Dementia
We will soon be starting monthly music groups at our base on the Gartnavel Royal Campus for people living with dementia, their carers and family. If you are an organisation that supports people with dementia and would like your participants to take part in our music groups please get in touch with heather@commonwheel.org.uk
- Interactive group music sessions
- Take place at Campbell House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
- Group sizes of up to approx. 15
- Sessions run by professional musicians
- Organisation staff or family also attend to provide support
- Session content tailored to the participants attending the group that day and steered by their preferences
- Musical activities may involve:
- Singing together
- Rhythm work with percussion
- Focused listening
- Dancing
- Sessions last approx. 45 mins
- Sessions tend to run monthly
‘It puts a smile on everyone’s face’
Care Home Resident