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Real stories ‘Welcoming and joyful’ – how Singing for the Brain benefits a dementia carer and her mum Alice Turrell, in Northamptonshire, says that getting to Singing for the Brain sessions is a top priority. Alice Turrell, in Northamptonshire, says that getting to Singing for the Brain sessions is a top priority. ... 28 March 2025 0comments.
Real stories ‘Staying sociable is important for us both’ – getting support as a dementia carer After her husband Roy’s dementia diagnosis, Maria Newson has learned how important it is to reach out for help as a carer. After her husband Roy’s dementia diagnosis, Maria Newson has learned how important it is to reach out for help as a carer. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories Supporting African and African Caribbean communities with dementia Sheffield’s Memory Hub provides culturally appropriate support for people of African and African Caribbean heritage. Sheffield’s Memory Hub provides culturally appropriate support for people of African and African Caribbean heritage. ... 01 August 2024
Real stories Bringing the benefits of live music to care homes and hospitals Music in Hospitals & Care shares the joy and benefits of live music with the places that need it most. Music in Hospitals & Care shares the joy and benefits of live music with the places that need it most. ... 31 May 2024
Real stories Staying active in the community following a dementia diagnosis Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Music sessions for people with dementia in care homes and through community groups Lost Chord UK has been using music to improve the lives of people with dementia for more than 20 years. Lost Chord UK has been using music to improve the lives of people with dementia for more than 20 years. ... 01 June 2023
Advice Making and listening to music, whether you have dementia or not We hear how people keep well by enjoying music. We hear how people keep well by enjoying music. ... 01 February 2023
News Our Dementia Choir Sings Again with Vicky McClure on BBC One – how music can help people with dementia Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is fronting a moving two-part documentary, Our Dementia Choir Sings Again, starting on Monday 10 October 2022 at 9pm on BBC One . Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is fronting a moving two-part documentary, Our Dementia Choir Sings Again, starting on Monday 10 October 2022 at 9pm on BBC One . ... 10 October 2022
Real stories Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. ... 05 September 2022
Real stories Still Just You is my mum's dementia story in a song Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You. Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You. ... 03 August 2022
Real stories My dad inspires my music that fundraises for dementia research Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. ... 06 June 2022
Real stories ‘For Mum, singing was like healing. In her culture and generation, people didn’t often discuss their problems’ In July, Acceptance Abraham, 80, from London gave Alzheimer’s Society an interview for this year’s Black History Month. Tragically, she died from COVID-19 just six weeks later. Her daughter Nola has allowed us to publish the words Acceptance had already agreed, followed by a tribute of her own. In July, Acceptance Abraham, 80, from London gave Alzheimer’s Society an interview for this year’s Black History Month. Tragically, she died from COVID-19 just six weeks later. Her daughter Nola has allowed us to publish the words Acceptance had already agreed, followed by a tribute of her own. ... 22 October 2021
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