alzheimer, they have so much love to give still in spite of the mind going ... but trouble if two of them like he same doll. Speak from experience :( Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 18:43 · Edited

Pam Dennis After my on passed away , for a few years we bought and gifted teddy bears to the residents of the nursing home at Christmas time Wow what a hit that was, they had something to hug and talk to🙂 Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:11

Christa Bramlett Thats great she loves it that great to me my greatmother had one to went she was in the hospital she h had to have one to Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 12:04

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Stephanie Ann Menard What happens when they are having a good day and can actually remember things and find out its a doll? I think "Doll therapy" is a good thing but I would feel guilty letting the patient think that it was a real baby. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 03:28

Belinda Flanagan This is such an awesom idea it would really help keep them focused and bring them alot of joy given that there was no past traumatic event with a infant this truly is beautiful to see nanna smiling instead of being scared or confused, im sure that it would be alot happier, warming and pleasent enviroment for everyone workers and patients also would be great for the patients qaulities and characteristics to be noticed and appreciated would be helpful at least if not for them but for others to remember who they are and prevent them being ignored or treated like a number not meaning to offend anyone just saying :) Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 12:45

Miralene Dawson I watch that even though I guess it was a fake baby but to her it was a real baby and I brought some spark back into her life as an older lady and I was a blessing right there for whoever her daughter granddaughter that whoever did that that was a beautiful thing Like · Reply · 3 · 19 January 2016 at 23:49

Rachel Myers Ball I worked in long term care & hospice for several years. It's amazing the connections I've seen when we step into a dementia pt's reality. In nursing school, we're taught to orient these ppl into the "here & now." In reality, that only frustrates & frightens them. Best to let them remain in their own reality. Sometimes u learn some pretty cool things! Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 07:20

Kelly Webb This proves we never loose our motherly instinct I love how natural she looks putting the baby on her shoulder and pats her back. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 15:11

Chanelle Fyve They think it real, one study showed they people revert back to the age of 34y (about), a friend work in a dementia ward, and they would all have dolls, thinking they were their babies, and some nurses would clean up and put all the dolls in the cupboard at night, much to the horror of the patience, as to them, the nurses were throwing all the babies in a cupboard on top of each other and locking them away. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 00:34 · Edited

Becky Kiser Sexton This is so precious. Both my grandmothers had Alzheimer's and they loved babies. Of course it came so naturally for them to love. Brings back a lot of happy and sad memories. Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 20:51

Nathaniel Dean Gant So touching. I think Lucy would love something like this. She was very aware around Christmas. She seemed better than she has been in years. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 21:33

Kaz Pennant How lovely to see the nana so happy. What a caring family doing whatever they can to help bring her some joy. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 15:07

Billie Mitchell This great! My mother had Alzheimer's too and she would nervously pick at a sore or an itchy spot on her skin until she got it bleeding. The doctor recommended little stuffed animals. She had a little dog and a lamb. She would pet them and finger their ribbons, and never scratched again. Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 07:45

Jennifer Janniello This literally brought tears to my eyes. It's a cruel irony to be blessed with a long life, but lose your mind in the process. Any kindness, any happiness we can give our elderly friends is a blessing 💛 Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 18:39

Willodean Powell This really works. I worked as a receptionist at a Nursing Home and bought quite a few dolls for some of the Ladies, there was a big change in them. Most carried the doll every where they went or was carried. My money was well spent for they got lots of happy hours with their Babies. Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 08:17

Elise Cheseldine This is so lovely, I'm in tears again. What a sweet little lady and her expressions when the doll makes noises are priceless. Lovely family too. Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 02:19

Cynthia Stevenson In working in an elderly retirement/assisted living facility; I wholeheartedly concur that "usefulness" is a motivator and when that disappears we have a tendency to sit in front of the tube and exist. Kudos to all who volunteer and interact with the elderly to help them continue to make contributions in living which helps them feel there is a reason to "be". Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 20:35

Ann Cassidy My mother suffered from clinical depression. She would pick up my old doll and hug it. I understand it now !! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:32

Sandy Beach Wonderful, that instant love and affection shows just how much this lady still has deep in her heart Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 14:14

Cheryl McKirdy I think this I a wonderful idea. It gives her a purpose in life again and joy and happiness when you just want to make them as confirms me as possible Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 00:25

Angeline Huserik Cowles It seemed to me that most dementia patients think they are still raising babies. Often, in their minds, they think they need to get home to get their kids from school or from their gramma's houses and hurry home to make dinner. It's hard to keep these mamas from running out of the faculty to get to their little kids during these times, even when their actual adult children are sitting right next to them. Like · Reply · 9 February 2016 at 18:59

Jill Davidson My mother had dementia, & I think this would've been an awesome gift! They forget family, what they wore yesterday, or even what they had for breakfast. But one thing they don't forget is how to be a momma! What a brilliant & simple gift! I found with my own momma that it was the little things that brought joy to her. Even though she forgot a minute later, a minute later she remembered. I wish I had known a baby doll would bring so much happiness, I would've gotten momma one. After all, she was a good momma to me :-) Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 16:14

Mary-Kate Vermouth I think that the baby doll therapy is so sweet, if it makes the person happy. This woman seems to be so engrossed with her baby, how could it be harmful?! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:39

Marie Cath If I get dementia and my children / family ever post this of me I will have you rott in your graves if I am able. My life and story are private and you will never have my consent to do this just saying and putting it out there! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:19

Avril Mountjoy We did this in our home. Even the men were rocking them. It's so lovely to watch how they can relate to a doll xx Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 09:32

Merryl Woolley It would be wonderful if everyone who deals with dementia recognised that these people go back in time and they need to have music, activity and roles that they recognise from that era. Talk to them about the old days and what they remember and introduce that into their daily life, see the smiles on their faces and you know you have made them happy. That is what is important. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:56

Pamela Colston Steffen How beautiful and sad at the same time..but us mother I think we never forget our baby's... God love her prayers.. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:21

Sharon Rose McCormick Ive been told im delusional, demented, dumb, and all these plus others fit. I already have my babydoll. Im 60 and my one doll is 57 and my favorite newborn doll is 53. Ive drug these around through 25 moves, tons of kids, boys and girls rough housing with them and marking on them. I will be waiting on them. I have a little box of clothes ready for them. This is now out there for the world to see. When i get dementia, insist on pictures of me with my dolls. If no one can produce them for you, kick their butts till they do. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 03:11

Cindy Levart what a great thing for these pt.s sometimes they just need to feel like they are needed and again have some sort of purpose again, They can love and care for another being , Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 17:51

Cheryl Schurlknight So sweet. I've seen this in a lady from our church and they even had to get a babysitter when they went to doctor. She wouldn't leave it home by itself Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 22:30

Ella Douglass I had a client who did this. It's so lovely that even when all is lost a mothers love will always be there!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:07

Holly Bristol These lonely people need to be around real babies and real dogs... It's so hard to give them that in this fast-paced, work a day world. But really...Extended families living communally would ease so many of our lonely burdens! Unite the generations again!! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 05:15

Janie Lopez My prayers go out to all my granny's in homes thank you so much for doing what you did they always make someone should be there n love them. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 04:39

Dorothy Haslem Seen this in nursing homes the look of love on the patients face melts your heart and they won't part with the doll only hold it tighter God Bless Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 00:10

Linda Bartlett What a great story. I worked in a nursing home, and anything that can be done to bring joy to these wonderful people, is a blessing. The best job I ever had . I don't think I will even call it a job because it was wonderful to go to work each day. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:15

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Jean Boyd-Smith We did this for my beautiful Mum, it made her so much happier & calmer, she absolutely loved that doll💕 Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 00:27

Kazanne Wood That's beautiful Jean💖 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 02:02

Liz Walmsley What a beautiful video. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:08

Jean Boyd-Smith It certainly brought back some memories, it's so comforting with Dementia Mummies to have these💕 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 13:34

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Becky Morris Helms That baby has given her purpose and reason of being here. She has to keep her baby calm and safe. Great idea. Just seeing her rocking is a happy sign. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 01:45

Louise Ringer-Kromm Heartwarming and heart wrenching all in one! Finally, healthcare professionals allow the patient to live in their world not "our" world. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 01:22

Mona Mote Stevens I worked in a nursing home for 8 years, and the littlest things makes these beautiful people happy. Yes, dementia is a terrible thing and we must take care of oir elders. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:36

Lisa Weldon This is true there was a lady where my Dad was that did the same thing... So precious to watch them come to life again 🙏🏻☺️ Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 18:10

Sandy Bradford How very precious is the God-given maternal instinct. This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I have never heard of this baby doll therapy before. Precious!!!! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:06

Beverly Salsberry Very touching. You can tell by the look on her face she was totally delighted by the baby. Great therapy Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 11:04

Lori Kessell I gave the doll I bought my mom to the veterans home and I was glad there was someone there it brought joy too. I got the doll for my mom because it looked like my daughter and she collected dolls. It will now have a new home 😊(mom has passed) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:34

Maggie Guppy The home my father was in not only had dolls but had a full size pram and two push chairs. The ladies would spend hours with their babies, taking them for walks. They would often 'meet' while walking the corridors and like young mums would stop for a chat etc. they had a shop too where they could 'buy' small items, sweets etc. my father enjoyed the shop, and the workshop with small tools. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 15:19

Lee Ann Kanalas Karen Marts Dodds I had no idea that this was such wonderful therapy for Alzheimer's patients! Something to keep in mind for the future of Grandma. A Mother never loses her instincts to nurture! ❤️❤️ Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 01:38

Vanessa Gent I definitely believe in dolls & cots & prams in care homes. I e experienced the magic it has over many of the female residents. Heartening to see! And why not?! It's as dignified as can be. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:47

Eva Berlin Thats why its Called "granny time" why babies are grumpy and crying for a longer time. They need a calm and experienced granny to sit with them in a rocking chair and hold them with patience. And the old people need to be needed and have cuddling time as well :) Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 17:52

Diana Kline I saw this before Christmas and considered it. I think at this point she would be insulted for being treated like a child but when she slips to where that isn't an issue any longer will gladly get her one. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:42

Tonya Applegate In nursing homes, I let them believe what they want. I heard a man call his wife, who passed. Another aid said," (wife's name) isn't here. I told her to let him believe what he wants cuz he's at the end of life. She was like,"wow, I didn't think of that." Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:30

Lisa M Lowe Aww ❤️ Dementia is so hard for family members to watch and someone to go through . Happy she has found her moment of happiness . Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:37

Meredith Sweeney This is so neat, I can literally feel it touching by heart with bare hands!!!! She's super cute as well n glad to see that she is happy:) Dementia and Alzheimer's are two very difficult diseases to deal with, for both the patient/resident and family...thank u for sharing, God bless!!!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:40 · Edited

Judy Selander The home my mom was at also had dolls , I would always see them playing with the dolls, not always interacting with anyone else Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 16:01

Marcia Dunn I'm a very forgetful person and i have often told my children when I'm an older person to please get me a baby doll because I know how comforting it can be now I know for sure that I was right Like · Reply · 1 · 10 February 2016 at 05:56

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Susan Ford Can Anton tell me what kind of doll this is. A friend of mine mom is going through dementia and responds the same to a baby doll. Would like to get her this kind of doll to interact with. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 20:22

Jacqui Erasmus God bless you and your precious Nana Maxine. My Mom passed away 16 months ago from Alzheimer's related complications and I wish I had known about Doll Therapy whilst she was still with us. Keep on doing what you're doing - you're an angel x Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 08:29

Angie Chester They had dolls at the nursing home my grandma was in before she died. They actually fight over them a couple times. They love them! Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 10:03

Ann Martin We had one gentleman (an old bachelor) we gave him a baby to hold and he looked at it then looked at us and told us 'don't look at me, it's not mine!' Lol Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 05:22

Linda Sedera So sweet, reminds me of my mother loving her great grand son. She loved him so much. CJ Osborne. This is you. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 22:45

Jen Dresh This is beautiful. There's nothing worse than trying to comfort a dementia patient who thinks they have lost their children or that they have to be somewhere to pick them up. It's heartbreaking. Some people never lose that nurturing side just like some men never loose the perverted side. Those in the medical field know exactly what I mean. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:38

Loraine Moyes Cumming This is exceedingly heartwarming. I remember a very elderly man (completely non communicative) in a nursing home who had a similar reaction to my dog years ago. Brings tears to the eyes! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:06

Andrea Bullock This is so tender to watch. It's lovely. I can't help but wish there was a safe way to connect women like this (or men) with babies who really need attention. I think of all the babies laying cribs needing human contact and all the elderly sitting in nursing homes needing human contact. We are so separated from each other in our current society. It's tragic. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:49

Kim Murphy Purdy I work with dementia patients every day and use doll therapy but i would love to know where this doll is from as so interactive !!! a beautiful video !!!!! thank you so much for posting XX Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:43

Donna Daniel I worked at a nursing home almost 1 1/2 years ago. I loved seeing the ladies and a few gentlemen taking care of the babies like they were real. I got so upset when I went in one day to find out that some of the staff had taken the babies and hid them. They said it wasn't good for them to think they were real. I stopped working there due to that and a few other reasons. It's just sad. Let them be happy. What's the harm in that? Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 05:06

Cynthia Howayeck VonHousen We have dolls in our memory care unit that are very comforting to our residents. We also have large stuffed animals for those that enjoy pets. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 19:30

Debie Dickey You can't take a mother and make her old and take everything away from her. She has spent her entire life loving nurturing and caring for others. That doesn't go away just because she gets old. This video makes me cry. I'm going to go buy a dolly and take it to my local nursing home and each payday I'm going to do that same thing. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 18:29

Mindy Rosengarten I got my mom a stuffed snowman for Xmas when she had dementia. It was just like this post. It became her baby- she rocked and, clothed it, talked to it, whereas before she just sat and stared. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:26

Catrena Harrison Minor This brought tears to my eyes. Not sad tears but happy ones! Thanks for the share. I too have worked with dementia/ Alzheimer I got to see this type of therapy. It is amazing how well it works to help them stay happy everyday. God bless her beautiful heart.. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:07

Regina Maclean I used to be very opinionated about giving adults toys, I thought it was demeaning. but I have changed my view. I have seen people with ID really caring for and feeling calm with their baby doll. It's somebody to talk to, keep you company if you feel lonely, it's something familiar. And just because somebody has a disability doesn't mean they don't have the maternal feelings . The doll really helps . And a kindergarten in an old persons centre is a great idea. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 12:20

Sandra Romine I was a nurse in a nursing home and I loved all those residents so much and I miss them all i am now disabled and 62 yrs. May God bless them all.. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 01:35

Angie Winyard My mom hasn't known me for 4 years but she thinks her doll is her baby girl, this is a wicked illness Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:55

Julie Glassell Where I live they don't encourage this kind of thing, but I know I would love a little baby to love. Plus, I love music and singing so, I don't really care. Like · Reply · 9 · 19 January 2016 at 14:07 · Edited

Janice Johnson I love this. My granddaughter and I would go to nursing homes and give the people doll babies and stuff animals. We would go back to visit and they most likely would be holding them. So precious. They need to feel needed and wanted Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:22

Darcy Gill Kimberly Godwin Baraldi, maybe Gma needs a doll.... She always did love her baby doll. You know the one I'm talking about! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:29

Ann McCannon Awwwww.....happens all the time. Do you remember seeing people in NH or at Hope with their baby dolls? Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 02:44

Joy Martin Guilbeau This is such a great thing. The feeling of being needed & loved, now she's feeling emotions again. I have Tears. ❤ Like · Reply · 1 · 8 February 2016 at 19:40

Janet Morris My Grandma was given a doll also.. Absolutely believed it was my aunt as a baby. That was nearly 40 years ago. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 02:14

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Tonja Weaver Calling all of my Family!! If I get dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's when I am older ( I'm already old!), please bring me 2 babies at a time...I would love taking care of babies again! What a perfect idea! Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 10:55

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Margie Cox That is beautiful. The nursing home my Mom was in had a few ladies that cared for their babies. They seemed so joyful and it made me feel happy and sad at the same time. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 09:44

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Margie Cox I love you, too! Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 12:42

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Vivienne Pastrick This is so beautiful. I have not heard of doll therapy before , but thank goodness for all those caregivers who knew just what to do. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 01:42

Morgan Morawski My grandma, (rip) had dementia for a long time and lived in a high care nursing home was given a baby doll. It helped calm her and kept her happy. Like · Reply · 6 · 19 January 2016 at 14:03

Tami Withers I worked in a dementia ward & found dolls to be a great way to occupy the ladies. Grandma Mudge did great until her wheelchair lap buddy cushion between her legs became a baby & she was convinced she was giving birth. I'll never forget her or all my lovelies in the dementia ward, they were my reason to continue to put up with the BS of the nursing home. ❤️ Like · Reply · 15 · 20 January 2016 at 19:48

Lavanda Lynn Leet As long as she was happy lol must have been a sight to see though Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 05:04

Tami Withers She was truly happy, with the baby. I never thought it would turn like it did but we had to give her high doses of Ativan to calm her during her episode & she was fine the next day. It was surely a memory that will stay. I have stories for days but the progression of Dementia is by far one of the saddest things to witness. ❤️ Like · Reply · 6 · 21 January 2016 at 06:50

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Lola Beard A cycle of life... As we grow older, we have the tendency to reminisced who we are, what we do, and what is our purpose--- a Flashback. Memories that elderlies hold on to, treasured to, and lingers until the end of time! This is a life long journey. So proud of those providers as well as the families. REMEMBER --- ALWAYS LOOK BACK. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 19:05

Sandra Menin Greenfeld I am curious. Question for those who work with the elderly suffering from senile dementia or Alzheimers, do men react the same way? Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 22:58

Jacque Mays In my experience people have a difficult time handing their Father a doll. Men loved their children and their grandchildren. They do respond in a lot the same way. I started Dolls4Alzheimers in 2007. I have sent out over 700 dolls and have only had 3 requests for men. I hope as people read these comments it will encourage more people to give a doll to a man. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 13:05

Sandra Menin Greenfeld Thank you for your reply, It is interesting that it is hard to know how men would respond, as you pointed out, so few men would be given a doll. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:19

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Lydia Joy McDonald I'm going to need my kids to remember to get me one too... I'll go insane without my kids and/or their kids. Believe me, my heart just doesn't beat right without them, so I can certainly relate to her transformation ... Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 18:38

Chris Pettitt Doll therapy was one of my fave ways to go with people suffering. It was like magic and the kindest joyful part of my job. X Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:55

Katherine Coughlan In reading comments I saw many comment about washing baby. Just a hint, if u place in pillowcase it saves wear and tear on face and body. To prevent stains on face apply thin layer of clear soap after washing face. Tell them it is lotion for baby skin. Anything that drys clear. Try in discreet area first. I redo dolls as a hobby. I would love to find out they do this in my community Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 06:09

Elspeth Blair My mum had this condition its such a sad disease it takes away the person u love. Wish i had thought of this. Such a simple thing but had great results. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:44

Catherine Regan Sappia Dads memory care has lots of dolls used regularly by many of the people that live there, not just the women. And cribs Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 17:43

Nancy Trollinger Sowers Sad that my brother-in-law won't allow my sister to have the doll baby and stroller I bought for her. I can't convince him that it might prove helpful. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 17:13

Josephine Arkinstall Krokel I love this, we used to give baby dolls like this to the ladies with dementia in the home I worked in too! It's truly amazing how sweet they are with them! ❤️ Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 06:49

Anne Wiest Anderson Pray they find a cure so we no longer have to place people in nursing homes and that people can live independent lives ! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 05:58

Dawn Rex This is so precious... She is so happy.... Brought tears to my eyes! Dementia is such a horrible disease and all too often the patients aren't happy. So, to see this beautiful woman so happy fills my heart with joy! God bless! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:44

Nora Aron It is a very lonely job...only if you have a big heart you will stand to work with them...Godbless to those people who are giving thier unconditional love and cares. Like · Reply · 1 · 27 January 2016 at 23:35

Michi McElroy My grandpa is losing his memory fast and we think he has dementia/borderline Alzheimers. I go to their house every Wednesday and bring my dog Zo. I have been doing so for over a year now and it had helped so much. They are best Buds now. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 19:34

Vicki Schellenger Martin I remember getting in trouble in nursing school because two patients with Alzheimer's were walking around the unit on their way to the subway and they asked if they were going the right way, I said yep, just keep going and you won't miss it, my instructor overheard me and did not like it but you should have seen the smiles on their faces, how could I reorient them that they were really stuck in a God awful nursing home for the rest of their lives? Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 01:43

Brina Csida Watson I learned early in my nursing career not to reorient the patient but to go with the flow instead. I asked one of our hospital psychiatrists if it was wrong, and explained what we learn in nursing school. He said it was hogwash . . .lol. No need to reorient confirmed. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:48

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Viviane Mehoudar Wadiche At the hospice where my sister was they use dolls for all their patients. They bought dolls somewhere special and they looked like real babies. I lost the name of the manufacturer! Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:01

Julie Begley Kamp I work in a a Long Term Acute Care hospital, where patients stay with us for 1 - 4 months. I and my coworkers b have bought babies for some of our ladies, and they have been a blessing. The families are so surprised at how well they do with them. Like · Reply · 1 · 31 January 2016 at 15:53

Sue K. Hine Goodness this is gorgeous, have seen a transformation so many times with dolls, teddies your all so sweet and thoughtful, bless her xxx Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 21:39

Alex Anderson Wonderfull. Story. I cried all the way threw the video. Wish I had thought of this for my mum who unfortunately. Is now no longer with us xx Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 12:11

Loretta Thorne As a care provider . .this deeply touched my heart and brought some tears to eyes i have worked with people like this and would do it again and again ty for sharing Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 10:24

Tracy Hogge This takes my breath away she is so sweet and cute. What little things like a baby doll can do God bless her.❤️❤️❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 23:47

June Flanigan I work with dementia patients and this is what a simple doll can do to someone who is lost in themselves. This is priceless Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 03:06

Clare Barber Baby doll therapy works so well! I used to work in a dementia care home till recently and have seen so many times how well it works x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 11:04

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Elaine Horlock This is so sweet. Read lots of the remarks, brought lots of memories back. Mom had a doll that brought her a lot of comfort, too. And I had several AZ patients that I let live in their own reality. I never tried to orient them. It just brought grief and anxiety to them, for no good reason. Just agree with whatever that say, unless it put them in danger. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 07:54

Sheri Caress What a sweet and loving video. Anything that can bring some happiness into the Alzheimer patient's life is great ....bring it on. They have such little to cling to. Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 06:56

Carolyn Albertson Pennington I got my mom dolls but the Dolls that had painted on eyed my mama cried because they couldn't go to sleep. She liked the dolls that their eyes open and closed when I lie down Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 01:12

Tony Brindle-Wills Great example of how doll therapy can be used to transform an individual's life.

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Using Doll Therapy to Engage - Alzheimer's Society Story about Doll Therapy and a woman with vascular dementia ALZHEIMERS.ORG.UK Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 02:06

Betty-Lynn Sharp This is not uncommon and for the patients it's very rewarding,to see them with a purpose in their brief lives. Something for them to get up for each day. Who does it hurt? No one! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 02:24

Farinaz Panah I used to work for a hospice company, so I met a lot of patients with Alzheimer and dementia disease. All they need is LOVE AND LOVE AND LOVE Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 23:35

Vicky Pappas Yes we give demented women dolls they actually treat it like their baby. I remember we had turns in looking after baby during mealtimes Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 17:08

Glenda Morris Lesher With my dad, I found that reality isn't effective. He would not believe me when I told him there were no little creatures in his room, but when the nurse told him she had the pest control get rid of them, he believed her and was okay. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 18:08

Wendy Smith I have never experienced being around anyone with Dementia...however, this video really touched my heart...I think that giving Dementia patients baby dolls with all of the necessary accessories is a wonderful idea...thank U 4 posting something pertaining 2 the illness...so that people like myself can see what its like...thanks again. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 01:24

Pam Turner Gribble Mahoney I saw this once in a nursing home (women with baby dolls ) and I could not understand why.This video shows me why several ladies had doll babies. This is very touching. Thanks for sharing! We all STILL have lots to Learn!!! Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 20:11

Michelle Rose You will be surprised what little thing that will make them so happy so what ever its takes to make their days left happy go for it that's what i do for my mother she is 91 and she still in her right mind thank God for that. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:45

Alice Ntoi Those of you who are my family from the younger generation, you all know how I adore babies so when dementia sets in, now you know exactly what to do for me even if you let my diaper grow maggots! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:09

Toni Ambrose What a great idea bringing her hours of joy. When my dad was in the same state i gave him a plush puppy dog; he would sit for hours with a smile on his face and petting his ' nice doggy', Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:57

Kathy Tatreau Lingener Lessons for all. Love this video displaying nurturing not only for the baby doll but herself! Rocking, humming,laughing, and of course being needed! Cheers ,carry on! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 02:47

Ursula Howard Sellitto I saw a lady with a doll while touring nursing homes. They even have realistic stuffed animal puppies, all kinds of breeds for people with dementia. I was going to get one for my mom who is 92 & dementia is taking over quickly. I still might. Whether they prefer a doll, or a stuffed animal that resembles a past pet, they calm the resident down and they nurture it. Dementia's so sad to watch take over a loved one :( Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:13

Emma Nicholson Beautiful to watch 💜 Reminds me of my Granny who suffered the same ! Dementia robs the mind but natural instinct never goes ! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 00:25

Albertha Lewis James I think you can loss everything dematia wise , but when it comes to caring as a mother , it never goes away. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 14:01

Glenda Lance Jarvis I think every mother adores the memories of holding their babies in their arms and would love to be able to go back and re-live those moments. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 17:30

Paola Marcarella Churchill This is beautiful. We all need meaningful, productive roles in our lives and what could be more so than the experience of caring for a baby. Lovely. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:50

Linda Critchlow The home that my Grandfather was in had a nursery, "play kitchen", and a workbench. They also had a walk all the way around the inside of the building decorated with benches, and store fronts!!! Was amazing! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 00:34

Katharina Saghi my mom had Alzheimer's, she definitely took a turn for the worse after her dog died. if I get it I hope to good someone gives me a dog or doll to take care of. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:59

Ann Wilkerson My momma had a baby doll she loved dearly, while battling Alzheimer's. When she passed away we buried her with her baby in her arms. 😊 Like · Reply · 4 · 21 January 2016 at 23:37

Suely Alves This is a beautiful story I wish we didn't have nursing homes And family would actually take care of our family members and give them the love that they deserve I hate to see our elderly family being dumped in a nursing home and being abused its not all but there's a lot of that happening Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 17:36

Viviam Barbara Whittle I have one to my grandpa as well. He loved his baby boy doll so much. He named him Antonio. I will never forget the joy it brought him! :) Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:09

Kim Pa I have worked in a nursing home for 10 years. Dolls are very useful in keeping some of the dementia patents calm and happy. As a worker it is important to treat the dolls kindly as it helps the dementia persons happiness as well. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:36

Shalisa Melody German We had used a pet mechanical stuffed seal that moved talked and the dementia patients came out of some of their depression with the petting and seeing the seal react to their touch. It was amazing to see this. Stimulating their minds this way, gives hope Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 11:18

Carolyn Welton This is why families need one another! The older ones need the younger ones around....and Heaven knows....the mothers need some help once in a while! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:09

Amanda Lee I completed my first doctoral psych internship in a secured dementia ward. The ladies on that ward loved their baby dolls. I'll never forget that training experience. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 18:16 · Edited

Barbara Greene We got our mom a life-like mechanical cat that moves and purrs, meows and turns over. She had a similar reaction to it. It is so neat to watch her talk and play with her kitty. Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 08:27

Patricia Stanley Mamas never forget or lose their love for their babies. They may not recognize their grown babies but they remember their babies and the love for them. Such a sweet thing to watch. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:35

Lisa Noble This warrants research and perhaps new methods used in Memory Care. We all want purpose in our lives. This may tap into our "knowing" from years ago. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 18:17

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Geraldine Paynter There was a model for nursing homes and child care centres to be built together - imagine the rewards for all - it would be beautiful Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 01:22

Renee Briggs I know at Courtney's work they love it when she brings Kiara in to visit during the holidays. Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 01:30

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Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan What a beautiful and encouraging idea. Of course she loves her baby. She raised her own and loved her grandchildren. This has awakened deep roots for her. Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 18:01

Donna Pardy This makes me want to cry, so touching, I hope if I get dementia my kids get me a doll. Nothing made me happier than when my children were babies. Like · Reply · 1 · 12 February 2016 at 20:58

Kristy Mcintosh We have two lil baby dolls at the rcfe that my sister owns those dolls help allot with the dementia clients Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 21:17

Brenda Lafever You have to be careful sometimes. My mom had one and talked to it and kept it dress and warm. But she most of the time cried when she had it. We asked her why she cried and one day she told us. She wanted to now what happened to that baby, she was dead and didn't know what to do! So sad. We didn't give her the baby anymore. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 22:08

Debi Waldin That is the interesting thing about this doll in the video! It actually makes real baby sounds!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:45

Brenda Lafever She has passed now but that is a good idea. She would look and listen for breathing. Guess that is what happens when you have some medical under your belt. I watch my old dog breath all the time. Sad. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 16:14

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Jennifer Merens Leake It's rather common to give dementia patients "lovies" to cuddle. When dementia reaches the end, patients start to revert back to childhood in their behavior. I worked at a facility that had several stations in the dementia ward where patients could "take care of babies in the nursery," pretend to shop for groceries, work in a workshop "fixing" things...it was an incredible facility Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 08:37

Judy Sheers Swann When my husband was in a nursing home I talked to the little ladies with dolls. I told them they had such good babies and they were so excited. Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 21:09

Joyce Tate-Frankenstein I think that is wonderful. She looks so happy!! I wish I would of gave my mom one in her last month of her life, maybe she wouldn't of been so agitated an restless. Such a great idea!! Blessings to all caregivers. 🙏💜 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:52

Patty Munson I understand Joyce. However, it's okay. The fact remains, we were with our Moms up until the end, and whether they knew or not of our presence, somehow, I truly believe they were aware of our presence. By us being there was all that mattered at the time. And not only their caregivers, blessings to you too Joyce. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:24

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Catherine Watts They had baby dolls and accessories on the Memory Impairment floor where my Dad lived. Also a pet.....usually a small dog or cat. They played ball with a huge beach ball, watched older movies, and played memory games. Great place! Sunrise Assisted Living in Cohasset Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:52

Bonnie Courson There are some dementia ladies at work who really believe their dolls are real and you'd better treat them as such. They especially like it when you admire their babies. If they won't let go of them when you want to take them somewhere, we tell they that we are going to change the diaper and then the let us take them. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:08

Natasha Cocco Oh bless her!! I can't imagine the pain her family is in seeing her lose inspiration from her surroundings, buts it beautiful to see her happy with the baby doll, if only to see her smile. What a beautiful lady! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:27

Terri Miears Sharman Rae Allen, thought you might like to read this and some of the comments. One lady said they gave a lady a FurReal kitty because she missed her cat. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:01

Brandy Milne-Mains What a beautiful thing to do. Such a heartwarming sight. Good for the soul as anyone can plainly see. Kudos to this daughter. Much love. ❤️ Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:54

Rebecca Samick Hilling Wish I would Have thought of this for my mother before she died. How beautiful and what a wonderful gift for them to find joy as they live out the rest of their years:) Like · Reply · 2 · 24 January 2016 at 17:27

Louvine Bonner It gives them meaning to be looking after somethings even if it is a doll at this stage in their lives you whatever works to give them joy Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:12

Claire Besford My mam is well passed that now Nicola Lynch She can't even hold the doll ! It's true though as another lady has a doll in the home x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:41

Nicola Lynch Ah what a shame man... Evil, relentless disease. Poor Flossy x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:43

Claire Besford Yes horrible vole disease that's kills the person slowly before your eyes x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:44

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Evelyn Harris We did this with our grandmother as well. I loved watching the interaction between her and her doll, it was amazing. I kept the doll when she passed on. This video really hit home for me.. God bless everyone on this post Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 17:26

Ann Pierson That is so sweet and it's wonderful for them to have the dolls. My momma never forgot my voice though I lived out of state. I'd call my Daddy and he put my momma on the phone. Sometimes she couldn't carry on a conversation but she knew it was me. When ...See more Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:15

Janet Gregory Aww so adorable! ! Never know what could bring back hope and life to the elderly. Thanks for shareing. Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 20:44

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Geraldine Paynter There was a model for nursing homes and child care centres to be built together - imagine the rewards for all - it would be beautiful Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 01:22

Renee Briggs I know at Courtney's work they love it when she brings Kiara in to visit during the holidays. Like · Reply · 2 · 23 January 2016 at 01:30

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Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan What a beautiful and encouraging idea. Of course she loves her baby. She raised her own and loved her grandchildren. This has awakened deep roots for her. Like · Reply · 3 · 20 January 2016 at 18:01

Donna Pardy This makes me want to cry, so touching, I hope if I get dementia my kids get me a doll. Nothing made me happier than when my children were babies. Like · Reply · 1 · 12 February 2016 at 20:58

Kristy Mcintosh We have two lil baby dolls at the rcfe that my sister owns those dolls help allot with the dementia clients Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 21:17

Brenda Lafever You have to be careful sometimes. My mom had one and talked to it and kept it dress and warm. But she most of the time cried when she had it. We asked her why she cried and one day she told us. She wanted to now what happened to that baby, she was dead and didn't know what to do! So sad. We didn't give her the baby anymore. Like · Reply · 1 · 19 January 2016 at 22:08

Debi Waldin That is the interesting thing about this doll in the video! It actually makes real baby sounds!! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:45

Brenda Lafever She has passed now but that is a good idea. She would look and listen for breathing. Guess that is what happens when you have some medical under your belt. I watch my old dog breath all the time. Sad. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 16:14

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Jennifer Merens Leake Jennifer Merens Leake It's rather common to give dementia patients "lovies" to cuddle. When dementia reaches the end, patients start to revert back to childhood in their behavior. I worked at a facility that had several stations in the dementia ward where patients could "take care of babies in the nursery," pretend to shop for groceries, work in a workshop "fixing" things...it was an incredible facility Like · Reply · 25 January 2016 at 08:37

Judy Sheers Swann When my husband was in a nursing home I talked to the little ladies with dolls. I told them they had such good babies and they were so excited. Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 21:09

Joyce Tate-Frankenstein I think that is wonderful. She looks so happy!! I wish I would of gave my mom one in her last month of her life, maybe she wouldn't of been so agitated an restless. Such a great idea!! Blessings to all caregivers. 🙏💜 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:52

Patty Munson I understand Joyce. However, it's okay. The fact remains, we were with our Moms up until the end, and whether they knew or not of our presence, somehow, I truly believe they were aware of our presence. By us being there was all that mattered at the time. And not only their caregivers, blessings to you too Joyce. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:24

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Catherine Watts Catherine Watts They had baby dolls and accessories on the Memory Impairment floor where my Dad lived. Also a pet.....usually a small dog or cat. They played ball with a huge beach ball, watched older movies, and played memory games. Great place! Sunrise Assisted Living in Cohasset Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:52

Bonnie Courson There are some dementia ladies at work who really believe their dolls are real and you'd better treat them as such. They especially like it when you admire their babies. If they won't let go of them when you want to take them somewhere, we tell they that we are going to change the diaper and then the let us take them. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:08

Natasha Cocco Oh bless her!! I can't imagine the pain her family is in seeing her lose inspiration from her surroundings, buts it beautiful to see her happy with the baby doll, if only to see her smile. What a beautiful lady! Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 03:27

Terri Miears Sharman Rae Allen, thought you might like to read this and some of the comments. One lady said they gave a lady a FurReal kitty because she missed her cat. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:01

Brandy Milne-Mains What a beautiful thing to do. Such a heartwarming sight. Good for the soul as anyone can plainly see. Kudos to this daughter. Much love. ❤️ Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 19:54

Rebecca Samick Hilling Wish I would Have thought of this for my mother before she died. How beautiful and what a wonderful gift for them to find joy as they live out the rest of their years:) Like · Reply · 2 · 24 January 2016 at 17:27

Louvine Bonner It gives them meaning to be looking after somethings even if it is a doll at this stage in their lives you whatever works to give them joy Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:12

Claire Besford My mam is well passed that now Nicola Lynch She can't even hold the doll ! It's true though as another lady has a doll in the home x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:41

Nicola Lynch Ah what a shame man... Evil, relentless disease. Poor Flossy x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:43

Claire Besford Yes horrible vole disease that's kills the person slowly before your eyes x Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 10:44

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Evelyn Harris Evelyn Harris We did this with our grandmother as well. I loved watching the interaction between her and her doll, it was amazing. I kept the doll when she passed on. This video really hit home for me.. God bless everyone on this post Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 17:26

Ann Pierson That is so sweet and it's wonderful for them to have the dolls. My momma never forgot my voice though I lived out of state. I'd call my Daddy and he put my momma on the phone. Sometimes she couldn't carry on a conversation but she knew it was me. When ...See more Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:15

Janet Gregory Aww so adorable! ! Never know what could bring back hope and life to the elderly. Thanks for shareing. Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 20:44

Nance Lorraine This happens often in a nursing care facility! We give them baby dolls and you be surprised at how happy it makes them!! The try n feed them, change them, and wrap them in a blanket. God forbid you take ur away for a few minutes to take them to meals or get them in bed that's a struggle because they think you're gonna hurt the baby!! #priceless #happymoments Like · Reply · 26 February 2016 at 10:19

Nancy Wickson My mom had a stuffed cat that she loved and the nurses even gave it a shot when mom said it was sick, needless to say we put the cat in the casket with her. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 04:07

Adrienne Trembler Aww God bless her. My grandmother just passed from dementia, this is so sweet. Cherish her and her baby til the end.💜 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 13:04

Debbie Bell It's s beautiful thing. I've witnessed it too. My mom was in such a place and she thought it was crazy. She laughed and made me feel bad. My mom has passed and the sweet lady is still alive and I still visit that place. I miss my mom. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 03:19

Gayle Fields Awe I believe we should be kind gentle and allow them the privilege to live in lala land . Cruel is telling them reality of being alone and feeling useless Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:18

Gwen Mcconkey Isn't this so heat warming. I remember giving my mother in law a doll when she was in this position . It does make a difference when given with love Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:45

Ava James So sweet! I gave my elderly step grandmother a doll that she even took to the doctors office with her. I was touched to see her daughter insisted that doll be placed in the casket with her when she died Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 23:47

Ruby Alvarez This video made me cry so much it reminded me of my mom, she had alzheimer, I miss her, may you RIP Mamichula, she too loved the doll I gave her, sniff sniff sniffffff Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 03:01 · Edited

Sarah Madeline Hamilton I've worked with dementia patients and having fake dolls or stuffed animals really give them things to take care of and be proud of and makes them feel happy, it's so great to see! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:45

Doreen Morris This sounds great I took care of my mother until I wasnt able but she would say I have a daughter named Doreen you not her you too old. This really does sound good she went like to daycare everyday, Until she wasn't able but she got in the routine and ...See more Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 02:10

Lily Mon Segura I use to work at a nursing home, there was a few ladies that have dolls and they talk to them and take care of them like there real babies. If someone takes there baby the ladies cry. Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 17:18 · Edited

Nancy Burns Aww i read an article about this - about some local women who find old dolls and fix them up and dress them to give to folks with memory problems Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:49

Lisa Robbins I worked in a nursing home and one lady wouldn't cooperate with anything she needed to do unless you paid attention to her baby Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:59

Eric Masamitsu Unfortunately, sometimes they fight over them. My kids would get swamped when we went to visit my dad. Sad and sweet at the same time. Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 09:49

Debby Demain This is so lovely, u can still what a lovely caring lady she is. My heart goes out to every person who has this horrible disease n also to the families which it affects with great enormity. Good luck to you all. XxX 💖 Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 13:43

Tess Berana Steele There is always something to make someone happy despite of medical illness, its great to see a smile of someone we love knowing the condition is not going to get better but that little happiness makes a big thing. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:08

Robin Crouse Short Purpose. We all need it. Our dad had Alzheimer's and he had a baby too. Helped him, bless his heart. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 08:04

Diana de Azpurua Jody Mims if she thinks it is one if is she is liable to spank it good LOL You know Groovy got her a fake cat she seems to love it! And Groovy will take her her real cat to visit ! I wish we could all go and see her family trip! Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 03:50

Veronica Rockey Oh so sweet and precious! We all need someone to love especially when we feel completely lost and alone. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:21

Tiffany Nelson I worked in a nursing home and witnessed things like this all the time. The baby's do give them joy and they love it. Reminds them of their younger years. * Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:32

Rosie Mondon That's just gorgeous. Reminds me of a resident where i use to work at the nursing home. She had a toy monkey and she would treat it like it's her baby. She also had dementia. It was sad for what she was going through, but having no family visit her she...See more Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 18:23

Stacy Mahase This is so beautiful our grandchildren's & grate grand need to spend more time with our elderly which is the most important time of there lives they all need us to cheer them up God bless all of our elderly this really touch my heart I am happy for her.😍😘😀🐭🐷🐧🐺 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:36

Elaine Franson This is such a beautiful and touching story..so much dignity and love these ladies show a baby doll...fantastic therapy for dementia patients...kudos Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 03:40

Marylee Breault My mom would sing lullabies after a visit with her great grandchildren. What a great idea to give a baby doll. Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 17:19

Michelle Chuck I worked at a nursing home and it doesn't always work to give someone a doll to hold. One time I I gave a lady a doll to hold and she freaked out, shook it and screamed "you dead, you dead!" Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 06:18

BrandiJaret Pushor I used to work in a lock down facilities and I had many men an women have pets or dolls and that's the only thing they would communicate with. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:11

Megan Marie Richter Just be careful.. I have a resident who is a wwll vet.. Her family bought her a motion cat.. This thing was good with her for a day and started to make her nervous and agitated after.. Bc in wwll they used dogs to kill people.. She often referred to the cat as a dog!! Jus an FYI so everyone knows Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:31

Chaney Pearson Yes I worked in a nursing homes and giving them a baby doll would calm them . Although I have had some that got mad and hit u with it to lol Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 01:47

Lora Causey Memory Care communities have been doing this for years and it's amazing to see seniors transformed by it. I have seen it myself and all I can say is that it works. Support Alzheimer's research and educate yourself on how to interact and care for people with Dementia and Alzheimer's. They deserve respect, love and expectance (just like we do)! Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 01:24

Lindsay White Annette Dutka I just came across this and had never heard of this before. I read through the comments and most people seem to think it is positive with no harm done. Not sure what your thoughts are but thought I would share with you. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:46

Paula Stensel What a blessing for her :) I worked as a nurse with Alzhiemers and dementia patients for over 40 years and this warms my heart. :) Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:33

Virginia Nori Pettiford My mom had a baby doll also. Definitely brings them back to better times. This brought tears to my eyes because this disease is so powerful and just eats away at you. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 07:38

Lora Flippen I had to take a pause for my mother. She would put her sweater on her 'Teddy Bear'. All you can do, LOOOOOVE THEM EVEN MORE. Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 07:58

Darlene Schultz The nursing home I worked at provided cats, dogs and birds for residents as well as houseplants for them to care for. We also brought in preschool classes to visit. On Halloween kids came in and we provided candy for the residents to give out. Like · Reply · 22 February 2016 at 04:08

Mary L Olive-Burrous Working with the elderly since 1978 this is very common. We gave dolls to residents in the nursing homes. It is beautiful to see. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:07

Helen Forsythe I always thought dolls helped the elderly in these situations, then rules and regulations said it had to be "care planned" due to dignity issues! :( Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:20

Karla Howarth Henwood I worked for Sunrise Assisted Living when there were only 13 Sunrises, actually worked for the design department, Martha Child Interiors and that was one of several kits we put together to help people who had dementia calm down - it worked Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:07

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George A Lowe Must admit I wiped a few tears away watching this. Reminded me so much of my own mum who past away October 20013. She to had dementia, I cradled her in my arms and held he hand as she took her last breaths. To this day I still dont think she knew who I was, but I do the same thing tomorrow if I had to. Like · Reply · 1 · 24 January 2016 at 15:47

Tony Eden God bless ya George Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 16:50

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Nereida Rivera Nereida Rivera Everyone needs to feel wanted and loved no matter how old they are what a great way to enlightened their lives Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:57

Judy Stables Wonderful, we got our mother in law a cat that looks and sounds real and she is 92and has dementia and it has definitely helped her Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 15:17

Verena Doyle Doll therapy has been in place since I started nursing, but really works well if the person has had or raised children from a baby stage Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 00:05

Sandra Mallen Doll therapy is very rewarding to dementia residents, a mother is always a mother, they don't loose this natural instinct , they hug, kiss , wrap and nurture . It can be relaxing, calming and security  Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:17

Mark R. Magill I read MANY of the comments within this posting, and all I can say is that it warms my heart to know that there are so many caring people looking after our elders. Thank you all. Like · Reply · 1 · 27 January 2016 at 01:09 · Edited

Sharon Gaglione YES, This works even for a man they go back to their own children's days. Love this!!!!! Making a parent at peace is so worth it. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:48

Jennifer Terry Dementia is a horrible disease, my Grama suffers from it. It's so difficult to see the light in your loved ones eyes fade into blank, unrecognizing stares, fits of unprovoked anger or melancholy, and witness the changes from the person they once were to a stranger you don't know. This brought tears to my eyes seeing the smile on her face, and the joy from her "baby." Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 06:10

Peggie King-Porter Beautiful story .. As s nurse working with dementia patients this is one of the most beneficial mind therapy for women. I love it !! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:16

Peggy Blackburn It makes my heart happy to see life in her eyes! Whatever it takes to make them feel again, it's worth it! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:04

Renee Weisensee I've always told my kids if I get bad just get me a rocking chair and a baby doll to love and care for and I'd be a happy camper oh yea and a basinet after all babies need sleep too tehehe Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 18:27 · Edited

Marina Wilkinson This is wonderful! A mum never forgets how to be a mum and always wants to be needed, loved and useful. These dolls are pure magic!!🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼 Like · Reply · 6 March 2016 at 22:27

Deni Cass Beautiful and so amazing how a toy doll can be the answer to making such a difference in this elderly woman's life, so positive! Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 00:13

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Anna Michailou It brought tears to my eyes my mum had stopped talking for about 2-3 years before I would see if I had tried. With a doll I wish I knew then God bless your nann xx. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 12:20

Sarah Burroughs Leann like Marie with the baby doll. We should have more babies for them. Or I can bring Julian and lock him in the unit with them lol Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 00:13

Deneal Synott When I worked in a home I would take my baby with me it was amazing to see people completely change when they held her . The power of motherhood is amazing xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:54

Rachel Ann Taylor It may seem small to us, but it can bring endless joy to a person living with dementia/Alzheimer's disease. Be it a doll, stuffed kitten, a now antique kitchen utensil , a fragrance or music, it may allow their personality to shine through the confusing world they now exist in. Stimulation is the key until the disease progresses into a monster they can no longer fight. We are their warriors and we must find a cure. Like · Reply · 14 · 20 January 2016 at 21:01

Penny Goodie So we'll put. Like · Reply · 1 · 28 January 2016 at 00:17

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Kathy Wisnieski When reality is gone you can't bring it back , giving her the doll is a beautiful thing. If you are not dealing with dementia in your family you have no idea . My husband has both vascular and Lewy Body dementia , sometimes he seems like himself and I think I should be ashamed to have him there ( he is in a memory care unit) , sometimes he is so far out there he is hard to deal with. Common sense and the Drs.. tell me you can no longer do this at home and I know it's true but my heart gets in the way. I took care of him alone for years . Dementia is a terrible cruel disease , no one wins! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 18:14

Susan Peterson When my Mom was in her nursing home, I started buying her stuffed musical animals at Goodwill. She loved music, and she loved her animal collection like her children, The lady in the film reminded me of my 96 year old mother with her big smile and the sparkle in her eyes. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 22:18 · Edited

Jodie Hide Has to be one of the most beautiful things. Maternal instinct, forever strong not even this dreadful desease can break it ♡ Thankyou for sharing :-) Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:18

Margaret McDonald A wonderful gift to give to the ones that are in rest homes. It takes them to the times that they had to care for the little ones that had to have the love of someone. I can see how the elderly woman has the need to give to the babies. Each one that has a mental problem can share there love and feel like they are being needed. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:14

Tera Chambers Kathy Chamberlain-Dobrowski do u remember when gramma only rememberd her little baby autumn?? I miss her so much and this made me think of her Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:12

Maxine Moon Ryan Good idea! Shows how much a mother misses playing her most important role in life! Mothering & nurturing!!! I have a real life great grand baby coming in April to help me stay young!!! 😍. God is good!!!😍❤️ Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:19

Brenda Hidey Ck took care of Alzihmers ,Dementia patients for 20 years in nursing home ,loved but had to retire due to hip ,problems ,I miss it dearly , thanks for sharing Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:31

Natalia A. Davis When my grandma, aged 87 was in the personal care home, my daughter was born. We would take my baby to visit her daily. My grandma was already a beautiful, smiling, and angelic woman......but, when she saw my baby, the biggest smile would be plastered on her face.....when we allowed her to actually hold the baby (with our physical support), we would all experience such happiness. My grandma would come alive, and we would hear her angelic voice, as she sang to my baby. My daughter is now 18 years old. Such happy memories. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:47

June Werner When my mother was in a nursing home with Alzheimer's , this happened to her too .when we brought this " baby " in to her she was so happy !!!!! Carried it everywhere with her , her face just lit up when she looked at her baby ! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:17

Emily Martin We love these at work! We give them blankets and clothes, the residents absolutely love to take care of their "babies" 😊 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:28

Dahlia C. Castillo All the story's were amazing I my self knows,my mother had dimension, the day before she die,she remember our names,so I believe My mother was saying goodbye. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 23:18

MaryJo Williams This is so sad about Nana's dementia but to be able to give Nana a purpose in life, again, what a wonderful thing to do!!!😃 Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 20:58

Sara Fergie I remember going to visit my great aunt in the sunshine unit of a nursing home back a couple of years ago and this little lady in a wheelchair came rolling up to me and handed me this little yellow purse and then a baby doll. She wanted me to put it in the purse and when I did she was so happy. It was so sweet to see her face light up! Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 04:05

Alexis Gardner I think this is a wonderful idea. My grandmother was given a baby doll, also, when she showed signs of dementia. She loved and cared for that baby until the day she died. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 07:27

Lizzie Lou We gave my mother a toy dog as a Christmas present. The minute that she opened it up she became more alive. The best £10 that we spent as it made her so happy. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 09:33

Pam Busby I would love to be able to get my granny a baby doll that does the sounds and is soft like this lady has in this video, my grandmother also has dementia. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 21:23 · Edited

Linda Marie This is so sad to me. I wish the medical researchers would find a cure for dementia and Alzheimers. My mother has mild to moderate dementia. She also has mental health issues and is not pleasant. She gets very paranoid. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:27

Sissy Loux Jones I trained in a facility to be a home health aide,the one woman oddly shared same name as i,and was tiny like I am,she had a baby doll,they made me take it away at dinner time, they told me she would freak out but that she would refuse to eat unless you took the doll, my first thought was maybe they are approaching the situation in the wrong manner so I made a deal with the woman to eat that night I agreed to babysit for her if she would eat her dinner and that while I was babysitting I would fix her hair for her without a problem she gave me the baby doll and told me I'm leaving her in good hands you take care of my baby and she went that dinner she didn't scream and freak out on me but I know when I left that night I was in tears it was at that point I realized they were approaching situation wrong my first day in training I just pick right up on what to do this was back in October and I have not stopped thinking of that woman ever since that night I don't know her last name or if I be allowed to go visit but I sure would love to Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 23:40

Kathy Tigue This brought tears to my eyes, Alzheimer's/dementia tears our family members away from us little by little.. I love how the makes her smiles and gives her joy.... Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 20:59

Nikki Hughes Lovely moment any of you know of nursing homes that I can send doll clothes too as I knit them xxany thing to help Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 15:20

Antonio Dipino I appreciate the effect, I never had children, this is very difficult for me to see. I guess if it gives them Joy even though it encourages a delusion, it's the joy that matters, right? Like · Reply · 1 March 2016 at 07:09

Wendy Wilson Yes Franny that will me but look how happy I will be but you will have to get me 5 of them 3 boys and 2 girls and put each of your names on them so when I can't remember you all I will know that I can still love each of you love mom Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 03:48

Alfreda Donelle Belliveau Such a beautiful story! Doreen, that's why I collect baby dolls. If I ever need one, they will be available. Took them many times to nursing homes and you should see the women there. They are so happy. Would you believe, even one man was so happy to held one of the doll. Just bring tears to my eyes. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 18:53

Naile Njazi Shab It's a mother instinct that never dies on us mothers! I work in nursing home for almost 13 yrs and I have seen it all, a female resident with dementia that doesn't even recognize her own family or her own name but if you give her a baby doll she knows exacly how to hold it!! I have seen dementia resident do things that left me speech less,there is definitely still lots to be studied! Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 00:22 · Edited

Sonia Joy So beautiful, what a amazing granddaughter and family this lovely lady has - such a very special gift for her 😊💜 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:59

Catherine Noland-Stambush My grandmother is currently suffering she doesnt know who i am but can tell you the name of her 1 yrold great grand Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 16:01

Drue Elizabeth Huntley It amazing what something so small can do. I work in the dementia part of the Iowa veterans home and we set up a little nursery in the women's household (baby sing, babies, clothes, bassinet) Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 14:18

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Tracie Neace I want a doll when im real old.... baby bed and all i think people who suffer with dementia kind of go back into children mentally again and its hard on families but when you find something that works its like a miracle to see them smile and be happy once more its would be really nice if someone would come up with a perfect doll for dementia patients kind of a therapy thing mentally soothing and at the same time you can shut it off when your love one finally falls asleep! Like · Reply · 14 · 20 January 2016 at 19:57

Linda Epp My Mother went back to when her children were little . I am next to the oldest of 12 children . She would tell me " get these kids off my legs , they are hurting me . I pretended to move the babies and she would be fine . Like · Reply · 1 · 13 February 2016 at 05:03

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Shelley Christensen I worked with my favorite angels for so long! That's the best therapy ever! Seen it before with my own eyes! This made me so happy! Thank you people and loved ones with big hearts! God bless you!! Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 03:06

Lena Parrotte Parnell This was too precious. Thanks for sharing it. Who cares what it is that we give to someone that is suffering from these kind of disorders, if it makes them come out of themselves & gives them some joy & takes them back to happier times then Im all for it. I know that sometimes when I feel down, my stuffed teddy cheers me up. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 00:08

Kathryn Lee Danner There were a few times my daughter and son in law visited Grandma. She spoke German as a child and when she agitated, he spoke to her in German and she settled down. We never knew why all he said, but she was happy. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 07:14

Amanda Morris Blessed be our old and gracious ones.. There will be a spot in heaven where everything will become clear once more.. Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 03:00

Sharon Darcy It's so sad but on the other end is good all we do is have someone or something to love. We need to have s reason to live instead of watching our life pass us by we still need to contribute at that age & know we are still wanted Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 07:42

Brenda Smith That was adorable, I always new they respond to dolls esp. The ladies they never forget being a mother. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:00

Julie Seager There is a lady where I live who takes her doll everywhere. I often see her with her husband when I am out shopping. The doll has different outfits for different days. The locals are used to her, but sometimes visiting children are a bit taken aback. Like · Reply · 15 · 19 January 2016 at 14:16

Carolyn Spillman Common practice in nursing homes on dementia units. And then we had things for the men too, like a board with hinges, other carpentry tools that was safe for them to handle. And we'd have those little nut/bolt storage containers and use electrical connectors and they would sit for hours sorting the different shapes out into separate containers. They just need thing to do with their hands and a quiet place to be and usually that works. I miss working with the elderly, I am recently retired but did this work for almost 30 years. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 23:40

Billie Wilson Every one needs someone Or something to give their LOVE to ..Baby dolls or animals are often life giving gifts to the elderly Such small things to bring such JOY. GOD bless and keep them safe and well . Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 23:58

Rich Johnson Did you see how her eyes lit up? This is very touching. Her motherly instincts brought her out of her depression. Makes me cry Like · Reply · 1 · 23 January 2016 at 11:12

Shayle Wheeler this is an amazing idea! my great grandmother passed away a little over a year ago also suffered from dementia and eventually became bed ridden because of a fall and break to her back. She collected hundreds of dolls of all different kinds. She called them her "babies" or "her children" This idea, these therapy dolls would have been absolutely perfect for her for so many reasons. it would have served as a memory booster because she would've had to care for the doll and it would've been used as a perfect companion item. I love this idea so much and I think it should be passed along. she may not have had the chance to get this but she had plenty of other dolls that served as the same purpose :) Freda Wheeler, Shane Wheeler, Sandy Speer. I love you guys, and I miss her everday. I thought that you would like this post. it really hit a spot in my heart because it reminded me of her so much. Like · Reply · 16 · 20 January 2016 at 04:57

Sandy Speer This is awesome and I love you so. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 05:16

Shayle Wheeler I love you too :) Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:43

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Diane Laymon My friend's grandmother also had a baby doll, and this particular one wouldn't close its eyes, but that was the only thing she fussed about. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 22:00

Debbie Rhoads Ayala We got my mother a stuffed dog that looked like our dog growing up. Toward the end she held it until she couldn't hold it anymore. We put the dog in her casket with her in the end Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 14:10

Mary Ellen Graham It's wonderful to read all the comments and realize how this experience brings out such tenderness and purpose in their lives. I saw this when I used to go to Extendacare regularly to help a lady. The baby dolls are the best medicine ever. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 19:35

Carol Smith Will never forget Granny Morrell's doll. She loved it so much. The last thing she ask me to do was to take care of her baby. I put it in her casket before they closed her. She has that baby in Heaven with her. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 22:24

Bev Wade Im so pleased our forgotten needs of the nannas and pops ... Never to late to start showing we are not going to let them down in old age 😄 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 06:57

Becky Snyder Bless her heart i have seen this through my career in alzeimers and Dementia. Its sad but if it helps. Lord let them do what they want. Makes them smile and happy. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:18

Barbara Galli What a beautiful video. She's a mamma and always will be. God Bless her and all those suffering from illness. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 21:17

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Dida Carruthers This honestly brought tears to my eyes- my Grandfather suffered from Alzheimers and loved a little toy truck that he found.. its so sad, but this little brightness in their lives is such a precious gift.. Thank you for sharing this bittersweet video ~ Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:31

Kathy Newby Axton I wonder what my mom would have done with a doll like this. She had advanced stages of dementia which was very hard to watch. Bless this lady Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 23:54

Karen Rowe I know it's amazing the nursing home I volunteer in some of the women have baby dolls and they treat him just like a real baby I guess they never lose that motherly instinct Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 00:49

Lina da Silva I gave my mum a doll a few months after she went into nursing home with dementia, she always seemed sad and lonely... Has made a huge difference this doll, she is much happier this doll she talks to and it's a companion :-) mum gets down and sad when she doesn't have it... Like · Reply · 2 · 20 January 2016 at 09:01

Timothy Lawrence Smith This should be a private and personal moment, not everything is meant for facebook! The poor woman x Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 19:59

Amy Mullins Maynard It shows people that it could help their love ones to try this. Did you see the smile on her face. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:10

Maxine Daniel It is my Nana you see in the video and it was me who gave her the doll. I only put it on my wall for my family and friends to see just how happy Nana was with her Christmas gift from me. Obviously some of my friends must have shared it and it went vira...See more Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:57

Timothy Lawrence Smith My apologies for being judgemental Maxine.. The video actually brought a tear to my eye.. It's an awful disease especially when you have to watch your loved ones suffer. I stand corrected x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:05

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Vincent Gibbons Vincent Gibbons Amazing how much your grandmothers life changed because of a doll I wish her all the best with her health gosh bless Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 14:57

Barbara Holcomb Penney A little lady where my mom was had a baby doll. She loved that baby, had him on a good schedule for naps and bedtime and the nurses and aides helped her to feed him and kept his bottles at their desk. It was beautiful to watch the joy in her when she talked about that very 'real' baby. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:38

Gillian Mcgowan There is something special about three bond between a mother and a baby it doesn't matter if the baby is a doll a loving and caring bond... Like · Reply · 18 February 2016 at 01:18

Tabitha Michels aww what A good idea.. I will have to keep this in mind I take care of a older lady with dementia and she is going fast.... but I don't think it would work right now she has good days still Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 00:35

Jacqui Parker Lovely video and it's great how so many are helping dementia patients. But I'm just curious (and sorry if it's a daft question) but instead of dolls, would it not help if there were more visitors with "real" babies that they could cuddle? Not just their great-grandaughters babies, could it perhaps help lonely single mums with babies, or new mums with no support etc? Maybe set up a once a week "mums and grandmums" get-together, something for both parties to look forward to? Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 10:11

Taron Kerr-Sheppard Does she understand it's not a real baby? I have worked with dementia pt for years and now my grandmother is very far into it maybe worth a go Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 08:42

Jane Kennedy My mother, who has dementia, relates very well to her five-month-old grandson. They beam at each other. Like · Reply · 23 February 2016 at 00:23

Paula Pabst Amazing. I wish I would have tried this with my own mother before she passed away. She was so withdrawn... Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 19:17

Sherry Macphee Oconnor I know it bothers people when their loved ones want to have dolls sometimes, but they need to see this,it's adorable and she is so much happier . She feels needed again, I think it's awesome!!! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 10:53

Linda Dunn My stepdad has dementia we have repaired backhoes, pipes, anything in repairing , Driveing to Pikeville ,Ky to deliverd a backhoe. I got him a stuff dog and name him after his old dog flash , thinking he would like something to hold on to. But he does not seem to care for it . Do any of you have any ideas what i could get him to keep him company when i"m not there ? This is so sweet. Thanks Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 03:08 · Edited

Michelle Todd My mum would of loved this just sorry she never lived to see maisie & mason she syfferedto with this awful disease so heart breaking but thank you for sharing this xx💜 Like · Reply · 29 February 2016 at 01:31

Lisa Lynne Bell I think this is sad and would not post it for the world to see. Can you imagine how she'd feel if she got her mind back to normal and saw this? My mom would be horrified! I'd be horrified! Humiliation. Like · Reply · 14 February 2016 at 05:05

Sara Wëborg If I become rich I would try and donate those realistic reborn baby dolls to nursing homes that specialize in memory care Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 01:42

Donna Zirkle That is so sweet. I list my beloved Mother to the ravages of Alzheimers in March of 2014. I was fortunate enough to be able to retire and provide in home care for her for the last 6 years of her life. We had and I still have dogs, one which is a pit bull. Mom loved that dog and she was so gentle around my Mom. I loved the video of Nana .It was so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 22:24

Rebecca Fleeman Cook My daughter and family gave their grandmother their Jack Russell dog to her for Christmas. She loves her to death. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 03:32

Stephanie Spikes Sheridan Aly Sheridan this is the sweetest most amazing thing I have ever seen!!! It's such a great idea!! I was so taken by this ladies natural instinct to rock this baby! It's as if she reverted back to when she was a young mom caring for her small child!!! Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 05:28

Aly Sheridan Aww that's beautiful 😿 Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 05:37

Aly Sheridan It is such a good idea, they need to put dolls in nursing homes Like · Reply · 1 · 20 February 2016 at 05:38

Stephanie Spikes Sheridan I agree!!! She was so happy and comforted!! Like · Reply · 20 February 2016 at 06:41

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Sharon Johnson Sharon Johnson I'm a nurse and I've worked with geriatric patients and this one pt. Had a doll that disappeared from her room and it was heart breaking she cried as if she had just lost a real child because to them they are we broke up in groups and look for a couple hours until we found that doll and the joy she felt when she got her back made all of us cry we were sooooooo happy we forgot it was just a doll. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 10:21

Kathee Fischer Mcfarland I worked in a nursing home when I was pregnant with my third son. I used to bring him to some of the ladies and they would hold him for hour or so til my husband could pick him up. Of course I was right there. This one lady, Ivy, was bedbound and just love to snuggle with my baby.He was happy and so was she! Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:32

Priscilla Kilgore As a retired nurse I remember that little old ladies would holler out sometimes and I would give them a rolled up blanket Iike a baby and tell.them to b quite that would wake their baby Like · Reply · 1 · 17 February 2016 at 02:01

Betty Palen Thank you for posting this. I'm currants living with my mother and her Alzheimer's and I don't have anyone to turn to for support. In a tiny town, 900 miles away from my children, grandchildren and busy life I find myself here, alone. I've read books and talked with doctors but I know that nothing can prepare you for being dropped into this. After 6 weeks, I'm catching on but it is all so strange and I can only guess I'm doing the right thing. Comedy and laughter seems to be the best medicine for her. Over look the details and let go of expectations, live in the moment because that's all she lives in. Even that changes in the blink of an eye, always on my toes. Thanking God that I can drop my life and move right into this one with the support and respect of my grown children. Again, thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 09:17

Lynda West Our minds can often find a way to reconnect with the past. A long-term memory can be a wonderful thing. Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 17:08

Crystal Cherish My mother gave me her baby when she passed away. She made me promise to adopt, Tommy,her doll. Everybody who visited her she showed them her baby, Tommy, was a little boy and she showed them his private parts and it was all there. What a hoot........ Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 18:56

Crystal Cherish Thank you for sharing. Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 18:57

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Mark David Harris Mark David Harris My exwife' grandma did this samething. It was funny, sweet, and also painful knowing it was just a matter of time before her departure. I miss Ole Rheba, she was a great person. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 04:13 · Edited

Chris Beane Martin I worked for 10 years with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. It is amazing what a baby doll can do for so many of these women. They feel like they have a reason again Like · Reply · 1 · 9 February 2016 at 12:16

Kris Noble I think this is lovely, a great idea. It's given the lady something new to concentrate on and love of her own. Something she can look after. It's wonderful xxx Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 12:48

Peggy Wilgus Every caregiver has an opinion, but I've found that it's hard on some realitives when they stop remembering who you are, but you are better off accepting they are in their own reality now not yours. Be there, be their friend, if you're not Susie the daughter, try to deal with being their friend Susie. It is much easier on both. Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 23:31

Diana Olivarez So sweet, they don't forget that's right once a mother you'll always be a mother. They want to love someone and they want to feel needed so, they pass on the love. Like · Reply · 4 March 2016 at 10:21

Kathryn Serati-shirazi How do we know when is the time right to give a loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll or life like pet to care for. I'm concerned that I could cause my mother distress by giving her one X Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 22:05

Debbie Scialo Montano This is the most beautiful thing I've ever witnessed. Blessings that they found something that can still give her joy❤️ sending my love to the family Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 19:47

Denise J James I just remembered about my grandmother's birds in a cage! She always had canaries. Someone gave her a few fake birds in a cage. She'd talk and whistle at the 'birds'. My dad had to clean up old food that she was putting in the cage! Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:53

Teresa West Aughinbaugh Sweet! I saw this at Redstone Village and it made our loved ones so happy that it brought joy to my heart. Bittersweet! Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 06:00

Shelley Nunnally Smith We did the same thing to my grandmother who had Alzheimer's and it made a positive reaction t her also. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 22:04

Barb Seidel Bring a child into a retirement home , stand back & watch all Of there faces Light up , they never lose there since of mother hood 😊😊 Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 07:21

Lorna Ovenden Please share to help dementia people also for those who care for one live in their world at the time they are in, don,t force your reality onto them it does in my opinion more damage and causes such distress Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 13:02

Peggy Schmidt that is so precious! I have seen women in nursing homes respond the same way. We all need to be loved and needed, I guess. Like · Reply · 28 February 2016 at 00:38

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Joan Aldrich I have mixed feelings about this I feel she is being fooled into thinking its a real baby but I guess it makes her happy. My father in law had dementia and when he seen my dog he came alive we were so excited it felt like he was himself again. I guess that's all what counts. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 05:43

Maxine Daniel Hi, she is not being fooled into thinking it's a real baby. When I gave her it I told her it was a doll but as you can see she thinks it's a baby. It has made such a difference to her life. x Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 22:00

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Carly Isabella Ali Thank you for sharing. I can't stop the tears pouring from good and not so good memories of when you look after someone like you have. Your grandmothers ways reminds me of mine. Best wishes to you and your family.xx Like · Reply · 2 March 2016 at 17:28

Kay Davies So beautiful and amazing i had to watch i 3 times i was so transfixed with watching the little old lady she was so happy god bless her Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 04:52

Amy Robertson-Balsam This is the sweetest thing I've seen in a very long time! So nice to see an elderly person suffering from dementia have a smile on her face. Thanks for sharing, I absolutely loved watching every second of this Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 01:24

Arlene Gallegos Sauceda Reminds me of mom she took very good care of her "babies" At one time she had five because other patients would leave them laying around Like · Reply · 6 February 2016 at 14:39

Linda Rossman Williams Long term memory stays. This baby doll triggered a long ago nurturing memory. Oh the joy in her eyes ;) Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 22:14

Linda Lester Brooks I think that's the Annabell doll made in Germany. I bought one online for my daughter when she was little and she's 17 now and still has it. There neat dolls. Yawn, suck binky, cry, wet, laugh, coo, sleep making the breathing sound, close an open eyes, burp. Very sweet dolls Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 21:38

Geraldine Smith McKenna Very emotional reading all your stories brilliant what an innocent thing like a baby doll or toy can do for people with dementia or alzheimers if it helps them be happy and calm they should have it xx Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 23:24

Lisa Thomas Yoder We just decided to do this for my mother today as she keeps asking for her baby what she is doing. Great information. Leona Beachy Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 01:24

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Lucille Gasecki This video was so good to see. In talking to a nurse who does research in Dementia and Altzheimers disease, he mentioned that feelings are stored in a separate section of the brain, and can be one of the avenues to connect with a person. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 08:10

Lorna Orallo Camba My mom had 13 kids but 1 died of bronchopneumonia at age 3mos. Just imagine,,she raised these kids all by herself.my dad back then was a teacher Like · Reply · 13 February 2016 at 05:17

J Catherine Miles Medley I believe in this method & wish the memory care unit at the assisted living I work at believed in it to rather than being perceived as "giving the wrong impression". Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 21:49

Cookie Soto Love this it remember me of my mom .she had a doll too she thought it was me ... God bless you always Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 05:37

Charlotte Jones Lawrence This is so precious, I have seen this several times in homes I have visited. If I had the money I would but all of them a baby because they love them so much. Thanks for sharing such a lovely story Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 05:27

Sarah Sauvageot I had a friend who gave her mom a toy kitty and she changed right away, carried it everywhere and was very happy . Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 07:26

Zelda Mizrahi-Seides What a great idea. It is a blessing to see the happy faces of the patients. This illness takes everything away from the people who have been active & involved all their lives & now they lost from within. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 10:57

Dorothy Waldock How beautiful and touching. I visit a dementia ward weekly and although most of the patients appear quite happy I feel sorry for them. They love me to stop and talk to them although they don't usually remember it 5 minutes later. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 02:27 · Edited

Karen Marsegaglia A lot of ladies in my in laws nursing home were sun downing, needing to pick up the kids, frustrated they couldn't get out or find them, needing to get home to get dinner, it's sad to witness their panic and frustration Like · Reply · 17 February 2016 at 06:32

Sandy Carpenter As sweet as this is I hope her care givers are getting help and support I spent 8 years as a caregiver for my dementia struck husband and it's a long tough rode Like · Reply · 3 February 2016 at 09:01

Mary Alice Leveridge I believe that we will try it with my grandma that has Alzheimer's since we have heard of it working and everything. Since my grandma loves babies and kids that it may work. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:44

Shelley Farlow I took our twin grandsons to my aunts nursing home and every time the smiles and reactions of ladies who didn't look sideways at me if I was on my own reinforced this post Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 08:16

Tess Dc Cepe I wish I could by one for my Mom.. hope you can help me find this doll please. My mom is starting to get sad upon knowing his great grandson is living soon abroad. Im from Philippines. This doll is a great therapeutic staff for olds. Hope I could receive a reply from you. Thanks. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 03:03

Vanessa Allen This is so sweet. It makes me miss my mother so much. Even when she was sick I still took her for granted. How I wish I could go back. Cherish those around you. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 19:53

Nancy Burns Rushing This is awesome. Everyone wants or needs something or someone to care for. A "real" person, a doll, a pet, a child, something to love and feel needed. What a great concept. Love this. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 06:51

Cathy Barry God love her. This made my eyes fill with tears, everyone needs to be needed and feel love,what a good granddaughter. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 18:08

Rebecca Sweeney omg this was the most heart felt thing i have ever seen u need to get her one of those baby dolls that look real i seen one and i thought it was real that is what this lady needs i hope she is still as happy as she looks here Like · Reply · 31 January 2016 at 03:58

Irene Jackson That's so sweet, it makes her smile . I wish there was a cure for that . God Bless her and family ❤️ Like · Reply · 7 February 2016 at 01:47

Shari Emery Mack This is wonderful. There comes go a point in life where if you don't have someone to take care of, you lose your will to care. This is a great program. Like · Reply · 12 February 2016 at 08:57

Telitha Shannon Bond I work with the elderly and yes this works. It helps an elderly woman with dementia or Alzheimer's live happily and for some reason brings life back into their lost souls. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 22:48

Tina Cunningham That was Beautiful, I wish I had saw this when my mom went through this. This lady has so much joy in her. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 20:28

Fay Rusczyk I remember the year we gave my mom and stuff puppy. She loved dogs she carried that around 24hrs a day. And when it got dirty and worn we bought her the exact same one. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:59

Darlene Owens Brings back my days of working on a Alzheimer's unit. We bought dolls for our patients and they'd be so happy holding them. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 00:46

Mary Dalman There's absolutely nothing wrong with giving a dolly to an elderly person with dementia. If it gives them joy when nothing else will so be it. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 07:49

Sandra Moloney It was a joy to watch, so many dementia patients always seem to be locked in miserable times, unhappy times. It's a cruel illness! Like · Reply · 4 February 2016 at 01:45

Diane Kosanke We bought my husbands grandmother a robotic cat that would purr, hiss, and move its tail. She missed her cat so much and thoroughly enjoyed the fake one. Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 04:02

Rhonda Freeman Omg. Made me cry so much. My mom had alzheimer and we gave her dolls too. This reminded me of her and how i miss her. I took care of her in our home. Love you ma. Like · Reply · 30 January 2016 at 02:23

Shital Patel That was so sweet brought tears to my eyes. The old are often just needing love and a little attention. Like · Reply · 16 February 2016 at 16:29

Sandra Dixon And those horrible care workers were torturing the dolls in front of the poor dementia patients!! How awful 😓😓those carers are there to look after these poor vulnerable people 💔 breaks my heart Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 00:24

Rosie Hurtado My boys and I give dolls to the ladies in our nursing homes for Christmas! It's a wonderful feeling for everyone! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 02:19

Cheryl Geralis That brings tears to my eyes as i use to look after people with dementia and it was a very challenging job and the people so beautiful i wondered why them. Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 04:09

Mary Dyer My mother did this with a growing collection of stuffed animals. I had to assure her that the nurses fed him while she was eating. I still have her favorite, a German Shepherd named Wendell. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:36

Dawn Headley-Muschell The nursing home that I was in supplied many women with babies and it turned them around for the better. Should be used more. Like · Reply · 19 · 19 January 2016 at 13:49

Jill Bailey I wish I would have of thought of this for my mom. It would have brought her joy in a time of fear and confusion. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:42

Arlene Marush-Ramsaur Well I found out what I'm going to get myself. For the long lonesome nights, windstorms, and when I just need to snuggle up to someone. Don't need to take her out on a leash and walk her or everything that goes along with the dog. Like · Reply · 1 February 2016 at 16:41

Marilyn Brewster What a wonderful idea to give her a dolly that cry n coo and say dada and she thinks it a grandchild , well done Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 18:03

Flo Hession-Mccabe My mom also has dementia although she's still in a good frame of mind and knows our names still. This is a great idea as whatever makes them happy and this is it 😊❤️🙏🏻 Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 04:57

Cindy Spencer Awe, this is so true. I volunteered at a local nursing home a couple years ago and they made a nursery just for there residents, and I bought and. collected dolls for them and my husband made cribs. It made you want to cry just watching the ladies with the dolls. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 13:36

Maggie Sacco This is so touching. The grandmother really believes that the doll is a real baby. Bless her. Good ideas for Alzheimer's patients. Xx Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 14:06

Karen McCarthy Like the saying goes....if a person with dementia tells you the sky is pink,,then the sky is pink....never argue and tell them they are wrong....better to agree than to put yourself in a situation were they become angry/aggressive cause you have told them different.. Like · Reply · 2 February 2016 at 12:52

Patti Festa A precious gift. When it's my time, I want a baby doll. Facebook spreads the love around, doesn't it? Otherwise we wouldn't see these wonderful stories. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 08:02

Linda Wilkins Thank you for posting this. I had no idea about this. I think your Nana would like to be a part of spreading the news of how people with the same condition she had can be helped. She is beautiful. God bless her and you for spreading this knowledge. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 04:17

Sandra Rishel I gave Charlie's mom a stuffed cat that resembled the one she had. She loved petting it for hours. Then she felt sad because she had nothing for the kitty to eat. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 17:30

Gretha Humphreys Look how the lady's face lights up when she is with the " baby" it make here so happy to hold here baby. Like · Reply · 8 February 2016 at 18:39

Rebekah Lewis Oh, this is just like Mama was..her dolls name was "sugar baby " and she would teach first grade to it for hours. Mama was buried with her in het arms. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 04:34

Mary Costello This breaks my heart, and fills it with joy all at the same time. You can never remove the need to nurture. <3 Like · Reply · 23 January 2016 at 00:19

Aicila Nekcarccm Onilgauq Cecilia P. McCracken this is what I was telling you about a few years ago. Many patients I work with go through different forms of dementia but many are just like the woman in the clip. Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 17:25

Nicolai Chantelle Pere Hope you are well. Take care and God bless...beautiful story that she left you with. She never forgot about you Julia. Like · Reply · 29 January 2016 at 03:25

Dawn Hoebelheinrich i think this is a great idea. there was nothing my grama loved more than to rock her grand babies. this has to be very comforting. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 16:28

Nicci White My fear would be my grandmother figuring out it isn't a real baby. What would happen then? I realize they have dementia but it still worries me. But I think the idea is brilliant. I've also seen where nursing homes find music from back in the day when the elderly was young and that brought them back to life. It's amazing what music can do for people. Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 03:06

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Barbara Reidy My mom has her "kids" (5 cute little stuff animals) which she sleeps with; sings them songs and tells them stories. They make her happy. Much prefer being woken up at 4:00 am to Row, Row, Row boat then a nightmare. I might buy my mom a baby doll after seeing this. Thanks for sharing. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:15

Renée Warner It becomes a baby to them. They are so sweet when holding the doll. They talk to it, they rock it and finally, they simply love it. Great! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 19:01

Sharon Hart Strickland I once was a Secret Santa for a nursing home. You wouldn't believe how many had a baby doll on their Christmas lists. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:02

Brandie Hardman-Wright What about stuffed animals as an alternative for men who don't take to the baby dolls? Realistic looking cats or dogs? Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 09:36

Tony Usher Wish i would of known i lost my mum to that dredfull disease last november it was heartbreaking to see. Like · Reply · 15 February 2016 at 07:22

Diane Goetz i love this. i worked with this for years. so glad to see such kindness still in our world of our elders with this AD.... Like · Reply · 27 February 2016 at 20:01

Madilien Powell That is Awesome. The nursing home a great aunt was in had day care room. Everything need for babies was in there. Some Ladies would keep their baby all the time. Then the nurse told about two ladies that get up, dress, eat breakfast then walk to baby room where the spent good part of their day. The nurse explained these ladies would have a change to personality like overnight. New will to live. Not sure it was feel of being needed, or renewed love of something for them or something to love. Maybe both. Like · Reply · 10 February 2016 at 00:54

Pam Dorman Polisson My mom had one when she was in the nursing home . She loved her baby !!! They use to play a video all with babies faces! Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 21:42

Margaret Owen Went to the care center on my mom's birthday to a sing along. After a particular song she turned to me and said "you sound like my daughter Margaret" This was the best gift Like · Reply · 2 · 26 January 2016 at 21:45

Debbie Cabot Roberts How beautiful and Happy she is. It the simple things in life that give the most love! Once a mom always a mom! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 06:29

Oi Mush Over 20 years ago in psycho geriatric nursing, it was common practice to give dementia patients a doll to care for. The results of this were remarkable. Families saw postive changes in their relative with dimentia. Staff were better able to engage with patients by using the doll as the medium for communication. Patients wellbeing was much improved. Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 23:04

Toni Brown I gave my elderly mum a pink teddy. His fur is so soft and if she is upset, Teddy smooths the waters and gets a kiss. Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 11:06

Sareen Wamhoff Something so innocent and trusting is put into these women's arms awakens their deepest thoughts (primitive) and truest of themselves... even with dementia Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 18:20

Joyce Matczak So pitiful but I sure hope if I ever have that disease my family gives me a doll to care for. I am sure it makes that person feel they are needed for something Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 17:34

Lesley Scott Bless her. It's so sad . Family's find it hard. It's just tapping in to there world as it is now to bring them great joy Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 12:45

Lynn Taylor Wonderful! I'm getting old and seeing this made me cry! It was a great idea for her family to do this for her! Bless xx Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 23:16

Marilyn Amos This is a great idea!!! Something we all need to consider, once our loved one have communication issues and memory loss....Where can you purchase these baby dolls???? Like · Reply · 28 January 2016 at 17:00

Rebeca Zeiss thanks for sharing this beautiful story. I'm getting older, so I will share it with my son and my best friends, just in case, you never know was its awaiting for us. 😊 Like · Reply · 1 · 21 January 2016 at 18:00

Samantha Rizzo There's an elderly woman in the assisted living home my grandmother is in who also has a baby doll she takes with her everywhere. It brings her peace. Like · Reply · 19 January 2016 at 22:38

Nora Oldham that is so sad we all can be there someday god bless her heart she thinks that baby is real it given her some joy , oh i just love this but wish no one would have live threw this . it makes you cry Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 06:19

Rosemary J Brown Love this. Neither of the two homes I worked in would permit this. The folk were bored and lonely. I think the dolls are great. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 07:52

Lisa Lechuga I love this! I brought my mother a "baby" that had blue eyes just like hers! She was so sweet with it! Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 03:29

Jude Hartwell Thanks Danielle. Isn't it precious? Doll therapy is often used for people with dementia, as you can see by this lady's joy it is fantastic, get mine soon Danielle Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 21:35

Pat Orwin My sister gave my mom a doll. She held and rock it for a while and then said to my sister "You know I know this is a doll don't you" Like · Reply · 24 February 2016 at 21:01

Robert Sherman What a beautiful thing to do for Nana. If it can bring back Happiness and reduce the loneliness, what's the harm ! I've never heard of Baby therapy 😄 My prayers to all suffering, and all the family members with Loved ones w/ this horrible debilitating disease 🙏 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 20:04

Elizabeth E. Mueller Nursing homes often give doll babies to residents who suffer with dementia and Alzheimer's- it is so calming for them Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 23:47

Patti Millar Just think of how much a real baby makes a well senior smile. I can't even begin to imagine the pleasure baby doll therapy gives mentally struggling seniors. I love it. If it makes a senior smile and brings comfort and peace, I'm all for it. Anything to help ease the kind of pain and suffering caused by dementia should be applauded. Like · Reply · 2 · 26 January 2016 at 03:28

Stephanie Johnston Wow brought me to tears if I could have given my Gram thus same love& experience before she passed with dementia Like · Reply · 27 January 2016 at 08:09

Roxanne Cooksey I hope someday Jordan Walden will bring me a baby doll and I will name it Jordan. Great story. Brought tears to my eyes. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 06:17

Anne Grech This is so good for these folks in nursing homes u see this often and it gives great comfort to the ladies and calms them Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 08:51

Maria Young This is so beautiful, thank you to all those who realize this people are still human beings and have a purpose and a Heart !, Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:07

Paula Clayton This really makes me cry. It's so sad this precious lady has dementia and yet so thankful for the baby. It's wonderful to give her the care of the baby and yet it is just so sad. I went through this with my dad. It was exhausting and we tried all the tricks too. Just wish someone could fine a cure for this devastating disease. God bless you all. Like · Reply · 3 March 2016 at 03:03

Wendy Lowery Both of my grandparents had dementia and it's the most awful thing ever. They both just passed away not even a month ago and I miss them so very much. This reminds me of them so much I love you mom mom and pop pop fly high my amazingly beautiful angles.😇👼 Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:03

Starr M. Reusser Great!! How are u both doing? Wayne has had a headache for 3 months. Been to neosrgen - clames no hydro, shrinkege of brain due to age. Will have a ekg on 4th. Wishes he would have gone to Crystal Clinic. Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 03:49

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Pamela Sue Roberts My mom was diagnosed with dementia I pray to God she never forgets me and my sisters and brother and our great memories I remember always telling my grandparents and mom and dad I would never let them see the inside of a nursing home I think that comes from going with my mamaw Roberts to see my great aunt Ollie when she was in a nursing home it broke my heart to see her like but mostly it broke my heart to see my mamaw sad to have to see her sister like that. By the grace of God I pray that I never have to see any of my family go through this Yes I have many disabilitys but if I have to crawl on my hands and knees to take care of any one of my family members I will. Especially my mom. Like · Reply · 10 · 21 January 2016 at 09:02

Sharon McKenzie Cali Sometimes it just can't be helped. My 88 yr old Mother in law had dementia and she started falling. We couldn't keep her down. Sometimes they don't like water (hated the shower). We found a home very close and would go and feed her every meal. They knew we would be there everyday, and treated her extra special. You gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. Like · Reply · 2 · 22 January 2016 at 11:46

Pamela Sue Roberts Is falling part of it? My mom has had some pretty nasty falls that has landed her in the hospital several times the doctors has told her after much testing they don't know why she gets dizzy and falls. And I understand about the nursing home I just pray to god my dear sweet mom never has to go to one. Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 13:21

Sharon McKenzie Cali Yes, the balance was associated with it. We couldn't even get her out of the house without calling an ambulance to transport her to a Dr appt. so, the care center was our only option. Even there we had to intervene to keep the rails up on her bed. Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 01:40

Pamela Sue Roberts Just curious from the time you found out she had dementia to the nursing home how fast did it progress? Like now to me I don't see it in mom but my sister who lives with my mom says it's really bad as to me and my sister don't even see anything but fo...See more Like · Reply · 26 January 2016 at 10:35

Sandy Pierpont Girard I just finished caring for my mom for 2 years. She passed in June 2015. It is not easy but worth it. I also made that promise. I am grateful she didn't suffer from dementia until the last month. Like · Reply · 1 · 29 January 2016 at 23:43

Cheryl Davis That's beautiful, Pamela, that you love your family like that. Like · Reply · 2 · 29 February 2016 at 04:35

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Marguerite Boneski Marguerite Boneski I have a friend with it, it's very hard for me to see, I can't imagine what her family is going through. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 23:19

Carlene Torosian Magoon LE What kind of doll is that I honestly need to buy a few. I'm in the nursing home several times a week to visit my grandma and some sweet angels are so lonely. This is wonderful. What a blessing. Like · Reply · 1 · 22 January 2016 at 06:54

Annette Roberts White One of our dementia patients has a doll. She is comforted by it. If she doesn't have it you can tell a difference in her Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:04

Kim Graves Part of me loves what all of you working with dementia patients do for them the other part makes my heart break for them and you guys Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 00:58

Robin Doyle omg I love this there is a few on my floor at work that have them or stuffed animals and they truly believe it is there baby or pet but it is comfort for them Like · Reply · 1 · 20 January 2016 at 23:04

Peter Harris Saw this same thing Jen, when it visited my sister whose in a home, the old lady cradled the doll, and was very defensive towards it, lovely but very sad xx Like · Reply · 22 January 2016 at 20:48

Kathy Wood My mother had brain cancer...lots of memory loss. I had brought lots of baby clothes...feltman type...for a cousins baby shower that we were to have at my mother's home. Every day she who touch them so gently and tell me that is how she dressed me...she didn't remember seeing them before. At the shower when all the gifts were for a girl she asked one of my cousins if "she had ordered a girl". She was pleased that we had a girl coming. She passed away 10 days later but we all have a good memory. Like · Reply · 11 February 2016 at 17:11

Rose Marie Ash Love and nurturing are always in us! Lovely! I know our two year old granddaughter makes her 94 year old GG's eyes light up and her smile brighten Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 20:49

Joan Ricker I accidantly hit that. My mother was in a nursing they gave them stuff animals my mother was not really interested . Some had dolls and they use to have animals come in for some of the patients made them very happy. Like · Reply · 5 February 2016 at 02:26

Joni James This is an amazing testimony to the power of motherhood. The love one can have for a child is deep inside the soul. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 15:47

Georgia Tiganis Doll therapy is something we offer at the nursing home I work for. It's absolutely beautiful and amazing to see the positive changes it makes within the residents. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 03:40

Lesley Wood Shannon Shobe, it apparently is used for all ages of patients and all types of conditions, especially the elderly. Ray discovered a baby doll when cleaning out his mother's house years ago. Many people collect those very lifelike infant dolls. Like · Reply · 21 January 2016 at 16:42 · Edited

Grace Moore I remember also seeing an old lady with a baby in the nursing home dad was in. Places must have seen this and are implementing it. Like · Reply · 20 January 2016 at 02:16

Sally Bishop I looked after a lady who this helped her ,she was much happier .more settled and content . But we tried it with another lady ,and it had the opposite effect ,she would not eat because the baby wouldn't eat ,so sad Like · Reply · 24 January 2016 at 08:55

Vicki Gonzales Torres It works and so amazing! Even in old age, your motherly instinct never goes away! It's with you always. Like · Reply · 21 February 2016 at 21:10