Abstract

The article raises the question of the effectiveness and ethics of the method of doll therapy for older people suffering from a decrease in cognitive functions. The results of studies by sociologists and medical anthropologists, evidence of caring staff and relatives of people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease confirm that dolls make medication easier, improve mood and facilitate everyday interaction. The subject of discussion is the question of the ethics of the doll therapy in view of possible humiliation and dehumanization of older people. This study reveals the perception of doll therapy as a method of non-pharmacological treatment in caring for the elderly.

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