William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song, by a young man that knows, who his father with dementia truly is.
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Showing posts with label Songs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Songs. Show all posts
Friday, January 6
I Know Who He Is
William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song, by a young man that knows, who his father with dementia truly is.
Friday, December 23
Who's That Singing? Why, It's Margaret!
When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.
Thursday, December 1
When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer's & All
Meet Ted. Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch this wonderful sampling of his songs, along with a one-of-a-kind interview on BBC's "The One Show".
Thursday, October 20
Jay Allen Sings to His Mother On Stage, Sharing His Thoughts and Feelings About Her Alzheimer's
Jay Allen sings to his mother on stage, sharing his thoughts and feelings about her Alzheimer's.
Tuesday, October 11
Man with Dementia Inspires the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
It started with just four notes. Paul Harvey, who's 80 and has dementia, improvised a tune that went viral online. After taking to the radio waves, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra picked it up. Watch (and listen) where it went from there!
Tuesday, October 4
Dad with Dementia Sings: VOLARE!
Ted McDermott sings to outwit his dementia. He journeys with son Simon and their dashcam, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.
Thursday, September 8
The Music of Alzheimer's: 21 Songs
Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging songs about life with Alzheimer's.
Thursday, August 11
Daily Songs Perk Up Alzheimer's
See the good energy music adds to families living with Alzheimer's. Learn how music brings a fresh lift every day.
Friday, August 5
Open Your Eyes & Tell Me What You See
16-year old Harry wrote a marvelous song to his Grandma with Alzheimer's. It will move you. See him play this beautiful song for an appreciative "Britain's Got Talent" audience.
Wednesday, June 8
"I've Got You Under My Skin," By Dad with Dementia & Son
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A delightful sing-a-long triumph of spirit over Alzheimer's! Sing-a-long if you like!
Friday, May 13
I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind
"You will never leave my mind,
If we live to be a hundred, you will find,
Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time,
But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind."
Monday, May 2
Garden of Remembrance
The aptly titled ‘Garden Of Remembrance’ tells the story of a married couple dealing with the early onset of dementia and the feelings of a husband who's "Lost between the here and now/Somewhere that he can’t be found” and his wife. Stunning, beautiful & poignant.
Wednesday, April 20
How Steve's Music Outsmarted His Alzheimer's
67-year-old Steve Goodwin refuses to let Alzheimer's steal his music. Though he can no longer play the beautiful songs he composed for his wife, see him rescue their music with the help of a fantastic friend and professional pianist. (More than 36 songs were recorded by Naomi and Steve in the "Saving His Music" project. Once his music was recorded, a miracle occurred; recording the songs somehow freed Steve Goodwin to be able to create again. As of May 2021, Steve Goodwin and his beloved wife Joni still work in their garden, and hear his music.)
Monday, April 11
Singer with Alzheimer's Lands Big Record Deal
Sometimes Ted McDermott can't recognize his son Simon - but he never forgets a song. Despite his dementia, he scored 40 million views on YouTube. See the 80-year-old prepare for his big Decca Records deal by belting out the Frank Sinatra classic, "You Make Me Feel So Young".
Friday, April 1
Veronica
Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother's Alzheimer's and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.
One viewer commented, "This must have been so hard to do. The fact that he can turn this into a song people are happy to hear is a masterwork of his craft. How many other people have decided to be closer to their mother while she is still alive because of this song? It's an amazing thing." (English & Spanish subtitles)
Wednesday, March 30
Tuesday, March 22
"Blank Stares" Inspires Millions for Alzheimer's
Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer's, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom's Alzheimer's. The song is called "Blank Stares". His vision is that this song will raise awareness, bring hope to those affected, and most importantly, become a weapon in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Monday, July 6
OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son
Here's me and my Dad singing Oklahoma - one of his showstoppers - from earlier this year.
Monday, February 3
Remember Love (A Song About Alzheimer's & Living in the Moment)
This exceptional song, "Remember Love", captures those moments that connect us to our loved ones struggling with loss of memory, and living in that moment.
Monday, January 27
Do Not Ask Me to Remember
This is a gorgeous musical version of the Owen Darnell poem often referred to as the 'Alzheimer's Poem'.
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