Stuart MacDonald: Breaking down Misconceptions about dementia

Researchers at UVic have been studying the effects of singing in a choir on those living with dementia. In a prominent full-page article in the national edition of today’s Globe and Mail, lead researcher Debra Sheets (nursing) comments on the importance of meaningful social interaction in this community. Stuart MacDonald (psychology) comments on the goal behind the choir and how it breaks down misconceptions on dementia. (Globe and Mail)