User profile: Molly Dee
I passionately feel that those who are unable to communicate sometimes do not have the chance to smile or laugh each day. By singing together they can be in the same world as their Carers. I have a background of Caring for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. I have produced a CD of familiar songs and rhymes sung with short verses and slowely so that everyone can feel they can succeed. Singing with those who have dementia should be an ACTIVE not PASSIVE activity. Singing is also a good physical activity as well as mentally 'lifting' them out of depression and consequent reliance on drugs to make them happy.
- Occupation:
- Director of Leafway Ltd
- Email:
- molly@songsconnect.com
- Organisation:
- SongsConnect
- Location:
- United Kingdom, Buckinghamshire, Gerrards Cross
- Interests:
- Talking to children about the importance of singing with those who are blind, have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Director of SongsConnect which produces CD's for Carers looking after those who have severe dementia. I also am passionate that Residential Homes should run SingaLongs for those with dementia as often as possible.
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Music is sometimes the only thing which connects someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia with this world. It lifts the spirits, is a good physical activity as the elderly have to sit up straight to sing and breathe properly. They also feel WONDERFULLY happy. I think it may be traced back to hearing the primitive heart beat, for when people are dying many of them still like to sing or smile when they hear a song. It makes them feel alive.
Molly Dee
Clapping hands is a very good way of keeping beat. It is free and easy to carry around just like the voice. Molly Dee from Songsconnect.
No. 1 The voice is easy to carry around
No. 2 It is free.
No 3. Everyone can 'bond' as a group.
No. 4 The elderly can join in.
molly@songsconnect.com