We are a regular singing group for people with memory loss and their carers.
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Rossendale Memory Choir
About Us
Each Wednesday afternoon over forty men and women of all ages come along with their carers, friends or relatives to sing together, chat together and enjoy tea and biscuits in a lovely, friendly environment.
Not only does everyone sing together but we all do gentle warm up exercises to prepare the voice for a good sing and to have a laugh as the toes get stamping and the mouth gets moving! Songs from the past are a particular favourite and some people even feel compelled to get up and have a dance, particularly when we sing the likes of ‘Let’s Twist Again’!
We always welcome enquiries if you might like to come along.
Who is the Choir for?
- People with a diagnosis of memory loss. Most of our members have Dementia, but some have Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis or have had a Stroke.
- People still living at home, who are able to attend with a family carer, close friend or professional carer.
- People living in, or with a close connection to, Rossendale.
- No singing ability is needed!
So what is so special about singing and dementia? And why do so many people come to the Rossendale Memory Choir?
• Singing has many benefits (social, psychological, and medical). For example it is good for the lungs (and therefore increases oxygen levels in the blood), it reduces blood pressure and boosts the production of endorphins (happy hormones) and has been found to be one of the most enduring functions that a person living with dementia will be able to use. The person living with dementia may notice that they become more orientated during sessions, with more successful attempts at communication and that these benefits can last several days.
• The group provides a safe, non-clinical place where people living with dementia and their carers can create music together and socialise whilst at the same time having fun and being supported.
• There is a feeling amongst those who attend that this is something we can still do together. This helps reduce fear, isolation and depression and so helps create a sense of wellbeing.
• A regular, familiar creative activity helps build resistance to the stress of living with dementia and is an important element in prolonging home based care.
Contact Us
If you would like to see if there is a space available, please contact Crossroads Care on 01282 832548
If you’d like more information, or for any other enquiries please email
enquiries@rossendalememorychoir.org