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Singing For The Brain

Our Singing for the Brain group is free, for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends.

Singing for the Brain is based around the principles of music therapy and singing. Group sessions are structured to include a range of activities including vocal warm-ups and singing a variety of familiar and new songs.

You will also have opportunity to talk to other people affected by dementia, make friends and enjoy this social event.

Address:
Castleton Community Centre, 604 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AF
Umbrella org:
Alzheimers Society
Area serviced:
Pennine, central Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood
Contact name:
Alison Roberts
Job title:
Dementia Adviser
Telephone:
0333 150 3456
Opening times:
Fortnightly on Thursdays: 10.30 to 12.00 noon
Who is it for:
Anyone affected by dementia
How to apply:
Telephone or e-mail Alison direct
Sector:
Voluntary

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Subject Definitions

The term 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms which include loss of memory, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and damage caused by a series of small strokes. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual person and what type of dementia they have. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way. It is often the case that the person's family and friends are more concerned about the symptoms than the person may be themselves.