08/15/2022
Great video by Rachael Wonderlin on the value of baby dolls, stuffed animals and Memorable Pets in memory care! Rachael is an internationally known expert in Dementia Care. She has two books on the subject published by John Hopkins University Press. Rachael has a Masters in Gerontology. She can be found at http//www.rachaelwonderlin.com. Her blog and podcast is called Dementia-by-Day.
Why Stuffed Animals work in Dementia Care - Rachael Wonderlin - Dementia By Day
I hear a LOT of reasons why "stuffed animals won't work" for people living with dementia...but they just aren't true! I dive into these reasons using my second book, Creative Engagement, and tell you personal stories about WHY these realistic stuffed animals make a huge, positive difference in care.
01/27/2021
Memorable Pets & Believable Babies supplied 168 stuffed animal pets for this wonderful project in Boston! The project benefited Seniors in nursing homes. They really helped with the isolation issues whether one has dementia or not!
Not Just For Kids: A Familiar Toy Offers Seniors Comfort During Pandemic Isolation
There’s little research on the effect of stuffed animals, but there is anecdotal evidence they offer comfort to isolated seniors.
12/17/2020
Big sale on many of our baby dolls! Great gifts for someone with dementia who needs to keep busy and nurture something! Go to www.believablebabies.com and click on SALE tab at the top.
Stuffed Animal Gifts for Alzheimer's Patients | Memorable Pets
Memorable Pets are comforting, loving and nurturing gifts for Alzheimer's Patients. Realistic looking, breed specific, plush stuffed animal cats and dogs.
08/31/2020
Hearing about the ways Believable Babies brings joy into people's lives never gets old ❤️
"In looking after my 95 yr old mother with dementia, the limitations in her speech and cognition, means I have had to learn how to communicate in a way she may understand.
On reading that one emotion that remains in dementia, is the need to love,be loved and nurture. Since discovering this therapy doll, I have seen my mother more smiley and animated ,as the loving and nurturing is alive and well."
08/18/2020
If you're looking for something to listen to on your drive home from work or on a walk tonight, here's a podcast that featured Believable Babies! Take a listen here:
Dementia By Day: S1:E5: Introduce a stuffed animal before you think you should
I meet a lot of care partners who are hesitant to introduce a stuffed animal or baby doll to their loved one living with dementia. Today we talk about , one of my absolute favorite companies for dementia-friendly products. I teach you how best to introduce a baby doll or pet, when to do it, why, and...
08/14/2020
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"Mother loves her Jessica! She talks to her, dresses her, and takes her for walks in her stroller. I love the fact that part of my purchase goes to support research for Alzheimer’s."
08/11/2020
A beautiful 5 Star review! We love seeing the joy our babies bring to peoples lives ❤️
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"My mom has Dementia and this doll makes her SO happy! It totally calms her, gives her something to do with her hands other than fold kleenex's over and over. I've seen her gaze loving at "baby Julie" and say "I love you so much". Brings me joy to see her so happy. I had to purchase some other outfits due to them getting food spilt on them because she wants to feed the baby some of her food. Would definitely recommend these dolls!"