Kate Millett
Contemplating our Summer of music
Our aim was to support their well-being and help them process their experiences. The result has been incredibly rewarding.
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Kate Millett
- Aug 20, 2020
“I always look forward to your visits.”
Having a smaller audience meant we had the freedom to focus on individuals, including BSL staff.
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Kate Millett
- Aug 19, 2020
It felt like we were part of a community celebration or holiday!
Residents such as K and D, who don’t normally dance, were moving their arms and legs, encouraged by Najwa’s rhythm. The music was working!
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Kate Millett
- Aug 13, 2020
Bringing Pop to BSL
Tanya Cracknell was leading the session on the violin, and came prepared to suit everybody’s musical tastes.
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Kate Millett
- Aug 11, 2020
Some music after breakfast!
Memory is another thing music can stimulate. I spoke to I.R, a resident originally from Dublin, about Ireland and her favourite music.
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Kate Millett
- Aug 4, 2020
“If I could, I would be up there dancing till the music stopped.”
A BSL member of staff took one of the iPads inside the care home and the concert continued on FaceTime for residents who weren’t well enough
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Kate Millett
- Aug 2, 2020
“I’ve made many great friends through music”
He reflected: “You live your life, and if you can’t talk about it, what’s the point? It keeps your memory fresh.”
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