Stories
HUG has been developed from academic research and has been tested in hospitals, care homes and by people affected by dementia who are living at home. We love to hear about how HUG is helping different people and you can read more about this in our stories below.
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Using HUG in Residential Care
Using the HUG has been an effective way of helping our residents feel secure and loved, it has been amazing to see the smiles that a HUG can bring. Danny Langhorn, Sunrise Senior Living HUG was designed for a person living with advanced dementia in a care home in South Wales. It had such a…
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Using HUG at Home
Mum loves her HUG doll, anything that can bring comfort and happiness to someone living with dementia is worth waiting for. Family carer Sometimes a hug is all that’s needed to lift your spirits but there are times when a human hug isn’t available. Carers tell us that HUG is a useful companion for someone…
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Musical cuddles with HUG
She absolutely loves music! We can say ‘Oh let’s switch on Jude and see what he’s got playing today’ and then you know, she just sings along with it. Rachel Marsh, Family carer Rachel’s Mum called her HUG Jude. She loves the music of the 1960s and particularly the Beatles which she can listen to…
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Laughter and Fun with HUG
Eileen dressed her HUG ‘Emma’ in a party dress. Family friend Laughter, fun and playfulness are good for our health and wellbeing and especially important for those who find it difficult to get out and about. HUGs can provide companionship, stimulate imagination and conversation…. and giggles! We have seen HUGs clothed in dresses, jumpers and…
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Using HUG in Hospital
It was nice being able to have something that we could do that gave her a bit of comfort and made it seem less frightening for her. Doctor (NHS hospital evaluation study) Going into hospital can be a very frightening experience, especially for someone living with dementia. We have interviewed health professionals working in the…