Can a Stuffed Animal Help Your Loved One With Dementia?

Posted on May 28, 2019 by SIS Digital  If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you may have struggled with finding ways to keep them calm and engaged. Have you ever considered a stuffed animal?  Don’t be too quick to dismiss the idea. Stuffed animals aren’t...

Pros and Cons of Doll Therapy in Dementia 

The Research Behind Doll Therapy in Alzheimer’s Disease  By Esther Heerema, MSW, Verywell Health Updated January 10, 2018  Doll therapy involves offering dolls to adults who are living with dementia and other medical conditions with the goal of improving their...

Greetings from Lynn Crawford, HOPE’s Executive Director

A note from HOPE’s Executive Director I am honored to participate in the HOPE Dementia Support Groups as the Executive Director as well as a support group facilitator. As the widow of someone with Lewy Body Dementia, I have first hand experience in the difference...

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