Calming Pets

There are many benefits of plush toys for adults experiencing the effects of dementia and memory loss. Many caregivers report the positive results of caring for a stuffed toy animal such as:

•increased happiness and calm

•reduced agitation and anxiety

•increased engagement through playing and talking with the stuffed animal

•having a sense of purpose from caring for their pet

•reliving happy memories of a previous pet

•giving visitors something to focus on and interact with for more successful visits