Singing for Memories

Dementia Harborough’s Singing for Memories takes place once a month for an enjoyable afternoon of singing and playing musical instruments.

Singing and music has been shown to often have a positive effect on people who have dementia. As the memory diminishes and communication becomes more difficult music has the power to soothe, stimulate and bring to mind long-forgotten memories.

The sessions start with some basic breathing and gentle exercise to get everyone ready to sing. There is a range of different songs, some from printed hand-outs, some done purely from memory, some action songs and the opportunity for people to choose what they’d like to sing. Half way through there is a break for a drink and a chat before going on to finish the afternoon’s routine.

The sessions are open to people with dementia, their families and carers.

Singing for Memories takes place on the first Tuesday of every month, the next one will be on Tuesday 4th August from 2pm to 4pm at:-

Jubilee Hall
Congregational Church
Bowden Lane
Market Harborough
LE16 7JD