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An evaluation of a Singing for the Brain pilot with people with a learning disability and memory problems or a dementia

Ward, A. and Parkes, J. (2017) An evaluation of a Singing for the Brain pilot with people with a learning disability and memory problems or a dementia. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice. 16(3), pp. 360-374. 1471-3012.

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Abstract:
This paper presents the findings from a pilot project introducing Singing for the Brain into care centres with people with a learning disability and a form of dementia or memory problem. Through participant observations, patient and staff feedback, there was strong support for the use of Singing for the Brain with this client group, with articipants reporting high levels of enjoyment and engagement in the sessions. The potential for these sessions to support communication, memory, social engagement and choice was reported by staff and articipants. Whilst anecdotal reports also suggested the sessions had a positive impact on elevating mood over a sustained period of time. The pilot sessions are discussed in reference to the regular sessions run for people with dementia and comparisons drawn across the two approaches. Further evidence is required to understand the potential impact on participant’s well-being from attending these sessions.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Singing for the Brain, dementia, learning disability, memory, music
Creators:
Ward, A. and Parkes, J.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Nursing
Research Centres > Northamptonshire Dementia Research & Innovation Centre
Date:
1 April 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 360-374
Journal or Publication Title:
Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice
Volume:
16
Number:
3
Number of Pages:
15
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/1471301215592539
ISSN:
1471-3012
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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