Jan 30 2009
Name this dog
Realistic looking stuffed animals can be very soothing to a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a relate dementia.
Recently, I purchased this dog for our dementia unit. I could not believe all the residents who took turns holding and talking to the dog. It is like pet therapy without the bother of a real pet.
Of course, visits by live animalls have their place and certainly can bring a smile to those with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, and long term residents who are animal likers.
Getting back to the realistic stuffed dog.I decided we would have a contest to name the dog. I am taking suggestions. I will narrow the choices down to two. I then will probably make a card similar to the ones I described before. The name with the most votes will be the name of the dog
However folks with dementia may call the dog by a different name especially if the dog reminds them of one from their past
What would you name this dog?
On another note, if you have a suggestion as to where I can get a stuffed cat for a reasonable price, please leave this information in the comment area
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Susan, you are a very creative thinker. I do wonder if having their own stuffed dog or cat wouldn’t be a soothing thing for them to have in their rooms. Even to hold and sleep with (as a child would) might be a comforting thing for them.
Karen
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