"It was a feature of Friday mornings at Manchester United's Carrington training ground that Sir Alex Ferguson would bounce down the stairs singing one of his favourite tunes, have a joke with Kath Phipps - the club's beloved receptionist - and then speak to the media about that weekend's match. By Ferguson's own admission, he wasn't the greatest singer. But music has always been a key part of the legendary former United manager's life."
"He is at a Cheshire hotel meeting Mil and Ken Simpson - a couple in their 80s, and part of a family of United season ticket holders. Mil, 89, has been living with dementia since 2010 - three years before Ferguson retired. Music has played a big part in Mil and Ken's lives, and they attend several weekly groups that provide music, singing or dance for those affected by dementia."
"Ferguson first told Breakfast of his concerns about dementia 12 months ago. The response was overwhelming and persuaded him to devote more time to the issue. He is now an ambassador for the Playlist for Life charity. "It caught me a real bit," he says. "I've got myself involved a little bit more. "Music has an important role for dementia sufferers and we must continue that. You don't need to be a great singer to join in, just to know th"
Sir Alex Ferguson has long incorporated music into his daily routine and sees it as a core part of his life. Increased involvement with dementia charities has revealed music's therapeutic role for people living with dementia, including benefits for memory, communication, and emotional wellbeing. An elderly couple, Mil and Ken Simpson, attend weekly music, singing, and dance groups that support those affected by dementia. Public response to concerns about dementia prompted increased advocacy and led to an ambassador role with Playlist for Life. Participation in musical activities is encouraged without requiring strong singing ability.
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