Music can have immense benefits for people suffering from dementia. It helps reduce anxiety, depression, maintains speech and language, enhances quality of life, and can have a positive impact on those who care for those who suffer from it.
About Us
In 2019, Louise Curtis set up a choir in the town of Lochgilphead, Argyll.
Her father, Don, visited the choir and thoroughly enjoyed watching the impact music had on people and the happiness and confidence it gave them, and being a part of something.
Music was a massive part of Don, Louise’s, and her sister, Sharon’s lives while growing up, so, when their father was diagnosed with vascular dementia, music was their bond with their dad. He lost the ability to communicate verbally, and smiled when his favorite song “Long Cool Woman in a black dress” or band was played on the “wireless”.
Don sadly passed away in 2022 but with the passion Louise has to help people, the choir will keep on moving forward in memory of their father Don Beardsell – “The Dancing Man”
The Choir offers a safe, enriched environment, in Lochgilphead and in Tarbert where members can relax and enjoy an afternoon of singing, laughter, sparking up old friendships and making new ones.
To be part of this choir is a great privilege and honour, and a big thank you to our communities, who are all very supportive.
The choir performs throughout Argyll, from small gatherings to large events, at all our “GIGS” we hope to play a significant role in achieving and promoting music as a therapeutic benefit, and at the same time raising awareness about dementia and its effects it can have on mental health and well-being for those diagnosed and also loved one and carers.
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Contact Us
- forgetmenotargyll19@hotmail.com
- 07729548838