Rigning with Demetia
  • Vicki Chapman
    35
    I have been asked to enqire whether anyone has expereince of ringing handbells with dementia.

    Someone's mother is in the arly stages of dementia and has a set of nice hanbells. With some suport she is trying to set up a little handbell group. Does anyone has experience of handbell ringing with people with dementia, who I could put in contact, for some advice?

    The mother was a good tower bell ringer in her day and ran a tune hand bell group for many years. It was suggested to her to try to aim for some decent rounds and queens, but if anyone has any other ideas, or happy for their contact info to be passed on, please let me know. Thank you.
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  • A M Hodge
    20
    A friend of ours has sadly developed dementia. She was a very capable tower bell ringer, and handbell ringer, both for tunes and changes. She still rings handbells to a limited extent for a short time and seems to enjoy being capable of doing so.

    However, this may be different depending on the style of tune ringing that Vicki's contact used. Eg, if she rang tunes with 2 bells in hand, then some rounds and call changes on 6 may be feasible for her. But If she rang tunes 'off the table', or '4 in hand', then 2 bells for changes may be more challenging to pick up.

    If the person concerned tries to ring handbells and enjoys 'having a go', as long as the bells are not at risk of being dropped or being damaged, does it matter what sound is made (within reason!)? They may feel very satisfied with their accomplishments.
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  • Mary Jones
    3
    Ringingroom and a supportive group of ringing friends could be useful in this situation.
    Mary Jones Options
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