Every Monday of each week here at Memorable Pets will be affectionately dubbed "Memorable Mondays", where we will repost previous Memorable Pets blog entries to reflect on milestones we have achieved and happiness brought to our wonderful customers and supporters and their families.
This week's entry was originally posted on October 3rd, 2011 and serves as a reminder that our #1 goal at Memorable Pets is to provide comfort and love to Alzheimer's patients through unconditionally loyal plush animals.
Stuffed Animals from Memorable Pets Give Comfort for Alzheimer’s Patients (Written October 3rd, 2011)
Three Memorable Pets were recently given to residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia at Reflections in Danville, Kentucky. Danielle, a coordinator at Reflections wrote, “Thank you so much for these pets. They have been a soothing source of pleasure and laughter in our unit. ”
Read how John, Emma, and Betty are all finding comfort and companionship from their new Memorable Pets.
John is a new resident with early to middle stage dementia. He shows a lot of anxiety and paces the unit if he is not engaged in some sort of activity. John always had dogs growing up and he was comforted very much by the pug puppy that he calls Mischief.
Emma is a quiet lady who engages in conversation with others, but is often so soft spoken that other residents do not hear her when she speaks. One day she was complaining of being lonely, of missing her family, when she mentioned her cats. Once we received our Memorable Pets donated through the Pets to People program, we made sure Emma received the calico cat. She does not carry it around constantly, but spends time checking on it, making sure her cat is resting comfortably in her bed when she is not in her room, and holding it in her lap when she is in her room.
Betty is a social woman who has been living at Reflections for quite some time. She greatly enjoys taking care of others. Sometimes taking care of other residents is not an ideal activity for her, as it can present more safety risks. Betty has enjoyed taking care of her golden retriever.