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mockturtle
Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:46 pm
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 Baby dolls There is a frail elderly woman at my husband's facility who has dementia and has a baby doll that she cuddles and cares for constantly. It is so evident that it gives her a sense of purpose and comfort. If I ever get dementia, I hope someone gets me a baby doll to cuddle! 
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Pat [67] married to Derek [83] for 37 years; husband dx PDD/LBD 2005, probably began 2002 or earlier; late stage and in a SNF as of January 2011.
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irene selak
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Re: Baby dolls Yes Pat, I have seen this before , some having a stuffed animal, I guess it gives them some peace and comfort. If you are in need of a Baby Doll I will call the Place and tell them of your request ! 
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cdw
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Re: Baby dolls awwwwwwwwwwww how sweet... i wonder what would work for guy?? i know hubby loves the new kitty we inherited.. but i wonder if there would be something .. like the baby doll, for a gentleman??
i saw a darling teddy bear at home depot the other day, that was huge.. 5 ft..??? oh so soft and squishy.. i would've loved one... LOL
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CG for hubby. started showing symptoms in 2000, at 55, diagnosed at with AD at 62, LB at 64.. vietnam vet.. has ptsd, which doubled the chances for dementia...sprayed with agent orange. showing signs of parkinsons.
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mockturtle
Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:46 pm
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Re: Baby dolls I don't think it would work with guys. It's the maternal instinct which is probably one of the last things we lose, if we ever do. PS: Irene, my daughter promised she would get me a soft, cuddly one!
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Pat [67] married to Derek [83] for 37 years; husband dx PDD/LBD 2005, probably began 2002 or earlier; late stage and in a SNF as of January 2011.
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cdw
Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:30 pm
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Re: Baby dolls there ya go pat.. you are taken care of!!! yippee!!!
so you think maybe a soft car, might work for guys??? LOL
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CG for hubby. started showing symptoms in 2000, at 55, diagnosed at with AD at 62, LB at 64.. vietnam vet.. has ptsd, which doubled the chances for dementia...sprayed with agent orange. showing signs of parkinsons.
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irene selak
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Re: Baby dolls Maybe the men would like a soft "lady" doll !
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Julianne
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Re: Baby dolls Actually, there are men at my mother's SNF who have either baby dolls or stuffed animals, which they cuddle as though they are alive. I don't think that the female gender has a monopoly on nurturing instincts. It certainly can't hurt to try.
Julianne
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