https://murrays.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hug-Nursing-Home-Video-SD.mp4 DESIGNED TO BRING COMFORT AND JOY TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA HUG™ is a soft comforter designed to be cuddled. It has weighted limbs and a soft body that contains a simulated beating heart and a music player that can be programmed to play a person’s favourite music. Research has shown HUG can improve a person’s quality of life by reducing anxiety, and agitation and enhancing social interaction. The daughter of someone living with dementia said, ‘HUG is a comfort for Mum. Wherever Mum goes, HUG will go. There is a strong attachment and emotional bond.’ Chris who is living with dementia said, ‘I think a lot of people living with dementia don’t know how they’re feeling or why they’re feeling a particular way, and the comfort that the HUG doll will bring people in those situations is just really calming, a soothing effect, and it makes you feel loved.’ What’s included? The HUG will come complete with: It’s own electronics unit, programmed with a heartbeat and ready for you to add your own music A charging plug & cable A mesh washing bag A canvas bag that can be personalised, to keep everything together
