Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 8, 2026 at 01:07 PM

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In Amsterdam, opera singer Maartje de Lint leads "singing circles" at the Concertgebouw concert hall for elderly individuals with neurological conditions, including dementia and Parkinson's disease. These sessions offer a therapeutic outlet for participants, like Megan Worthy, who experiences memory recall and emotional benefits through singing. The program, costing €20 per session, gathers participants and their carers in a circle within the venue's Mirror Hall. The singing circle aims to provide a rewarding experience for those facing cognitive decline, offering a connection to music and memories. Dementia, affecting millions worldwide, causes progressive loss of cognitive functions, and the singing circle provides a way to cope with the effects of the disease.

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Alzheimer's 40% Australia 40% Parkinson's disease 40% Canberra 50% Bronte 60% Maartje de Lint ×270% Concertgebouw ×270% Megan Worthy ×280% Amsterdam ×390%

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Amsterdam

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