The women sometimes like to hold dolls.

·It reminds them of when they were younger with children of their own. You see the person who has dementia sit during the day and cradle and rock. Some then go for a walk with the walking frame and the doll laying on the seat. Not all like them, but you will sometimes see one of the women with her walking frame gently wheeling it back and forth. Even women who do not have dementia and does not have the dolls. We think they use it like a pram, absentmindedly rocking the baby back and forth. (Image) https://www.alzstore.com/doll-therapy-dementia-s/1516.htm

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It reminds them of when they were younger with children of their own. They sit during the day and cradle and rock. Some then go for a walk with their walking frame and the doll laying on the seat. Not all like them, but you will often see one of the women with her walking frame gently wheeling it back and forth. We think they use it like a pram, rocking the baby back and forth.