Meet Peter, who lives in a residential care facility in Umina Seaside, Australia. At 83, Peter lives with dementia, and whereas remembering new info will be tough, there’s one factor that at all times brings him into the second – his personalised playlist.
The second the music begins, Peter transforms. He sings and bops alongside to favorites from many years previous, recalling lyrics and melodies with ease. When the traditional instrumental “Tequila” performs, he by no means misses his cue – leaping in with a superbly timed “Tequila!” that at all times brings a smile.
For Peter, the music brings confidence and dignity. For his son Sheldon, it turns visits into moments of shared pleasure – singing alongside to Little Richard, Buddy Holly, or the Andrews Sisters, each of them off-key and loving each minute of it.
Due to supporters such as you, Music & Reminiscence continues to supply:
- Instruments for caregivers to help elders in residential care
- Improved high quality of life for weak populations
- Personalised music playlists that carry pleasure and connection
Collectively, we will be certain that extra individuals like Peter expertise the magic and dignity that solely music can carry.
Thanks for serving to us create moments of pleasure and connection by music.
