My Mum had dementia and in her earlier years worked with children and was a very caring , loving, nurturing lady.
I was given a second hand ‘reborn’ doll which it was suggested my Mum would like.
Can I just say, it was the most magical thing, Mum would sit with this baby doll, touching it’s face, rocking the baby and singing to it.. the other residents all wanted to hold the baby and before long the6 were having shots each at holding the doll.
In fact on one occasion, a resident shouted to another.. ‘You’re not holding the baby properly, you’ll hurt his back!!’
I’m not sure how practical it would be in every case but perhaps buying a baby doll for your relative might enrich their daily life and make them feel more maternal..
It was wonderful for my Mum who loved dressing the baby every day
I was given a second hand ‘reborn’ doll which it was suggested my Mum would like.
Can I just say, it was the most magical thing, Mum would sit with this baby doll, touching it’s face, rocking the baby and singing to it.. the other residents all wanted to hold the baby and before long the6 were having shots each at holding the doll.
In fact on one occasion, a resident shouted to another.. ‘You’re not holding the baby properly, you’ll hurt his back!!’
I’m not sure how practical it would be in every case but perhaps buying a baby doll for your relative might enrich their daily life and make them feel more maternal..
It was wonderful for my Mum who loved dressing the baby every day