"Doll Therapy: Providing Seniors with Dementia a Sense of Purpose and Stress Relief"
A senior living facility in Scotland held a "baby shower" using dolls for its patients with dementia. The positive effects of doll therapy, such as reducing stress and agitation, have been observed in patients with dementia. The care facility received 60 baby dolls from Pearl's Memory Babies, becoming the first in Europe to participate in a trial exploring this therapy. The dolls provide comfort and a sense of purpose for the residents, enriching their lives and potentially sparking memories of their own childhood. With the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease expected to grow, doll therapy offers a promising approach to improve the emotional well-being of dementia patients.