Music can reach people in ways conversation sometimes cannot, especially when memory and language start to fade. Many families notice that a familiar song can bring back recognition or calm even during difficult stages of dementia. Creating small moments like that often becomes one of the most meaningful parts of caregiving. It also helps loved ones stay connected to the person they know, not just the illness. Efforts like this give caregivers practical ideas and a sense that they are not navigating it alone.
My daughter has produced a beautiful animation video about the impact of music on those suffering dementia as an internship for her Illustration degree with the Institute for Music Therapy Research in Cambridge. Sadly I can’t share it yet as the issues re copyright for the music she used are still being sorted.
That's a beautiful project, Siobhan! Do you think she'd like to write a short piece around it? It would be great to share the video when the copyright is sorted. I've no deadline on the anthology. Thanks.
I’ll ask her Victoria but I’d say it won’t be for a little while yet. Would it be just for her to explain why she chose that topic and what it meant to her?
Hi Siobhan, no pressure or deadline. If its something that inspires her to do, yes, she could share why she chose the topic, her ‘behind-the-scenes’ process and what it meant to her. The making of the making. xo
Thank you for including my article and charity here Victoria. It’s greatly appreciated. And a big thank you for sharing your story, and highlighting so many important services, approaches and insights.
Music can reach people in ways conversation sometimes cannot, especially when memory and language start to fade. Many families notice that a familiar song can bring back recognition or calm even during difficult stages of dementia. Creating small moments like that often becomes one of the most meaningful parts of caregiving. It also helps loved ones stay connected to the person they know, not just the illness. Efforts like this give caregivers practical ideas and a sense that they are not navigating it alone.
Exactly, Nicole! I think you’ll like this - one of the first collaborations I led, and one of my favourite articles
https://www.carermentor.com/p/music-memory-is-more-powerful-thanEmpathy and human connection via music can overcome the Dementia Disconnect.
I’m still learning about how Substack works, thank you for highlighting Grace Notes! I love checking out your other community members’ work, too!
You're very welcome, Amy. You may find this article useful: https://www.carermentor.com/p/publishers-directory-and-carer-mentor?r=a9y7d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
My daughter has produced a beautiful animation video about the impact of music on those suffering dementia as an internship for her Illustration degree with the Institute for Music Therapy Research in Cambridge. Sadly I can’t share it yet as the issues re copyright for the music she used are still being sorted.
That's a beautiful project, Siobhan! Do you think she'd like to write a short piece around it? It would be great to share the video when the copyright is sorted. I've no deadline on the anthology. Thanks.
I’ll ask her Victoria but I’d say it won’t be for a little while yet. Would it be just for her to explain why she chose that topic and what it meant to her?
Hi Siobhan, no pressure or deadline. If its something that inspires her to do, yes, she could share why she chose the topic, her ‘behind-the-scenes’ process and what it meant to her. The making of the making. xo
Thank you for including my article and charity here Victoria. It’s greatly appreciated. And a big thank you for sharing your story, and highlighting so many important services, approaches and insights.
You're welcome, Marc.