Dolls
have a remarkable effect on women (and men) in the middle and later
stages of Alzheimer's disease. They are calming, soothing and bring
the person back to a time in their life when they felt useful and
had a sense of purpose; when caring for a young family member was
the #1 priority. Giving someone a "baby" doll brings them back to
that safe and secure time in their life.
These
sweet little babies are very special, bringing pleasure to anyone
who holds them. Their beautiful faces and cuddly bodies can’t help
but make you smile. They weigh three pounds and are about 17 inches
long.
Comment from a customer:
...just
received our doll...Lee...a short time ago. My husband's eyes
lit up, as they have not, for a long time. I put her in his arms
where he cuddled her for a while, and then seemed to be
sleeping. I tried to take the doll away and he grabbed her
back to rock and "love" her. We have named her NAI
AN.
I had been
afraid that he would scoff at such a gift, but, happily, and,
somewhat sadly, I was wrong. He loves
it.
Regards,
Marcia
C.
Watch the video below to see the benefits of Baby Doll
Therapy.
There are
a variety of babies awaiting adoption:
- New Baby Honey
- BABY BEAR Cuddly cute and "Adora-Bearable". This little one
comes tucked inside a fluffy fleece bear suit with appliqued
accents on the paws and tummy. Tucked inside the fluffy fun this
little cutie is wearing a cream and tan striped jersey knit t-shirt
that has a "baby bear" applique front and center! Bring this one
home today for hours of FREE BEAR HUGS!
- Baby
Casey with Brown Hair and Brown Eyes (dressed in polka dot PJ's
with a panda bib and solid pink bottoms)
- Baby
Rosie with Red Hair and Blue Eyes (dressed in lavender-blue flannel
print and matching cap)
- Baby
Minnie has Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes (dressed in pink and
white PJ 's with a matching cap)
- Baby
Spenser has Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes (dressed in blue and
white PJ 's with a matching cap)
- Baby
Summer with Light Blonde Hair and Brown Eyes (dressed in strawberry
motif one-piece PJ and matching cap)
- Baby Petey with Red Hair and Blue
Eyes (dressed in an adorable PJ with an appliquéd dog that looks so
real it almost jumps off the bib)
- Baby June
with Light
Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes (dressed in her mauve stocking cap
with two bug antennae with a one-piece pink and blue flowered
pajama print)
- Baby Lee with Black hair and Brown eyes (dressed in
a one-piece lime green pajamas and nighty cap with appliquéd
felt bears dancing on her PJ’s)
- Baby
Lindsey with Dark Skin, Brown Hair and Brown Eyes (dressed in
white)
- Baby
Markey with Light Dark Skin, Brown Hair and Brown Eyes
(dressed in white)
"My
mother is in an advanced stage of Alzheimer’s. Her doll is her
constant companion. In my mother’s mind, the doll is a living
being. She cuddles it, talks to it, and exhibits less fearfulness
at night when she sleeps with the doll. The familiar occupation of
caring for ‘Little Debbie’ seems to remind my mother of her role as
an adult. The reduced level of agitation, and even more
importantly, the comfort and happiness ‘Little Debbie’ has brought
my mother only makes me sad that I didn’t get her a doll
sooner. Jill - Caregiver for her Mother
What we like best about this
product: These life-like dolls are as perfect as
baby dolls get; but the "miracles" they perform far exceed their
physical features. The wonderful stories we receive are barely
testimony to the wonderful moments (and hours) they
create.
"While
visiting a dementia unit, a resident approached with a doll buggy.
Before she was within earshot I was told that she considered her
doll to be her real baby. So when she got closer, I asked her if I
could see her baby. She replied, ‘This isn't a baby - it is a
doll.’ The staff was astonished. I commented on the cuteness of her
doll and asked her how long she had had it. Her reply, ‘Since it
was born!’" Kathleen - Alzheimer’s Assn.
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