Singing for Memory Sessions were run by Grange Soroptimists  at Allithwaite Community Centre for people and their carers living with dementia, memory issues or speech problems. The sessions ran for 6 years finishing in 2022, having finally run with zoom sessions during Covid for a diminishing number of clients.

It is with regret that Singing for Memory has now finished. The combination of restrictions on  singing in groups, our vulnerable clients  and dwindling of group numbers has made it impossible to continue. Grange Soroptimists would like to thank all those in the Community who helped make it such a success over the 6 years it was running.

 

 Research has shown that when communication through speech becomes difficult, people with dementia can still be actively involved in vocal expression through singing- especially through singing well known and familiar songs.