What is dementia doll therapy in Central Georgia? [Video]

The Grand Baby Project is the non-profit bringing them to life. The $75 dolls are specially designed for people with dementia.

“You’ll notice that they don’t have eyelashes that can become an agitation for someone with dementia; they’ll start picking and that can cause anxiety,” Lynch said. “You’ll notice that they don’t have actual hair. So, for sanitary purposes, they can be easily disinfected.”

Program and Outreach Coordinator Carrie Lynch is certified in dementia doll therapy. She said whether the resident knows the baby is real or not, part of the therapy gives them the choice to interact.

“At this stage in their dementia or Alzheimer’s, they don’t really get an opportunity to say no to a lot of things as far as showers and when to eat and all that,” …