Teen Sings to Her Grandpa with Alzheimer's to Keep His Memories Alive

Grace Heery is a 17-year-old girl who plays the guitar and sings. She also has a grandfather with Alzheimer’s. Grace realized that the two went together nicely and she uses her voice to help keep his memories alive.

John Baker, her 86-year-old grandfather, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 6 years ago.

Grace told WalesOnline:  “It is proven that music really helps people with Alzheimer’s, it triggers their memory and brings things back.

My grandfather always used to sing this song, so I learned it so we could sing it together.”

Grace moved with her parents into her grandfather and his late wife’s home in Port Talbot, Wales seven years ago. Within a few months, John’s wife passed away and he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He is now in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, so his memory is quickly fading.

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Teen Sings to Her Grandpa with Alzheimer's to Keep His Memories Alive