Dementia-Friendly Concert with Simply Swing Music at New Britain Museum of American Art

NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art and Hartford HealthCare’s Jefferson House will present Simply Swing Music, a 10-piece orchestra that specializes in the music of the big band and swing dance eras. Specifically geared towards individuals with dementia and their caregivers, this progressive pilot program will provide a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere that encourages audience engagement and participation.

This free concert will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2 to 3 p.m., at the New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St.

This performance is part of an ongoing collaboration between the NBMAA and Jefferson House to provide innovative programs that support people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. In 2016, Hartford HealthCare provided an extensive training session for over 30 NBMAA docents, which resulted in several successful Memory Loss art tours.

This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Individuals who have dementia and their caregivers who would like to attend, please contact Mary Claire Reidy at 860.229.0257, ext. 235 or at reidym@nbmaa.org. Special accommodations will be made for participants with wheelchairs.

Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital, offers short-term/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care. For more information about Jefferson House, visit jeffersonhouse.org.