Lakeside House in Cardiff recently enjoyed our live music for the first time since before the pandemic with musician Richard Robling. Activities Coordinator Susan Carrick speaks about how important music is to their residents.
“Music plays a very important part in our life at Lakeside. Each resident has their own playlist created from their choice of music. It is not unusual for residents and staff to burst into spontaneous song at any time of the day.
When a new resident arrives they may feel worried by the unfamiliar surroundings, so playing their favourite music helps put them at ease. Supporting residents living with dementia requires patience, empathy, a gentle and kind nature and a good sense of humour. Someone may be calm, contented, happy, but also anxious, angry, sad, scared, confused and vulnerable.
Live music is life enhancing for our residents. I have seen first hand how a quiet resident who doesn’t communicate very much will light up and sing a song word perfect. It really is a joy to witness.”
An unforgettable evening of wine, music and song
Join us on Thursday 24 September at the historic St James Garlickhythe Church in central London for a very special evening of live music. Guests will enjoy wine and canapés from 6:30pm, with music starting at 7:30pm until around 9:20pm.
Celebrating Make Music Day with more interactive Music Jams
Our Music Jam initiative is due to be rolled out to hospitals across the UK after demonstrating for more than a decade the positive impact it has on the mental health and wellbeing of patients in Edinburgh.
Carers’ Week at Murrayfield Memory Lane Café
It’s Carers Week, and we’re highlighting the power of live music to transform dementia-friendly spaces into vibrant hubs that help to reduce anxiety and confusion of people affected by memory loss.