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Organiser Jo Bennett, from the Alzheimer’s Society, already runs a Singing for the Brain group and another dementia café in Darlington, as well as another singing group in Middlesbrough. She is passionate about the therapeutic value of music for both people living with dementia and their loved ones.
Jo said: “Music is so beneficial for people with dementia as it can improve mood, help to reduce anxiety, and improve memory. The brain is so complex and we now know that singing and dancing activates neural pathways that are involved in memory and language processing. That’s why musical activities help people to bring back memories from their younger days – which helps them stay connected with loved ones.”
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The new group in Thornaby will also be able to facilitate dancing as the venue at The Village Green boasts a dance floor that is currently used for dance lessons and community social dancing.
Jeanette Markl, owner of The Village Green, said: “Music and dance has always been a massive part of my mum’s life. She was always a dancer and loved singing. As she began to get worse with Alzheimer’s she continued to love music and dance.”
The dementia café will run from 1pm to 3pm at The Village Green, Green Lane, with music provided by local group The Dodgers. it will run every third Monday of the month. Entry is free.
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