Music for dementia

One of the best ways to help evoke memories in people with dementia is through music this can be as simple as starting to sing old familiar tunes or playing a favourite record or CD

Someone with dementia may sing along tap their foot or move to the music the results can be truly amazing. If you haven't already seen how powerful this form of reminiscence can be check out the two links below.

The first is of a former ballerina with dementia preforming the movements of swan lake whilst sitting in her wheel chair.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT_tW3EVDK8

The second is a composer and music teacher with dementia composing and playing a piece of music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKNtHgBgs4A

If you cant find then right piece of music, try checking out Music 4 dementia radio station which is a great resources which plays music from all the different eras and allows you to select which era you want to listen to https://m4dradio.com/