Singing for the Brain - an introduction - dementia services

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Using interviews with a group leader, volunteers, people with dementia and their partners, this film explains what Singing for the Brain is, as well as looking at the supportive and enjoyable atmosphere that makes it such a success.

'Singing for the Brain' is a service provided by Alzheimer's Society in approximately 30 locations, all of which use singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

Singing is not only an enjoyable activity, it can also provide a way for people with dementia, along with their carers, to express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group.

For more information on Singing for the Brain, please go to http://alzheimers.org.uk/singingforthebrain

To see a subtitled version of this film, please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hob_JLRBJRA

There are more than 750,000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.

Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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[marionjanner]

Fabulous. Thank you! Really informative and inspiring.