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Dementia: The silent discos helping to bring back musical memories

Lauren Williamson, who works at clinics across Northern Ireland, said music can be a “simple but powerful” way to help.

She is a Dementia UK admiral nurse, a specialist position that sees her working alongside family carers and the person living with dementia

She said the sessions help people “reconnect with their past and aids reminiscing”.

“Music can be a real source of comfort and calming as well.

“Knowing the person well is really important, so you know what to play as you want the music to bring back positive memories.

“I have cared for patients who are unable to verbally communicate, but when a song comes on that is personal to them, you can see them tapping, humming or even singing along.

“It is absolutely incredible.

“Helping somebody with dementia to connect with their youth or music they used to sing to their children, is really just so powerful and can be truly transformational.”


BBC News

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