MUSIC is said to be a wonderful treatment for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, so what better way to help raise funds to find a cure than through Sir Ronald Harwood’s latest offering, Quartet.
The generous team at Noosa Arts Theatre have joined forces with Molly’s Song to help raise funds and awareness for dementia research with a special performance on Wednesday 16 September, from 7.30pm.
Molly’s Song is a local charity in honour of Libby Day’s mum, Molly Day, who died from the terrible disease.
“Molly’s Song is the name I chose to use for events to raise funds for dementia research,” Libby said. “It is a tribute to my beautiful mum Molly who lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s. It recognizes the importance of music in her life.”
Libby said before Molly’s diagnosis she enjoyed singing in choirs, musicals, playing the piano and dancing, but was soon unable to participate in her favourite activities, left only with the ability to listen to music with the rare vocalization.
“I think the time when someone realises there is a problem, feeling mixed up and all at sea, and knows that there is nothing that can be done must be one of the worst feelings,” Libby said.
But Libby said Molly’s Song also acknowledged the benefits of music and music activities for people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
“Music, song and dance can help bring a bit of the past into the present,” she said.
“Hopefully bringing a greater sense of belonging in what is otherwise a very mixed up place. I have worked as a community nurse for many years and then as a music therapist and have seen first-hand the joy music brings as well as how happy the carers are to see their loved ones participating.”
Libby said she was grateful to the Noosa Arts Theatre for offering to stage a special performance of Quartet to help raise funds for Molly’s Song and dementia research.
“Molly’s Song is focused on helping the Dementia Research Foundation find a cure or at the very least find a treatment so that all of those thousands of families don’t have to experience the long good-bye,” Libby said.
“So that all the mums and dads can keep singing, going to choir, enjoying to dance, talk and tell us how they feel.”
Tickets are $37 per person and includes a light supper at interval. Tickets are available now by phoning 5449 9343 or online via www.noosaartstheatre.com.au or visit the box office at 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 2pm.
