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David’s Story: Finding Connection, Comfort and Love Through Music

When David* first joined our Safe in Sound Dementia Group, his dementia was progressing quickly, and moments of clarity were becoming harder to hold onto. But every week, without fail, he remembered the music.

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For David and his wife, the group became far more than a weekly activity. It became a lifeline. During a recent conversation, she shared that Safe in Sound “should really be called the SOS group” because it was the one place where David truly connected, engaged and came alive.

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Music unlocked the parts of him that dementia was trying to take away. It brought back his humour, his warmth, and the joy they had always shared together. One of the most powerful moments came during Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, when David, whose speech had become increasingly limited, was able to sing the words “love me” a brief but deeply meaningful reminder of their bond.

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After David sadly passed away, his wife made a lovely decision to return to the Safe in Sound group as a volunteer, wanting to support other partners walking a similar path and to give back to the community that had held them so gently.

Gareth, the Music Therapist who led the group, reflects:

‍“It’s wonderful that we can provide a local service that gives people meaningful moments right to the end, moments that help with connection, love and even the bereavement process. Music can be incredibly beautiful at times like these.”

‍David’s story reminds us why music matters and why keeping our Community Groups running is so important.

_{*Please note we have changed the names to protect the group member's identity.}