Hello all. My MIL has moderate to moderately severe dementia. She has generalized anxiety, which is understandable. She currently has a Raggedy Ann doll that she carries around and sleeps with. She likes to "care" for the doll, dressing and undressing her. Do any of you have loved ones with dementia who have dolls? Do you find them effective in soothing anxiety?
So I believe that it helps them feel purposeful and that helps with lessening anxiety.
We also played catch with stuffed animals, no hard facial parts, that way a miss didn't result in injury. We would tease and laugh and it was always a good visit. Interaction with others is so very important.