138: The power of music for dementia, with Grace Meadows
Watch my conversation with Grace on YouTube or listen on the podcast player below
Dementia is not a new topic to the podcast. It is something that I have had various discussions around because I know how much of a concern it is for many people.
52% of people in the UK are affected by this cruel syndrome. But Grace Meadows brings some hope for improving the lives of those living with dementia.
Having found a passion for playing the bassoon as a child, Grace went to a music school to train as a professional bassoonist. In doing so she realised her love of music came from interacting with people through it, not from performing it.
For the last decade she has worked as a qualified music therapist in a variety of health, social care and educational settings with children and adults of all ages.
Grace is currently Campaign Director for Music for Dementia, a national campaign calling for music to be an integral part of care for everyone living with dementia, which is what she’s here to discuss today.
In our conversation Grace shares her passion for music and its vast benefits, she explains why and how music connects, and why she believes music is a necessity for people living with dementia.
Useful links
Music For Dementia radio station
Episode 127: Finding the Light in Dementia, with Dr Jane Mullins
Episode 05: The big D – why dementia is not a death sentence, with Dr Ben Hicks
Grace Meadow’s Twitter profile
Music for Dementia Facebook page
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Watch the episode on YouTube here.