EDINA, Minn. — It’s a concert – and a community – that gives voice to those living with a cruel disease.
On Friday, hundreds of people gathered at Meetinghouse Church in Edina for the Giving Voice, Crosstown, holiday concert. The chorus – which is comprised of those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, their caregivers and other supporters – entertained the audience with classic songs, show tunes and Christmas carols. And at the same time, the concert served as a beautiful opportunity to connect as an extended Alzheimer’s and other dementia community.
Medical studies have long shown the benefit of music when it comes to a person’s memory and emotional and physical health.
KARE 11’s Karla Hult, a fierce Alzheimer’s and other dementia family advocate and founder of So Many Goodbyes, also spoke at the event.
To learn more about Giving Voice and how you can either participate or support this organization’s outreach, just click here.
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