Thanks to Caroline for this latest news from Independent Arts. Ed
SingAbout is a fun and social music therapy which can help to maintain memory and improve mood and wellbeing. It can also improve breathing, movement, speech and confidence.
Following a successful pilot scheme, the first SingAbout group was held at Freshwater Memorial Hall on 12th March 2011. The Newport and Ryde groups launched later the same year, and the Ventnor group in October 2012. All four weekly sessions are flourishing.
Kate Ball, manager at Independent Arts is delighted with the progress of SingAbout, and its growing popularity on the Island,
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the third anniversary since we launched our regular SingAbout group. The growth of the project shows us the high demand for creative therapeutic activities, and we hope to keep SingAbout thriving through ongoing fundraising. We are proud to be able to offer the sessions free to our participants thanks to the trusts and foundations who have awarded grants.”
Singing for the Brain
SingAbout is based on the ‘Singing for the Brain’ therapy, which was developed specifically for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia sufferers, as well as people who have been affected by stroke or brain injury.
But Independent Arts’ SingAbout groups are open to all older people who wish to join in. The sessions are friendly, sociable and inclusive.
See Independent Arts website for details of where to find your nearest SingAbout group, or to make a donation. Or phone project manager Caroline Ash on 822437.
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