Mark your calendars for two special dates this September: National Grandparents’ Day on September 13th and World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. Whether you are spending quality time with family, or supporting a loved one through dementia care, here is how you can make an impact this month.
Finding meaningful, engaging activities that promote well-being, cognitive function, and emotional comfort is a top priority in elder care. At Therapy Dolls Canada, we introduced Ready to beBorn® DIY doll-making kits as an innovative, hands-on activity that is designed specifically for seniors, long-term care residents, and care home programming.
Read more: The Therapeutic Value of Ready to beBorn® DIY Doll Making Kits in Senior Care
In long-term care homes across Ontario, we are seeing a wonderful shift away from rigid, task-focused routines and towards a more emotion-based model of care. Care homes have transformed their spaces to focus on what matters most, which is how residents feel and how we can connect with them.
Read more: How Weighted Therapy Dolls Fit the Butterfly Approach and the BSO 5STaR Model
At Dolls Inc., we understand the transformative power of doll therapy. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities, or severe anxiety, a weighted therapy doll is far more than a keepsake. It is also a source of calm, an anchor for emotional well-being, and a meaningful tool for connection.
The Therapeutic Power of a Weighted Dolls
Have you ever noticed how a firm hug can instantly cause your shoulders to drop and your breathing to slow? It is a universal human instinct to reach for comfort and hold something close when the world feels too loud, too chaotic, or too overwhelming.