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We transform the lives of people with dementia through music so the light inside can sparkle and shine.
"These sessions serve concurrently as entertainment, therapy, sensory stimulation, reminiscence, gentle chair movement or dancing and as a marketing tool and therefore represent great value for money."
Jacqueline Perdrix, home manger, Brook House (BOND CARE)
Read our section How music helps with dementia. Click on the link below to find out more about our services.
Music for the community
at Mycenae House:
For those with memory difficulties and their carers.
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Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Rm 10 (upstairs)
Start date June 7th and continuing fortnightly.
Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3 7SE.
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In collaboration with Mycenae House Reach Out projects, our 6 month trial project of live, interactive music and dancing sessions for carers and people living with memory difficulties was a huge success. 100% of members said they wanted it to continue. We are thrilled to say that thanks to generous new sponsorship, our group will re-start on June 7th and cone on a fortnightly basis. Come any from 2.30pm for tea and to meet friends. The music starts at 3pm and lasts for about an hour. You are welcome to stay afterwards for another cup of tea.
No need to book!
Entry: £20 per person and carers come FREE
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"Your session on Saturday was absolutely brilliant. Many thanks. You could see that everyone enjoyed it , and several people became more and more animated as the time went on. I know that my mother loved it and I was so pleased that she recognised several songs. It was delightful to see the dancing and playing of instruments. Very heartwarming!"
Caroline Johns
Many studies have found that music reduces anxiety and depression particularly if individuals engage regularly over a long period of time.
World Health Organisation
Music therapy is the most cost effective way to alleviate agitation in care homes. Up to 35 times less expensive then compared with many other therapies and interventions.
Music for dementia
Music evokes emotion and emotion can bring memory. Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.
Dr Oliver Sacks