RE: Olivia and her two babies

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--- Courage:

Great idea! How lucky that Olivia has found her raison d'etre with

her babies. Hey, whatever makes her happy right?

You always seem to be coming up with new ways to make your mom's

existence as " better " as possible. She's so lucky to have you.

Way to go friend!

Abby

[Guest guest]

Thanks Abby. It was a hectic day getting mom to her GP. Dad bought a van

so I have to haul mom up and down but we were smart this time and brought

her wheelchair.

On our way home mom said that her babies must be calling out to her. I

assured her that they were fast asleep. Once I got mom home, changed out of

her diaper and given something to eat and drink I did the same with her

dolls. She was very happy with this and said that her babies seemed to be

doing fine. It's so hard to fathom that a woman who was as smart as a whip

would actually believe these dolls are real but there you have it!

Courage

Re: Olivia and her two babies

>--- Courage:

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>Great idea! How lucky that Olivia has found her raison d'etre with

>her babies. Hey, whatever makes her happy right?

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>You always seem to be coming up with new ways to make your mom's

>existence as " better " as possible. She's so lucky to have you.

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>Way to go friend!

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>Abby

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>Welcome to LBDcaregivers.

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[Guest guest]

Courage,

I tried that with Mom and it did not work. But I have heard of some nhs

that have a " nursery " and it does keep some of the woman occupied for

long periods of time. If it is working, good. Gives Olivia something

to focus on.

Donna

[Guest guest]

What an excellent idea.

I am glad you can bring some happiness to your mother. I truly believe that

they still need to feel like they are useful to us.

M

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>Hi All,

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>I've mentioned in the past that my mother just adores babies and that we

>usually watch the TLC program " Baby Story " . Well, on the weekend my sister

>bought my mom two dolls and can we say it's love? Mom adores these dolls

>and is convinced they are real.

>I wrapped the dolls up in blankets and since we don't have any dolls

>clothes I used mis-matched socks as hats - Mom laughed so hard that I

>though for sure she would figure out the dolls aren't real but no. Mom

>likes to have the dolls sleep on her bed and she'll make you put them in

>the middle so they don't fall off the bed! My aunt came by to visit with

>mom and mom said " so what do you think about my grandchildren sleep on my

>bed?. My aunt was puzzled until mom pointed out the dolls.

>When mom is resting on her recliner I put the babies on each arm and she

>holds them for a while until I ask her if she tired of caring for the

>babies and she says yes. Then they are wrapped back up and put on her bed.

> Managed to wedge a popcorn in one of the dolls mouths and mom couldn't be

>happier.

>Who knew?

>Courage

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>Please follow this link to learn more about Lewy Body Dementia

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