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Information Book group: The Songaminute Man Readers tell us what they thought of this memoir and tribute from a son to his father. Readers tell us what they thought of this memoir and tribute from a son to his father. ... 01 June 2018
News Tag: News. Study finds listening to music increases brain cell connectivity - Alzheimer's Society comment Researchers at the University of Utah have analysed the effect hearing familiar music has on the brain of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Legacy Tag: Legacy. Expressing yourself and raising awareness about dementia at the same time From the June 2015 issue of our magazine, people with dementia find very different ways to express themselves and share their experiences. Julie Penfold meets a musical man who has been auditioning for TV talent shows. Read more
Legacy Tag: Legacy. Singing for the Brain can help people with dementia to connect with the wider community From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, we hear how Singing for the Brain can provide valuable ways to connect with the wider community. Read more
Legacy Tag: Legacy. A teenager speaks out about the strain of being a young carer From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine - the strain that young carers face often goes unrecognised, and it can have a serious impact. Read more
News Tag: News. Internet sensation Songaminute Man’s son hits high note at Dementia Friendly Awards The son of internet singing sensation Songaminute Man has been honoured for his “phenomenal” fundraising efforts at Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017. Read more
Real stories Q and A: Ronald Amanze A 60 year-old former record producer with vascular dementia answers our questions. A 60 year-old former record producer with vascular dementia answers our questions. ... 01 October 2017
News Tag: News. Internet Sensation ‘Songaminute Man’ releases first album for World Alzheimer’s Day ‘Songaminute man’ Teddy Mac, an 81 year old man with Alzheimer’s disease and former entertainer from Blackburn, has realised his debut album. Read more
Information Flicking a switch Live music can brighten a spell in hospital for a person with dementia. Gareth Bracken from Living with dementia magazine reports on performances having a positive impact on the wards. Live music can brighten a spell in hospital for a person with dementia. Gareth Bracken from Living with dementia magazine reports on performances having a positive impact on the wards. ... 01 June 2017
Real stories Singing for the Brain 'angels' gave us vital dementia support Singing for the Brain has been a source or joy and support for Marie and her husband Joe, who is living vascular dementia. Although reluctant at first, Marie explains how the group gradually became her 'happy place' Singing for the Brain has been a source or joy and support for Marie and her husband Joe, who is living vascular dementia. Although reluctant at first, Marie explains how the group gradually became her 'happy place' ... 14 March 2017
News Tag: News. Songaminute Man heading for top of the pops A dream will come true for ‘Songaminute Man’ Teddy Mac with the release of his first ever single, which will raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Read more
Real stories Songaminute Man sensation: The story of our viral carpool karaoke hit No one was more surprised than Simon McDermott when he and his dad’s carpool karaoke videos captured the public’s imagination this summer. Gareth Bracken hears the story behind the headlines. No one was more surprised than Simon McDermott when he and his dad’s carpool karaoke videos captured the public’s imagination this summer. Gareth Bracken hears the story behind the headlines. ... 01 December 2016
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