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User Name | Thread Name | Subject | Posted |
sheila | Entertaining dementia patients (58* d) | RE: Entertaining dementia patients | 31 Jan 12 |
When I visited a family member in a nursing home/rehab centre, I was impressed by the almost magical way the patients responded to songs. Instead of slumping over with blank looks on their faces, they perked up, sat up, smiled, and sang along. The home is regularly visited by various entertainers, who talk directly to their audience, and encourage them to join in. |