VOICED : Poetry provides gateway to past for alzhe

The video explores the use of poetry to aid memory recall in Alzheimer's patients. It highlights how poetry learned in childhood can trigger memories and emotions, providing comfort and connection. The 'Kissing it Better' initiative involves young people reciting poetry to the elderly, benefiting both groups. The video also discusses the involvement of the Royal Shakespeare Company in these efforts, emphasizing the emotional and communal benefits of poetry recitals. While poetry cannot cure Alzheimer's, it offers significant emotional support and a link to the past.

What memories do individuals recall when they hear familiar poems?

In what ways do poetry recitals benefit both the elderly and the community?