Chorus Pairs Caregivers and to Those with Alzheimer’s
Reprinted from HealthDay, News for Healthier Living
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter
Late December wouldn’t be the same without the uplifting sound of holiday choirs, but there’s a unique chorus in New York City called “The Unforgettables,” that’s bringing new harmony to singers and audiences alike.
That’s because the chorus’ 22 members include 11 men and women diagnosed with early to middle-stage dementia, including dementia linked to Alzheimer’s disease, paired up with 11 of their caregivers — a spouse, child or friend. Each practice and recital is an act of togetherness and renewed strength in the face of illness, one of the chorus’ founders said.
Read the rest of this uplifting story here: Chorus Gives Voice to Those with Alzheimers. How might you be able to apply a similar pairing patients and caregivers related to improving sexual health or policy?