Mom constantly asks about getting a job. She lives in AL facility. Her short term memory is pretty much gone. I tell her that I'll see what I can do, or that I'll look into finding something for her. She asked me today if I had any friends with small children that she could babysit. She did babysit children years ago. I'm thinking about a special doll that is recommended for Alzheimer's patients. I've seen them on Amazon. Have any of you purchased one of these dolls for your LO? How do I present it to my mom if I do get one for her? Many thanks.
My Mother had a little stuffed rabbit that she named Teege.
Mother had broken her neck and she said that little rabbit just fit perfectly in the crook of her neck and she slept with it every night.
To look over at her asleep with that bunny,was the dearest sight.
I think a doll or a stuffed animal would be good.Anything to hug and hold.
Glad I didn't live with her.
I think that I would ensure that any roommates don't have PTSD from war or violent crimes. I think that it could cause an episode.
Thank you all very much for taking a moment to help me decide how to best handle this doll dilemma. I think what I am going to do is get a doll and tell Mom that I got her a baby to decorate her bed with. Mom recently had to have a smaller bed (I brought her queen bed from home when she moved into AL and now the PT suggests that a twin bed will be better, as it is safer if she falls out and less bulky.) I bought new bedding for Mom's new bed, along with a pretty throw pillow for the center. I'm hoping that a sweetly dressed girl doll will be an added attraction that will become a comfort and a distraction for her.
Again, all your ideas are wonderful! Thank you.