Brazil’s lifelike doll craze

Jazzy1 said:
I volunteer at the local nursing home. There is a patient there with dementia. She was nonverbal and would sit in her wheelchair crying. One of the nurses decided to get her a "real doll". The transformation in this woman is nothing short of a miracle. She now talks and sings to her 'baby'. No more crying.

The downside? Gawd help anybody that tries to take her 'baby' away from her.
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that's a neat story - used to work in those environs but had no life size dolls on hand

ps: when I first came across the thread I ignored it for probably a week and then gave it a look but I remember I always thought the topic was about life sized adult dolls for men and women?? Erhmm just booked an appointment with my trickcyclist again !!
 

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Della said:
Has anyone read, Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro?
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Just checked and our library has a copy of this book. It’s now on my list to check out.

As to the dolls, I find them quite creepy. But then I’ve always disliked dolls. I can see where they are a wonderful help with dementia patients.

My mother has what we call her emotional support book. Not trying to be funny; she really needs to have a book with her at all times. And preferably, a stack of books available in her bedroom. She can no longer really read but a book is always with her as she goes from room to room.
 
MountainRa said:
Just checked and our library has a copy of this book. It’s now on my list to check out.

As to the dolls, I find them quite creepy. But then I’ve always disliked dolls. I can see where they are a wonderful help with dementia patients.

My mother has what we call her emotional support book. Not trying to be funny; she really needs to have a book with her at all times. And preferably, a stack of books available in her bedroom. She can no longer really read but a book is always with her as she goes from room to room.
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harmless pastime heh??
 

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