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RARE PHOTOS: Music for dementia - The Real Truth

Tony Christie says doctors told him being a singer would ease dementia impact

The musician was diagnosed with the condition three years ago.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Care home residents break record for world’s oldest choir with average age of 94

The Prime Timers sang festive songs including Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Ex-music teacher ‘over the moon’ after charity single leads to OBE

Paul Harvey, 83, has raised more than £1.5 million for dementia services.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

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“Don’t be ashamed” - Tony Christie’s message to those living with dementia as he prepares to release new track thanking carers

The singer has recorded a song with for Music for Dementia for Thank You Day featuring famous musicians and a Manchester orchestra

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

Tony Christie opens up about music’s ability to ‘improve dementia symptoms’

‘(Is This the Way to) Amarillo’ singer was diagnosed with dementia in January

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Tony Christie records track in aid of dementia charity as he battles the disease

The crooner, who turns 80 this month, will release his versi on of Andrew Gold's Thank You for Bring a Friend to mark Music for Dementia campaign for Thank You Day 2023

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Vicky McClure’s dementia choir to release debut single

The making of new track What’s Your Story? will also be explored in the BBC’s Our Dementia Choir Sings Again.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

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