Becky Dowson

This is an ONLINE (on Zoom) research study of singing in dementia, funded by The Alzheimer's Society and running in March-June, 2021. Anyone with dementia in England is eligible to participate together with a carer. You will need to contact us to enrol in the study. Then you will attend 10 sessions of 60 minutes on Mondays at 11-12. The sessions are led by Songtime CIC, and they include conversation and warm-up exercises as well as singing familiar songs.

Benefits:

• Reduces loneliness
  
• Involves carers
  
• Creative expression and stimulation
  
• Cognitive stimulation
  
• Physical engagement
  
• Social connections – supporting relationships
  
• Facilitating communication
  
• Pleasure and enjoyment
  

Phases:

• Living well
  
• Pre-diagnosis
  
• Diagnosis
  
• Post diagnosis – early years
  

Amenities:

• Toilets
  
• Parking
  
• Refreshments
  
• Disabled access
  
• Free Wifi
  
• Public transport
  
• Breakout area
  
• Hearing Loop System