65-year-old Arthur Wong suffers from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), yet he sings with his 62-year-old wife Patricia Lee and others in Silver Voices (part of Voices of Singapore or VOS).
Silver Voices is an inclusive and engaging singing programme for seniors aged 60 and above. In essence, Silver Voices provides a warm and encouraging space for close to 700 seniors to come together, build friendships and share their love for music.
Silver Voices uses the power of music to uplift and keep minds active as well as keep spirits high for seniors, including those living with dementia.
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)? It is a condition where an individual experiences a greater decline in cognitive abilities compared to their peers of the same age. These include memory, language, judgement or thinking skills.
On this podcast, listen to Arthur Wong and Patricia Lee as they share their story on being singers for Voices of Singapore. What did they both discover about themselves and others in being with Silver Voices?
Arthur Wong will share his personal experience with Mild Cognitive Impairment and the reason he joined Silver Voices in Voices of Singapore (VOS).
Hear from Arthur and Patricia about Reminisce Connect which they set up to provide ad-hoc reminiscence sessions to organisations and nursing homes.
When one is in their 60s, what's important at this stage in life? Arthur and Patricia will be sharing their personal views.
Download this podcast for free and be inspired by this couple who have music on their minds and sing for better well-being and happiness. This interview was first heard on the radio show "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.
VOICES OF SINGAPORE
Website voicesofsingapore.com
Instagram @voicesofsingapore
Silver Voices voicesofsingapore.com/silver-voices
REMINISCE CONNECT reminisceconnect.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (By Arthur Wong & Patricia Lee):
- Josephine Sim & Sean Foo, our Silver Voices choir conductors
- Samantha Tham and Daniel Goh, our Silver Voices co-ordinators
- Our Silver Voices' Pearl and Sapphire singing group mates
- Dr. Adeline Ng and National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) team, Arthur Wong's care partners
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