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DollsVilla by Liliane®
in geriatrics, for elderly people with dementia |
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Back to the child they once were |
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Older people with
dementia often relive their earliest play
experiences. By consciously retrieving memories
from their long-term memory, they experience
greater satisfaction with their lives across the
board. This explains why so many in nursing
homes and [private] residential care centers
surround themselves with dolls and stuffed
animals. These are familiar to them, safe and
affect their nurturing properties. |
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Doll therapy is an activity used internationally
to help people with all types of dementia maintain a sense of well-being and/or
relieve episodes of anxiety. Empirical research* shows the following effects: |
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Improving communication |
People with dementia now have something new or important to talk about |
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Improving nutritional experience |
Doll therapy has the potential to enhance the mealtime experience |
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Improving social engagement |
People with dementia can play together and share their experiences |
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Reduction of anxiety or problem behavior |
This therapy can help hold one's attention and has a calming effect |
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Reduction in behavior-modifying medication |
Medication for stress or challenging behavior may or may not be necessary due to
therapy effects |
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The Dutch
DollsVilla by Liliane® is built for handy, large
dolls and cuddly toys. It is the gender-neutral
home of the 'doll children', to live there
sustainably. In their own safe haven! Since
1999, the villa has spontaneously stimulated
role play, solitary and team play,
social-emotional and language development in
childcare and education. The DollsVilla is
present in almost all Dutch hospitals [pediatrics] and is
used professionally, for contact and for the
observation of children. And for the purpose of
diagnosis, treatment, revalidation and the processing of a
hospital admission. |
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Now that there is more and
more evidence about the importance of puppetry
for the well-being of elderly people with
dementia, a new target group is opening up. For those with mobility limitations, the
DollsVilla, standard equipped with wheels with
foot brakes, can be placed on legs so that a
wheelchair can be slid under it, so that all
floors can be easily reached. "The DollsVilla in
elderly care, I think it certainly has a chance of success." - Karien Sanders
director Fleurâge Villa / Residences in Bloemendaal [Haarlem]. |
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Unique elements of
the DollsVilla by Liliane®: |
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Made for large
Dolls and cuddle toys
[±30
cm], and for their cars,
horses, bicycles, skateboards [carramp] |
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Child high
play furniture on wheels [with foot brakes] with 7 play areas |
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Stimulates spontaneous role play, solitary and group play,
the social-emotional and language development |
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Gender neutral, for boys and girls |
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Storage unit
for accessories [drawers and wall shelves] |
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Handy size
of the parts also for those with less refined motor skills |
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Design style |
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Sustainable play furniture |
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“This is the Bentley among the world's dolls houses!" -
Guido Tielman | Dutch consul-general. |
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DollsVilla by Liliane® to house their most important
emotions. |
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*'Effective use of doll therapy in people with dementia: International
guidelines' by Dr Gary Mitchell,
author of Doll Therapy
in Dementia Care: Evidence & Practice'. Mitchell is a
dementia specialist at Queen's University Belfast [Northern Ireland]. |
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DollsVilla by Liliane®
in geriatrics, for elderly people with dementia 2023 |
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by Liliane
October 28, 2024 |
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DOLLSVILLA
FOR GENERATIONS |
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The DollsVilla by Liliane® [1999] is
proven to be durable. Generations can
play with it to their heart's content.
Its power described compactly: |
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To house their
most important emotions. |
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by Liliane Limpens
Mrach 24, 2023 |
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CASE STUDY
1 DOLL THERAPY DEMENTIA |
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Mia was an 88-year-old woman with dementia.
She lived in a nursing home and had late
stage Lewy-Body dementia. As Mia's dementia
got worse, she became more dependent on
healthcare professionals to help her move,
eat, drink or use the bathroom.
Unfortunately, she also became increasingly
restless and cried more. Mia happened upon
her doll when she found it in one of the day
care rooms of the nursing home. |
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When Mia discovered the doll, her behavior
immediately changed. She named the doll Baby
Clara after one of her granddaughters. Mia
kissed the doll, combed her hair, rocked and
hugged her. Mia's family immediately
embraced the therapy because they saw how it
had changed her. The family even gave Mia a
pram so she could take her doll for walks in
the nursing home, a high chair so the doll
could sit with her when Mia ate in the
dining room, and different outfits for the
doll so Mia could change the clothes. of the
doll could change regularly and dress her.
The doll stayed with Mia until the end of
her life and the family chose to bury Mia
with her doll. |
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DollsVilla by
Liliane®
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Effective use of doll therapy in people with
dementia: International guidelines by Dr
Gary Mitchell - Queen's University Belfast [Northern
Ireland]. |
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by Liliane Limpens
Mrach 24, 2023 |
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CASE STUDY 2 DOLL THERAPY DEMENTIA |
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Tom was a
66-year-old man with dementia. He lived
alone at home and had early stage
Alzheimer's disease. Tom was never married
and had no children, but was visited by
friends and family every few days. When one
of his friends read an article in the
newspaper about the positive effects of doll
therapy, Tom got a doll. |
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The doll gave
Tom something to hold and cuddle during the day. He knew it wasn't a baby,
but told family and friends that the doll brought him comfort, especially
when he was alone or feeling lonely. |
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DollsVilla by
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Effective use of doll therapy in people with
dementia: International guidelines by Dr
Gary Mitchell - Queen's University Belfast [Northern
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by Liliane Limpens
Mrach 24, 2023 |
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CASE STUDY 3 DOLL THERAPY DEMENTIA |
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Lola was a
73-year-old woman with dementia. She was
hospitalized after suffering a stroke, which
was a result of her progressive vascular
dementia. After her stroke, it was very
difficult for Lola to communicate with her
family and healthcare professionals. The
doll was introduced to Lola by one of the
healthcare staff at the hospital. |
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The doll gave
Lola a sense of calm and reassurance. She used the doll as a tool to
communicate creatively during her recovery. For example, Lola undressed her
doll when she wanted help to wash herself, wrapped the doll in a blanket
when she was tired and wanted to sleep, and sometimes Lola would point to
the doll's head and make a crying face to indicate indicate that she was in
pain and needed pain relief. |
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DollsVilla by
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Effective use of doll therapy in people with
dementia: International guidelines by Dr
Gary Mitchell - Queen's University Belfast [Northern
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EN 71-1 71-2 71-3 ASTM F 963-11 REACH
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