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Windsor care home hits the right note with new dementia-friendly singi
On Tuesday 9th April from 10.30am-12pm, Care UK’s Mountbatten Grange, on Helston Lane, is inviting local people to join them as they take part in an initiative to promote singing for older people.
Care home team member, Leahanne Wilkinson, has completed training with the Alzheimer’s society enabling her to deliver ‘Singing from the Brain’ sessions.
The innovative scheme, developed by the Alzheimer’s Society, aims to bring people together through music and singing. The sessions encourage older people, especially those living with dementia, to sing their favourite songs from decades gone by in order to improve cognitive functions.
So far, the sessions have proven to be popular among residents, and team members are already starting to see the positive effects.
Debbie Winwood, Home Manager at Mountbatten Grange, said: “We are thrilled to be taking part in the ‘Singing for the Brain’ initiative. After seeing the benefit that these sessions have had with residents, we are thrilled to be extending the invitation to the local community.
“Music can have many therapeutic benefits for older people, especially those living with dementia, by offering them an alternative way to communicate, while also bringing back happy memories from their younger years. ‘Singing for the Brain’ has been designed to do just that – plus everyone here loves a sing-along!
“We are all looking forward to welcoming everyone, young and old, to the home for these sessions and whether you’re musically inclined or have yet to hit the right note, we’d love to have you join us for singing, tea, and cake.”
Care home team member, Leahanne Wilkinson, has completed training with the Alzheimer’s society enabling her to deliver ‘Singing from the Brain’ sessions.
The innovative scheme, developed by the Alzheimer’s Society, aims to bring people together through music and singing. The sessions encourage older people, especially those living with dementia, to sing their favourite songs from decades gone by in order to improve cognitive functions.
So far, the sessions have proven to be popular among residents, and team members are already starting to see the positive effects.
Debbie Winwood, Home Manager at Mountbatten Grange, said: “We are thrilled to be taking part in the ‘Singing for the Brain’ initiative. After seeing the benefit that these sessions have had with residents, we are thrilled to be extending the invitation to the local community.
“Music can have many therapeutic benefits for older people, especially those living with dementia, by offering them an alternative way to communicate, while also bringing back happy memories from their younger years. ‘Singing for the Brain’ has been designed to do just that – plus everyone here loves a sing-along!
“We are all looking forward to welcoming everyone, young and old, to the home for these sessions and whether you’re musically inclined or have yet to hit the right note, we’d love to have you join us for singing, tea, and cake.”
Tuesday 9th April from 10.30am-12pm, Care UK’s Mountbatten Grange
Helston Ln, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5HS
Tue 9 April
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