Music & Memory UK

MMUK brings favourite music back to older people with #dementia, using iPods & training to deliver #personalisedcare. MM works with 3,200 #carehomes worldwide.

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14th - 20th of June marks Refugee week! Check out this innovative project by Mafwa Theatre. Bringing it to life through guided sound walks!

https://t.co/QkthEHZjQc

#refugeeweek2021 #art #soundinstallation #story #music #bringingittolife

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Age Cymru (Wales) have written up some activity ideas to try with ppl living with dementia across a variety of different art forms - take a look here:

https://t.co/ZwGyWwiMdP

#accessible #multi-artform #music #dementia #Wales

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A very interesting read - 'Using Zoom could help older people avoid dementia'

https://t.co/bbJDOGjRps

#online #dementia #connection #family #communication

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

How to Improve Brain Health and Prevent #Alzheimers Disease https://t.co/MBKxQLfnTb by @TGenMINDCROWD

#dementia @Suzyqfit4u @allentien @shahmukesh012 @putmygamefaceon @vankapro @Angelux1111 @MairiLicious7 @ltwlauren @BlackettMusic @RodneyClaeys @vwheato @joebuchel @Analisa_Swan

[Raymond Norman @Raymond_Norman]

'5⭐️- @RJiltonWarner draws a beautiful picture of relationships, love, physical illnesses, the ache of loss, and the tenderness of caring.'

https://t.co/9gTtpZ8nUr

#family #dementia #eldercare #caregiving #Alzheimers
#petcare #dogs #pets #ASMSG #IARTG
#Kindle #books #ebooks

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Happy Sunday!!

Fancy a go at this Music Quiz? See how well you know your Music!
https://t.co/KHWNrCwCES

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#music #sound #expression #personal #connection

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Great illustration from Playlist for Life - showing how different parts respond to music! Researchers have found that musical memory is one of the last types of memory people with dementia lose.

#music #dementia #thebrain #cognition #connection

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This free online #LewyBodyDementia conference will be of interest to researchers and practitioners as well as carers and people living with #dementia. It's on 15 June, so there's still time to sign up! @lbsorg @ProfJTOBrien @AlzResearchUK

https://t.co/KNQid0NOJ5

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet to raise awareness about the power of #music in the lives of people with #Alzheimers/#dementia and those who are #caregiving.

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A super way to make theatre accessible during covid-19 - 'When the Sun Meets The Sky' is a radio theatre piece developed by Traverse Theatre - you can listen here: https://t.co/rHeD9jA1E5 developed by stories spoken by ppl living with dementia in Edinburgh!

#theatre #radio

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DEMENTIA VOICES documents, shares and supports ppl living with dementia. Have a listen to some of their recordings here: https://t.co/oMQPgjPAsj

#listen #understand #learn #dementia #voices #personal #experience

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It is Creativity and Wellbeing this week from the 17th - 23rd of May with so many incredible projects going on across the UK!

See what's going on here or add your project / event here too:
https://t.co/HFVVpjmj1A

#art #creativity #music #drama #wellbeing #17th-23rdofMay

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Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Week for 2021! This years theme of focus was 'NATURE' - something that can really help us in many ways!
Find out more here: https://t.co/zFlfbZr67b

"Nature is our great untapped resource for a mentally healthy future"

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https://t.co/eDcyb7cOaa

A great article from https://t.co/l7pyNzHqvi highlighting the positive effects that Music has on ppl living with dementia!

#music #dementia #importance #positiveeffects

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https://t.co/fi6bN11Ziq

I love this idea! Geo caching to find new artworks! A way to get fit and chance to take in some culture at the same time!

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https://t.co/96wMWYmQNT.
"A new 8-week term of the Digital Art School begins on Thursday 29 April. These live, digital workshops are completely free and open to people using mental health services and the general public." - check them out!

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet if you agree: People living with #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia deserve a friendly, caring, love-filled world.

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Some great communication strategies when communicating with someone living with dementia - they will make all the difference - check them out!

#communication #dementia #respond #listen #detect #understand

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Do you need something that is simple and easy to use? The simple music player has had so many good reviews! Great option for independence!

https://t.co/kWamGEKWS2