Friday 15 April 2011

"Singing for the brain"

 

Singing for the brain - Alzheimer's society

Singing for the brain is a service run by the Alzheimer's society to help those suffering with Alzheimer's disease to connect with other sufferers and their carers through the use of singing within a social environment.


The singing within these sessions is structured to help the visitors express themselves in a comfortable manner with group singing but to also help the visitors recall simple memories of the music etc.
With all of the visitors who express their opinions within the film offering positive feedback with one commenting that "it makes me feel alive" showing the power of music in provoke memories and emotions within people. 

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