New Friends Memory Care has created an innovative “memory care choir” consisting of its residents with memory care issues, called the New Friends Memory Care, “Tic-Toc” Choir. The group is receiving national attention, with a recent mini-documentary created by Direct Supply out of Milwaukee, entitled, “The Spirit of Caring.” Musical Director and New Friends and Vibrant Life founder, professional musician, Dean Solden wrote the song for the residents of the community, inspired by their “ferocious will to live and still be themselves, and not be defined by their dementia.” The music video helps de-sensitize the concept of people having dementia, especially those with early cognitive or memory care issues.
Musical Minute – Social Distancing with Song!
During this time of extreme social distancing and facility quarantine, it is important to keep perspective and possibly a sense of humor and entertainment. All four of our locations are doing virtual meetings and have been posting pictures with messages from our residents to their families. Over the weekend, I made a home video from … Read more
