Crazy for Uke perform at Emma Sheppard Centre

Local group, Crazy for Uke, recently performed at the Emma Sheppard Centre, a day service for people living with dementia.
Research shows that music and singing has a positive impact on people living with dementia as it helps them to reminisce or join in by singing along. This was certainly the case at the Emma Sheppard Centre in Frome, with one of the customers claiming that Crazy for Uke’s performance brought back memories from his time in the army.
Following their engaging performance, members of the group stopped to chat with the customers and staff, and shared a cup of tea.
Community team supervisor, Jo Perkins said, “It was a lovely experience and we would like to thank Crazy for Uke for coming to perform. It was a joy to look around the room and see so many people engaged with the music by singing or tapping their toes. If any local groups or talented individuals would like to come and share their skills with us at the Emma Sheppard Centre, this would be greatly appreciated.”
If you’re part of a group or talent act that would like to make a difference by providing entertainment to a group of people living with dementia, please email jo.perkins@ somersetcare .co.uk
The Emma Sheppard Centre is one of Somerset Care’s Petals Active Living Centres, providing day care to adults living with dementia. The centre, based on Vallis Road in Frome, is open Monday to Saturday and allows family carers to have peace of mind, while their loved one is able to socialise and enjoy varied activities, in the company of trained staff.