5 Ways Music Helps Dementia
SEE five powerful reasons to use music in dementia care. Mary Sue Wilkinson is Founder of "Singing Heart to Heart" and author of "Songs You Know By Heart: A Simple Guide for Using Music in Dementia Care", with Teepa Snow. Learn more. (Video)
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It also provides laughter, when we realize one of us can't carry a tune, lol. I have laughed a lot with my family when we sing together because eventually I can't resist the temptation to sing in opera or like a rock star. I'm a bit of a ham! Thanks for the great information. I have spent many hours on my smart phone sharing music with my clients. I ask them to give me a song and then I play it. They are amazed every time.
Thank you for sharing my video! There are 4 more in this series about using music in care on my website that you might find helpful. Thanks again!
Mary Sue
http://www.SingingHeartToHeart.com