This is the recent article I was thinking about, and not just because it is close to where I live. The whole article is worth readin:

Newcastle choir The Unforgettables using music to help people with dementia

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"The choir was started in August last year after University of Newcastle Associate Professor Helen English discovered the need for the service from a close friend.

"'She said that her mother loved being in choirs, but she was developing dementia, and she could no longer really work in with a regular choir,' Ms English said.

"'She said, 'Helen, you must form a choir', and I thought 'Well, actually, I can do that.'

"Dr English enlisted the support of Michelle Kelly, an Associate Professor in clinical psychology.

"Dr Kelly's area of expertise was improving the lives of older people both with and without dementia.

"'This was an opportunity for both the person living with dementia and their family carer, where they could come along and be part of something that was beyond dementia,' Dr Kelly said."

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