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http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl General Discussion >> Chat >> Music, dementia, age and mobility. http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1458212235 Message started by Setanta on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 8:57pm

Title: Music, dementia, age and mobility.
Post by Setanta on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 8:57pm

Anyone see this epsode of Catalyst? Well you that appreciate the ABC anyway.
http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1502H006S00

Quote:

Could the soundtrack of your life bring back fading memories? Catalyst takes you inside an extraordinary new program, revealing how personalised playlists can re-awaken the brains of people with dementia. #ABCcatalyst

Keep your favourite playlist handy Herb!

Edit: A bit tear jerking in parts. "It's a long way to Tipperary!"

Title: Re: Music, dementia, age and mobility.
Post by The Grappler on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 9:29pm

... the fearless hunters traveled far and wide, and finally caught and caged a Rarie Bird..... as they were making their way back over the high mountains along a steep path alongside a deep chasm.. one of the porters slipped.... and the Rarie Bird fell over the cliff... all the way down he could be heard singing......... "It's A Long Way To Tip A Rarie"

I just KNEW there had to be a reason the theme from Forrest.. Forrest Gump was running through my head.....

Title: Re: Music, dementia, age and mobility.
Post by Setanta on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 9:32pm

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 9:29pm:

Apparently... But if you listen closely it was "a long way to tickle Kerry". I'm sure when my time comes it may be ACDC "It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll."

edit: I have a new appreciation of the Tipperary tune, the "tickle Kerry" shows we have not changed a lot as people, take the piss and have fun with words, but I'd rather tickle Kerry than go for a sausage roll, even with marty sauce..

Title: Re: Music, dementia, age and mobility.
Post by issuevoter on Mar 17^th, 2016 at 10:52pm

When I get my walker, I am going to have it pimped.

I have been playing music since I was a kid, so I found that show very moving. I play three instruments, and curiously, I am not overly drawn to the popular music of my lifetime. Most of what I listen to was recorded before I was born. I even have an album of piano rolls made by Jelly Roll Morton.
So my collection of favourites is not going to be what my peers listen to.