Heartlands Hospital has teamed up with the Alzheimer’s Society to help bring harmonious joy to patients with dementia.

Singing for the Brain music sessions take place once a month for patients on Ward 30 and their family, friends and carers. The sessions aim to use singing to help bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

Gary Stanley, dementia support manager at the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Singing is not only an enjoyable activity, it can also provide a way for people with dementia, along with their carers to express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group.”

Ryanne Musngi, senior sister for Ward 30 at Heartlands, said: “We are pleased to be working with the Alzheimer’s Society to host the Singing for the Brain sessions at Heartlands Hospital. Boredom and frustration are probably the most common causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, particularly if they are in an unfamiliar environment. By providing these sessions in a relaxed friendly environment, we have already noticed some improvements in our patients, moods are settled which results in less fear and confusion.”

For further details about the music sessions at Heartlands, contact Gary Stanley on: 0121 700 7379 or gary.stanley@alzheimers.org.uk