Parish Afternoon - If You Forget, I Remember…

This afternoon, Jannie Ekelund, church singer, choir leader, and singing consultant, takes us into the fascinating world of the brain, where music, movement, and community open doors that might otherwise seem closed. Imagine a moment where a person who usually struggles to remember their own name suddenly starts singing along to a song from their youth. The words are there. The feelings awaken. The body remembers. Jannie Ekelund shares her work with the elderly through reminiscence dance, brain gymnastics, choirs, and dementia-friendly singing – and how we can create moments of joy, connection, and dignity through rhythm, recognition, and presence. There will also be room for a smile, a bit of recognition – and a little song along the way.