Songs are so ingrained into their childhood and young adult memories that they can access them much easier they are from the era when people used to sing .  the Good Old Days really taps into the memories of those living with dementia, the old songs are so ingrained into their childhood and young adult memories that they can access them much easier they are from the era when people used to sing Good Old Days really taps into the memories of those living with dementia, the old songs are so ingrained into their childhood and young adult memories that they can access them much easier they are from the era when people used to sing (rather than songs from 1950s and 60s when people would dance) and so everyone knows all the words.

These songs are joyful and have such a sense of safe familiarity, you'll even see residents joining in who haven't spoken or engaged for a long time. Its a joy to see. The residents love the gowns and jewels. You see them come alive. My singing partner sings Mario Lanza songs which the residents love, but we would have to charge more if he were coming along. We're both based Gateshead and we do songs from the shows - Phantom, Les Mis or the traditional shows Oklahoma, Carousel, Merry Widow, Showboat, My Fair Lady and we don’t use mics. We are operatically trained.  

Its £70 for me and if Chris my singing partner comes it would have to be £90-£100 depending on distance. I look forward to hearing from you. Julie Good Old Days really taps into the memories of those living with dementia, the old songs are so ingrained into their childhood and young adult memories that they can access them much easier they are from the era when people used to sing (rather than songs from 1950s and 60s when people would dance) and so everyone knows all the words.

These songs are joyful and have such a sense of safe familiarity, you'll even see residents joining in who haven't spoken or engaged for a long time. Its a joy to see. The residents love the gowns and jewels. You see them come alive. My singing partner sings Mario Lanza songs which the residents love, but we would have to charge more if he were coming along. We're both based Gateshead and we do songs from the shows - Phantom, Les Mis or the traditional shows Oklahoma, Carousel, Merry Widow, Showboat, My Fair Lady and we don’t use mics. We are operatically trained. Its £70 for me and if Chris my singing partner comes it would have to be £90-£100 depending on distance. I look forward to hearing from you. Julie

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