1 00:00:05,600 --> 00:00:08,120 HE SINGS: # Here we are again 2 00:00:08,120 --> 00:00:10,160 # Happy as can be 3 00:00:10,160 --> 00:00:14,800 # All good friends But wonderful company. # 4 00:00:15,920 --> 00:00:19,360 I don't know, those... were any old words. 5 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:21,080 HE LAUGHS 6 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:25,640 There we are. Oh, Christ. 7 00:00:25,640 --> 00:00:28,360 You've got...dementia. 8 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:30,440 LAUGHTER 9 00:00:34,920 --> 00:00:38,240 I am crackers. SHE LAUGHS 10 00:00:38,240 --> 00:00:42,280 One in every three children born in Britain this year will develop dementia... 11 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:45,440 I've got dementia. 12 00:00:45,440 --> 00:00:48,040 ..and could end up in a place like this. 13 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:50,000 What time are we going home? 14 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:53,480 On any ordinary day, things can get a bit mixed-up here. 15 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:55,240 Did you hear what I said? 16 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:59,320 This week, that's been taken to a whole new level. 17 00:00:59,320 --> 00:01:02,600 A group of little kids are about to burst into their lives. 18 00:01:02,600 --> 00:01:05,000 We know that a lot of people fear dementia. 19 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,080 We think that, quite surprisingly, 20 00:01:08,080 --> 00:01:12,480 children might have the key to changing how we view dementia. 21 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:17,400 Can these three- and four-year-olds really crack the way we deal with dementia? 22 00:01:17,400 --> 00:01:19,400 I wouldn't have come here if I'd have known. 23 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:23,800 Why? Cos I don't like it. I don't like the other children. 24 00:01:23,800 --> 00:01:27,720 Can they find the person behind the diagnosis? 25 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:31,520 I didn't know what... I'm just having a look at where I am. 26 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:34,240 Psychologists will capture every second, 27 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:38,360 as this unique social experiment is tried for the very first time. 28 00:01:38,360 --> 00:01:39,880 Are you there, Lucy? 29 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:44,240 Three days... This is to educate your history. 30 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:49,240 ..two generations, and one experience that could transform lives. 31 00:01:49,360 --> 00:01:51,040 I can't think what it was. 32 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:53,760 I don't know what's the matter with me, really. 33 00:02:11,640 --> 00:02:13,200 On the North Wales coast, 34 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:17,360 Colwyn Bay is home to a very special day care centre. 35 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:20,960 It's the only place on this stretch of coastline where people living with dementia 36 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:24,120 or memory loss come Monday to Friday. 37 00:02:26,320 --> 00:02:28,040 Be very, very careful. 38 00:02:28,040 --> 00:02:32,040 Hiya. Hello, there. How are you? Hiya, how are you? You all right? 39 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:34,400 How many slices of toast do you want? 40 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:36,240 Just the one, darling. Just the one. 41 00:02:36,240 --> 00:02:40,720 Every week, this group of people meet to spend time together and give their families a break. 42 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:44,800 Is that the one I know? 43 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:48,160 Maureen. It is Maureen. Oh, darling, thank you very much. 44 00:02:48,160 --> 00:02:50,800 Nice to see you again. And you. 45 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:53,200 I'm having trouble with my... 46 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:55,080 I know, and that's why we're here. 47 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:59,480 ..my head. So it's sort of... Not a lot of fun. 48 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:01,880 But, then again... Would you like a tea or a coffee? 49 00:03:01,880 --> 00:03:04,360 I've completely forgotten. 50 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:08,000 You should be sitting here! I know, right? 51 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:10,760 People spend their lives sort of putting a picture together, 52 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:14,400 you know - I do it and everyone does it - of who you are. 53 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:17,720 It's like you've got your puzzle in front of you and you're adding your pieces, 54 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:21,400 your friends, your family and everything that's going on in your life. 55 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:25,320 Yeah, I take eight tablets in the morning and four at night. 56 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:27,600 Oh, really? 57 00:03:27,600 --> 00:03:31,480 Until you've sort of got that picture of who you are and what's important to you, 58 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:36,640 and then dementia comes along and doesn't really discriminate, 59 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:42,160 and it just starts taking your pieces, and bits are missing and bits aren't there any more. 60 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:47,160 Dementia affects each person differently, 61 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:50,600 and each individual has their own way of coping. 62 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:52,960 First thing Mo does is cuddle her baby. 63 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:57,440 Jean has a good old cry after lunchtime. 64 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:59,640 MUSIC PLAYS 65 00:04:09,360 --> 00:04:11,960 Oh, look at this. David Boot. 66 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:15,600 Why, I'm not any old boot. Oh, I know you're not any old boot. 67 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:18,200 While David relies on his catchphrases. 68 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:21,680 Special boot, a special boot, aren't you? 69 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:24,960 Have a sit down with these gents. Let me take that off you. Eh? 70 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:26,280 All go. All go! 71 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:27,960 Did you hear what he called us, gents? 72 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:32,600 I don't know where I'm up to today. 73 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:34,320 Got memory loss and everything. 74 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:39,640 It's all go. 75 00:04:42,960 --> 00:04:46,360 I don't know why you're not taking these tablets. 76 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:49,760 What tablets? That's what I'm saying, what tablets? 77 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:52,160 You don't take any at all. Oh! 78 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:56,360 You should be taking some tablets, David. 79 00:04:56,360 --> 00:04:58,960 You've got...dementia. 80 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:05,920 These people and their families have agreed to be part of an experiment, 81 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:10,880 the first of its kind, run by three psychologists from Bangor University, 82 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:13,200 experts in dementia and child psychology. 83 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:17,800 Dementia can affect people in very different ways, 84 00:05:17,800 --> 00:05:22,400 but behind those difficulties the person's got a lifetime of 85 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:25,000 skills and knowledge and experience and expertise. 86 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:27,760 What we think is that young children 87 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:30,240 will just go in afresh and, hopefully, 88 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:32,920 they'll get straight through to the person, 89 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:34,920 the person behind the diagnosis. 90 00:05:38,200 --> 00:05:43,040 This is the first time these children from a local nursery have ever visited the centre. 91 00:05:43,040 --> 00:05:44,680 Say hi. 92 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:45,960 How old are you? 93 00:05:45,960 --> 00:05:50,360 One, two, three, four. 94 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:55,440 I'm nearly three. 95 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:59,320 Mixing generations has been tried, but this test is unique, 96 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:01,600 focusing only on dementia. 97 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:03,160 Are old people big? 98 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:05,960 Like giraffes. 99 00:06:05,960 --> 00:06:08,880 Because her legs start to get achy. 100 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:12,600 I can run superfast. Can you? 101 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:14,600 Can Nana run superfast? 102 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:18,120 No, she only can walk very slowly. 103 00:06:18,120 --> 00:06:23,280 Are old people fun? They're fun, but their things are boring. 104 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:28,840 It's time for the experiment to begin. 105 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:33,480 The cameras are recording and the psychologists have found a quiet corner to eavesdrop. 106 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:37,280 Dementia expert Catrin is joined by child psychologist Nia. 107 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:40,920 So, are you ready for your surprise? 108 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:43,000 Yes. Of course we are. 109 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:46,880 Ready for what? A surprise. 110 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:49,040 I think there's some children are coming. 111 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:56,120 Aww. 112 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:57,640 Here they come. 113 00:07:01,680 --> 00:07:03,000 Look here. 114 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:06,840 # Here we are again Happy as can be 115 00:07:06,840 --> 00:07:11,000 # All good friends and wonderful company.# 116 00:07:12,440 --> 00:07:16,840 Lovely. Yes. So are you going to sit down? Lovely children. 117 00:07:16,840 --> 00:07:21,440 Say "hi!" Everyone, say "morning!" Morning. Oh, lovely. 118 00:07:21,440 --> 00:07:25,000 Did you want to go tell them something? 119 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:26,600 Shall we go and say hi? 120 00:07:26,600 --> 00:07:29,240 Shall we go and tell them what our names are? 121 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:32,200 Yeah? Come on, then. I want to tell them what my toys' names are. 122 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:33,560 Go on, then. 123 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:35,800 Hello. Hello, there. 124 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:37,200 What's your name? 125 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:41,640 Elena. What's your name? Elena. 126 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:45,560 But all my toys' names are different to each other. 127 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:46,960 The hedgehogs... 128 00:07:46,960 --> 00:07:49,480 The hedgehog one is Hattie. 129 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:52,960 What's your name? You don't know your name? You lost it? 130 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:55,000 Oh, that's two of us, then. You're all right. 131 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:57,680 So, Archie lives with his grandparents, 132 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:02,840 so he's quite used to interacting with older people. 133 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:07,240 I'll tell you a little... This is to educate your history. 134 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:12,360 When England won the World Cup in 1966, 135 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:17,560 West Ham had more players in that team than any other team in England. 136 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:21,280 Wow. You've never heard of West Ham? 137 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:27,400 Lovely, aren't they? Going to show them your hedgehog? 138 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:29,640 What's your name? Lacey. 139 00:08:29,640 --> 00:08:33,080 Lacey? Oh, what a lovely name. 140 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:35,200 Oh, lovely. Yeah, they are lovely. 141 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:38,040 Do you remember the names of some of them, or do you know...? 142 00:08:38,040 --> 00:08:40,160 No, I forget the names straightaway. 143 00:08:45,480 --> 00:08:48,280 Is that difficult, forgetting things? Yeah. 144 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:51,680 I've got dementia. 145 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:57,600 And what does that feel like? Horrible. 146 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:59,960 SONG: Lonesome Town by Ricky Nelson 147 00:09:04,680 --> 00:09:07,880 Communication can be difficult for people living with dementia. 148 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:12,960 Trying to remember places, names, processes can be challenging. 149 00:09:13,120 --> 00:09:16,600 So we've set up an activity which takes away the pressure, 150 00:09:16,600 --> 00:09:19,400 so they can enjoy and interact together. 151 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:23,960 We have to stick... You have to stick... Hi. 152 00:09:23,960 --> 00:09:27,480 Say "Hi". Hi. Who likes bubbles? 153 00:09:27,480 --> 00:09:29,680 Look at all this. Do you? 154 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:33,080 But will everyone want to join in? 155 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:34,480 Oh, crikey. 156 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:39,680 Not David. Not amused. Not impressed. We'll see. 157 00:09:39,880 --> 00:09:43,400 Do you want to do it? You blow. 158 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:51,000 While most appear happy to engage with the new, young arrivals, 159 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:54,200 one lady isn't comfortable enough to even join the room. 160 00:09:57,000 --> 00:10:01,720 83-year-old Mo was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2012. 161 00:10:01,720 --> 00:10:04,520 Less than a year later, she lost most of her speech, 162 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:07,360 and now the staff rarely hear a single word from her. 163 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:12,240 When Mo started, she wouldn't take her coat off. 164 00:10:12,240 --> 00:10:15,040 She was... She looked so unhappy. 165 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,120 She was just walking up and down aimlessly. 166 00:10:17,120 --> 00:10:19,960 We couldn't do anything to pacify her at all. 167 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:23,640 Very, very upset, so we didn't think anything we could do 168 00:10:23,640 --> 00:10:26,760 could engage her in anyway at all. 169 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:31,560 But staff have tapped into Mo's lifelong caring instincts 170 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:36,760 and introduced one of the very latest interventions, doll therapy. 171 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:40,920 The use of dolls in dementia care is actually quite controversial. 172 00:10:40,920 --> 00:10:43,400 One of the golden rules in dementia care is 173 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:47,400 never treat the person like a child, don't patronise, 174 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,720 don't talk down to them. 175 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:52,120 But, in a world that's very puzzling and perplexing, 176 00:10:52,120 --> 00:10:53,480 it gives a sense of security. 177 00:10:53,480 --> 00:10:56,080 Or it can be a way of constructing a meaningful activity... 178 00:10:57,480 --> 00:11:01,680 ..reliving the role of being a parent and of nurturing. 179 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:05,480 SONG: I'll Never Stop Loving You by Doris Day 180 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:12,480 # I'll never stop loving you 181 00:11:12,920 --> 00:11:17,760 # Whatever else I may do...# 182 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:21,760 My mother was a very adventurous lady. 183 00:11:21,760 --> 00:11:24,840 She fell in love with my father. 184 00:11:24,840 --> 00:11:28,280 They decided that they wouldn't stay in Wales, 185 00:11:28,280 --> 00:11:30,080 that they would move to Canada. 186 00:11:30,080 --> 00:11:33,280 They were a very, very happy couple 187 00:11:33,280 --> 00:11:37,160 and were in love the entire time they were married and together. 188 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:42,360 Around 2010, I noticed that my mother was struggling for words. 189 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:44,760 All of my life, my mother has said, 190 00:11:44,760 --> 00:11:47,480 "I don't really mind what I get or how I die, 191 00:11:47,480 --> 00:11:49,520 "I just don't want Alzheimer's." 192 00:11:49,520 --> 00:11:54,320 And so, over the last three years the disease has accelerated to 193 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:59,480 sort of a significant point where she's unable to communicate and do very, very little 194 00:12:00,480 --> 00:12:03,120 for herself, which is... It's a cruel disease. 195 00:12:09,880 --> 00:12:14,840 To see that independence, to watch that disappear, it's incredibly hard, 196 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:18,560 but she's very kind, she's very caring, and you can see that. 197 00:12:18,560 --> 00:12:23,840 # I'll never stop loving you. # 198 00:12:26,880 --> 00:12:29,280 Have your coat done, Tracey? 199 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:33,000 The psychologists have asked one of the carers if Mo would be happy 200 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,400 to come into the main lounge today. 201 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:38,320 54. Shall we sing? 202 00:12:38,320 --> 00:12:41,240 CHILDREN CHATTER 203 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:47,640 It'll be interesting to see how she responds. 204 00:12:47,640 --> 00:12:50,840 She's obviously got lots of affection to give. Yeah. 205 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:57,480 Are you going to do it together? 206 00:13:00,840 --> 00:13:06,080 So, Mo looks as if she needs encouragement or permission to get involved. Yeah, to interact. Yes. 207 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:11,160 Blow into the middle. 208 00:13:11,160 --> 00:13:14,840 We've got Peyton. Peyton's looking at the doll. 209 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:18,880 PEYTON: Whose is that? This is Mo's. 210 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:21,400 Do you like it? 211 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:26,040 I'm baby-sitting. 212 00:13:28,320 --> 00:13:33,080 That was nice. Mo was trying to keep Peyton's attention. Yes. 213 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:38,680 She doesn't really engage like that a lot of the time, 214 00:13:38,680 --> 00:13:41,240 and especially in the way and for as long as she did. 215 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:44,640 You seen this? 216 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:50,680 Seeing her sat down there was probably the longest period of time 217 00:13:50,680 --> 00:13:55,600 I've seen her sit in one place and occupy herself with one thing for a long time. 218 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:03,560 It's lovely. Yeah. She's playing with Peyton now, isn't she? 219 00:14:03,560 --> 00:14:04,800 She's getting involved. 220 00:14:08,560 --> 00:14:10,480 There you go. 221 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:12,520 Wow. 222 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:16,800 You never hear that tune they play at West Ham football. 223 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:19,320 You get bubbles everywhere. 224 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:22,280 Erm, was it...? How does it go? 225 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:26,960 THEY SING: # I'm forever blowing bubbles 226 00:14:26,960 --> 00:14:31,880 # Pretty bubbles in the air Bom-bom! 227 00:14:31,880 --> 00:14:36,680 # They fly so high Nearly reach the sky 228 00:14:36,680 --> 00:14:39,440 # Then like my dreams 229 00:14:39,440 --> 00:14:43,080 # They fade and die 230 00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:48,320 # Nothing ever hiding 231 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:54,280 # Hiding everywhere...# GIRL: Again, again! 232 00:14:54,280 --> 00:14:59,160 # I'm forever blowing bubbles 233 00:14:59,160 --> 00:15:04,440 # Pretty bubbles in the air.# 234 00:15:06,640 --> 00:15:09,400 APPLAUSE 235 00:15:11,280 --> 00:15:13,680 Bet you wish you could sing like that. 236 00:15:13,680 --> 00:15:15,320 HE LAUGHS 237 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:19,960 But a love of music isn't just something for the adults. 238 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:24,480 Three-year-old Arianwen loves nothing more than putting on a show. 239 00:15:24,480 --> 00:15:27,600 SHE SINGS HIGH NOTE 240 00:15:27,600 --> 00:15:31,520 Love dance, I love jump up and downing. 241 00:15:31,520 --> 00:15:35,600 Arianwen never knew her grandfather, Glyn. 242 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:39,200 But her mum had a difficult experience of this cruel condition 243 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:41,720 when her father was diagnosed. 244 00:15:41,720 --> 00:15:43,480 SHE SPEAKS WELSH 245 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:47,280 None of us knew what dementia is and how we should respond, 246 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:51,440 and we were all just kind of scrambling in the dark to kind of... 247 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:56,280 do our best, and our best was sometimes detrimental. 248 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:01,320 Just months before Arianwen was born, 249 00:16:01,320 --> 00:16:06,440 this family experienced the effects of dementia in the most devastating of ways. 250 00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:11,840 The window was open and the white curtains were just blowing in the wind, 251 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:17,080 and there was a black footprint on the windowsill 252 00:16:17,080 --> 00:16:21,520 where my father had climbed up, and... 253 00:16:21,520 --> 00:16:22,800 ..tried to escape. 254 00:16:23,920 --> 00:16:26,280 He jumped. 255 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:29,800 Intentionally. We don't really know... 256 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:32,640 Yeah, it was fatal, fatal head injury. 257 00:16:32,640 --> 00:16:36,720 SHE SPEAKS WELSH 258 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:37,800 Come on. 259 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:41,960 I think this is indisputable, that the impact small children 260 00:16:41,960 --> 00:16:47,040 can have on people who are living with dementia is really profound. 261 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:51,200 People who are living with dementia are going to get so much out of this. 262 00:16:57,200 --> 00:17:00,880 Back in the centre, it's lunchtime. 263 00:17:00,880 --> 00:17:02,880 Here we go. Put this back on. 264 00:17:02,880 --> 00:17:06,960 Arianwen and Eleanor have joined the two Davids for a chicken dinner. 265 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:13,320 You'll see in the dark, later. No. I love broccoli. 266 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:16,720 I love potatoes. 267 00:17:17,760 --> 00:17:21,520 Is that good? Good? 268 00:17:21,520 --> 00:17:23,800 A delicious dinner. 269 00:17:25,800 --> 00:17:29,720 I make friends and be kind with everyone. 270 00:17:31,960 --> 00:17:34,640 Which friend do you make? 271 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:39,720 Well, any human friend. 272 00:17:39,720 --> 00:17:44,880 Aww, that's lovely, isn't it? So, Elena sees them as her friends. 273 00:17:46,160 --> 00:17:49,840 Leanne or Peyton... 274 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:51,640 Or old people... 275 00:17:51,640 --> 00:17:54,080 Him or him. 276 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:56,960 Anyone, just anyone. 277 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:04,240 Day one, afternoon. The group are back together. 278 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:08,560 Hello! Good afternoon. Good afternoon. 279 00:18:08,560 --> 00:18:10,920 And it's time to play. 280 00:18:10,920 --> 00:18:13,320 Good afternoon. 281 00:18:13,320 --> 00:18:16,520 It's not good morning any more, it's good... 282 00:18:16,520 --> 00:18:19,320 It's not morning any more, it's afternoon, isn't it? 283 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:22,840 And even Mo has decided to come back into the main lounge. 284 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:30,120 Are you nurse Arianwen? 285 00:18:30,120 --> 00:18:33,040 Are you a nurse or a doctor? A doctor. We've got one doctor here. 286 00:18:33,040 --> 00:18:34,760 Are you poorly? 287 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:36,840 Peyton is manning the hospital reception. 288 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:40,640 Hello? A little bit poorly? 289 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:46,120 Archie is on hand for any minor surgery required, 290 00:18:46,120 --> 00:18:50,000 and former teacher Shirley has an appointment with young doctor Arianwen. 291 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:54,240 Poorly finger... 292 00:18:54,240 --> 00:18:58,000 A poorly face... 293 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:02,240 A poorly... head. 294 00:19:02,240 --> 00:19:03,800 Everything. 295 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:06,440 Children that are playing out there, 296 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:09,280 some of those are very clever for their age. 297 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:10,480 Time for a check-up. 298 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:13,160 Time for a check-up? 299 00:19:13,160 --> 00:19:14,920 Time for a check-up. 300 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:16,200 It's all go! 301 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:20,440 Bingo! 302 00:19:22,240 --> 00:19:24,480 Are you there, Lucy? 303 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:27,840 And there's one gentleman that's getting a lot of attention. 304 00:19:27,840 --> 00:19:32,000 Oh, dear. I said, "Are you there Lucy?" 305 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:34,680 She said, "Yes, I'm here". I didn't expect that. 306 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:35,680 It's all go. 307 00:19:38,680 --> 00:19:40,600 Where are you now? 308 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:43,440 David is one of the most vocal in the group. 309 00:19:43,440 --> 00:19:47,240 His dementia tends to make him repeat the same words and phrases. 310 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:49,080 It's all go. Bingo. 311 00:19:50,440 --> 00:19:54,400 It looks like David has got a real need to be involved in social 312 00:19:54,400 --> 00:19:57,920 interaction. He wants to announce to the world that he's still a social 313 00:19:57,920 --> 00:20:01,800 player, and this is his way of getting into the conversation, 314 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:05,160 getting into the act, and, of course, the kids love it, they lap it up. 315 00:20:06,320 --> 00:20:08,240 But because of his Alzheimer's, 316 00:20:08,240 --> 00:20:11,240 David sometimes gets confused and agitated. 317 00:20:20,080 --> 00:20:22,520 I don't know what's the matter with me, really. 318 00:20:22,520 --> 00:20:23,560 God... I... 319 00:20:24,560 --> 00:20:25,600 ..just don't know. 320 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:28,520 Crazy, isn't it? 321 00:20:36,440 --> 00:20:40,800 Are you all right, David? I don't know whether I am or not. 322 00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:43,680 Why, what's the matter? Well, I just bloody we don't know why... 323 00:20:43,680 --> 00:20:45,680 Eh? I'm in a mess. 324 00:20:45,680 --> 00:20:48,000 What's wrong? I'm all right in myself, but it's... 325 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,400 You're all right, you're OK. I'm trying to think... 326 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:53,160 Maureen, be careful. 327 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:58,400 What are you worried about, eh? I seem to have forgotten. 328 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:02,760 Christ. It's all right. 329 00:21:02,760 --> 00:21:05,800 I'll have to wait and see what happens. You'll be fine. 330 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:18,960 I've wanted for a long time to keep my dad at home, 331 00:21:19,120 --> 00:21:22,440 and I still think that it is the best place for him at the moment, 332 00:21:22,440 --> 00:21:25,160 because it is one of the things that he's got left, 333 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:27,600 and I don't wish it on anybody. 334 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,200 And there's also the fear that... 335 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:35,000 Of what's in store for him, 336 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:37,640 because there's no happy ending with Alzheimer's, is there? 337 00:21:37,640 --> 00:21:42,240 I want to make his life as happy as possible, 338 00:21:42,240 --> 00:21:47,200 but there are moments when I know he's there with me, still. 339 00:21:47,200 --> 00:21:48,640 You just hold onto that. 340 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:53,640 It's been a horrendous seeing the deterioration of my dad. 341 00:21:59,400 --> 00:22:01,280 I think, 342 00:22:01,280 --> 00:22:05,600 I think the worst thing is that my dad doesn't feel like my dad. 343 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:08,480 I call him dad all the time, it feels like I have another child now. 344 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:13,880 I hate how Alzheimer's degrades him sometimes. 345 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:17,800 He's always been a handsome man and 346 00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:22,320 he took pride in wearing his uniform. 347 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,960 He was a chauffeur, 348 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:27,880 down at ICI in Manchester. 349 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:33,400 In more than 25 years as a chauffeur, 350 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:36,080 David always had music playing in the car, 351 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:39,520 and it's one element of his memories that has never faded. 352 00:22:39,520 --> 00:22:44,560 # You made me feel so sad to be... # 353 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:52,480 It's quite a show out there, isn't it? Look at all them... 354 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:56,920 Oh, you're OK, left. He may not be able to remember what happened to 355 00:22:56,920 --> 00:23:01,640 him this morning, but he recalls all the lyrics to songs from the 1950s. 356 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:05,520 # Do-de-do-de-do 357 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:09,560 # What I cry for, you know you've got... # 358 00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:13,320 I think, I really think that in the Alzheimer's, 359 00:23:13,320 --> 00:23:18,320 the only thing that it has brought him is a joy of music. 360 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:23,560 # Do-do-do-do-do 361 00:23:23,560 --> 00:23:26,320 # And all the time you knew it 362 00:23:26,320 --> 00:23:31,520 # You made me happy, sometimes 363 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:37,000 # You made me sad 364 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:40,760 # But there were times, dear 365 00:23:40,760 --> 00:23:43,560 # You made me feel so... # 366 00:23:43,560 --> 00:23:45,560 Bom, bom, bom. 367 00:23:45,560 --> 00:23:48,520 And will you go and give these out for me, Peyton? 368 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:52,480 David's love of music is shared by many at the day-care centre, 369 00:23:52,480 --> 00:23:53,880 including the children. 370 00:23:53,880 --> 00:23:55,400 Go and give some to somebody. 371 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:59,600 So, who likes purple? Who likes purple? 372 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:02,080 So it's fitting that the day ends with a song. 373 00:24:02,080 --> 00:24:06,360 # Red and yellow and pink and green 374 00:24:06,360 --> 00:24:10,920 # Orange and purple and blue 375 00:24:10,920 --> 00:24:13,960 # I can sing a rainbow 376 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:16,040 # Sing a rainbow 377 00:24:16,040 --> 00:24:18,880 # Sing a rainbow, too. # 378 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:20,680 Well done! 379 00:24:20,680 --> 00:24:24,520 They're all having so much fun and it's just been delightful to watch. 380 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:25,760 Bye. Bye. 381 00:24:25,760 --> 00:24:27,560 Goodbye. See you. 382 00:24:27,560 --> 00:24:29,200 Goodbye. 383 00:24:32,480 --> 00:24:34,560 Peyton... 384 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:38,040 And for the first time in a long time, Jean hasn't cried. 385 00:24:38,040 --> 00:24:40,400 Bye-bye. See you again, soon. 386 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:41,360 Bye-bye. 387 00:24:44,600 --> 00:24:46,280 Some quite young visitors, I think! 388 00:24:46,280 --> 00:24:50,040 Yes, you're right. 389 00:24:50,040 --> 00:24:53,760 What was that like? It was all right, cos I like to see the kids. 390 00:24:55,400 --> 00:24:57,280 See you again soon. 391 00:24:57,280 --> 00:24:58,560 Bye-bye. 392 00:24:59,560 --> 00:25:02,920 I really enjoyed it, all of it. 393 00:25:02,920 --> 00:25:06,040 I sang every damned thing that 394 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:08,800 they were singing. 395 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:12,560 As she walked away I said see you again, soon. 396 00:25:12,560 --> 00:25:16,480 And she trotted back to me by then and she turned round and she said, 397 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:20,600 see you again soon. Aww, lovely. Lovely. I started 398 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:24,760 to cry. I couldn't help it. 399 00:25:24,760 --> 00:25:27,920 Typically me, of course, typically me. 400 00:25:29,480 --> 00:25:32,920 # Orange and purple and blue 401 00:25:32,920 --> 00:25:37,560 # I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow 402 00:25:37,560 --> 00:25:42,080 # Sing a rainbow, too. # 403 00:25:46,920 --> 00:25:48,800 Haven't we gone quiet? 404 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:50,480 Very, isn't it? Haven't we? 405 00:25:53,080 --> 00:25:55,320 I believe it. 406 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,880 Iris may already be missing the happy 407 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:03,960 chatter and buzz from the young visitors. 408 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:07,040 But not everyone's convinced. 409 00:26:07,040 --> 00:26:10,720 David has decided he'd rather not return tomorrow. 410 00:26:10,720 --> 00:26:13,520 It was all right with the children. 411 00:26:13,520 --> 00:26:17,400 That was OK. I would rather go with what I do on a Thursday. 412 00:26:17,400 --> 00:26:22,680 # Maybe down in lonesome town 413 00:26:23,160 --> 00:26:28,440 # I can learn to forget. # 414 00:26:35,160 --> 00:26:39,280 The next morning, the psychologists assess the experiment so far. 415 00:26:39,280 --> 00:26:42,080 I think we got a lot out of the older people yesterday, didn't we? 416 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:44,800 But we want today to move things on a bit. 417 00:26:44,800 --> 00:26:48,560 Yeah, and I think it's really important for the children to see that the 418 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:51,560 older people have got skills, and possibly shared interests, 419 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:53,360 that we can really tap into. 420 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:55,880 I think some of these older adults have got even more 421 00:26:55,880 --> 00:26:57,960 that they can give. It's going to be really good 422 00:26:57,960 --> 00:27:01,560 to see somebody like Mo getting even more engaged as the days go on. 423 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:04,200 It was great to see Mo so involved yesterday, 424 00:27:04,200 --> 00:27:07,240 we weren't even sure whether she would stay in the room at all. 425 00:27:07,240 --> 00:27:08,600 And an opportunity for her 426 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:10,640 to maybe become more involved in the room every day, 427 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:13,480 to see where she feels comfortable 428 00:27:13,480 --> 00:27:15,800 and what will come out of it, really. 429 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:21,360 While not all have chosen to come back, 430 00:27:21,360 --> 00:27:23,480 most of the residents are all heading in 431 00:27:23,480 --> 00:27:25,320 just as they do every day. 432 00:27:25,320 --> 00:27:29,360 # Take one fresh and tender kiss... # 433 00:27:30,400 --> 00:27:31,800 Thank you. 434 00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:35,760 # Memories are made of this... # 435 00:27:35,760 --> 00:27:38,400 Except this won't be another ordinary day. 436 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:41,480 Not with this lot on their way. 437 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:43,400 ALL: Follow the leader! 438 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:45,520 Follow the leader! 439 00:27:45,520 --> 00:27:47,480 It's been absolutely fantastic, 440 00:27:47,480 --> 00:27:49,800 I think it's been great to see the kids' reactions 441 00:27:49,800 --> 00:27:51,840 as well as obviously the older people 442 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:54,400 and watching them interacting, 443 00:27:54,400 --> 00:27:57,280 playing and really getting on. 444 00:27:57,280 --> 00:27:59,240 But before the children roll up, 445 00:27:59,240 --> 00:28:01,560 there's one big kid who's come to visit. 446 00:28:01,560 --> 00:28:03,520 Hello, Mother. Hello. 447 00:28:03,520 --> 00:28:04,800 It's Kevin, Iris's son. 448 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:08,800 These are for you. Oh, thank you. 449 00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:10,400 Are they all right? I've done fine. 450 00:28:10,400 --> 00:28:11,800 Do you like them? Yes. 451 00:28:11,800 --> 00:28:13,160 They're lovely. OK. 452 00:28:13,160 --> 00:28:14,880 She's a wonderful lady. 453 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:16,480 A wonderful lady, there we are. 454 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:20,400 What do you think of that? I didn't know I was a lady. 455 00:28:20,400 --> 00:28:22,480 Really? I'd say neither did I. 456 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:24,680 Neither did I. 457 00:28:24,680 --> 00:28:26,560 But there we are. Yes. 458 00:28:26,560 --> 00:28:29,360 She's always had a great sense of humour, always, 459 00:28:29,360 --> 00:28:33,120 everyone I introduce her to, they all comment on that. 460 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:36,520 And even though she's not the mum that we used to know, 461 00:28:36,520 --> 00:28:39,200 she has never, ever lost her sense of humour. 462 00:28:39,200 --> 00:28:43,760 There is still something of Mum left and I think it's the best part, 463 00:28:43,760 --> 00:28:45,840 her sense of humour and her musicality. 464 00:28:48,600 --> 00:28:51,720 # If I loved you... # 465 00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:56,240 Iris no longer always recognises her son, 466 00:28:56,240 --> 00:29:01,160 but they can still share one thing, a love of singing. 467 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:04,080 I can name a song that she used to sing 40 years ago, 468 00:29:04,080 --> 00:29:06,440 50 years ago and she's there. 469 00:29:06,440 --> 00:29:08,600 # Oh! # 470 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:11,680 BOTH: # Longing to... # 471 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:16,000 Iris spent her whole life singing on stage in local musical productions. 472 00:29:18,240 --> 00:29:21,080 We know that music can be a fantastic prompt 473 00:29:21,080 --> 00:29:23,040 for people with dementia. 474 00:29:23,040 --> 00:29:26,320 When memory for names and faces begins to fade, 475 00:29:26,320 --> 00:29:30,160 often the words and music of songs are still there. 476 00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:32,880 And, of course, it triggers emotional memories, 477 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:35,360 memories of happy days of dancing, 478 00:29:35,360 --> 00:29:38,600 of enjoyment, of growing up, all sorts of memories, 479 00:29:38,600 --> 00:29:42,880 and, for many of us, music can be a way of calming and soothing. 480 00:29:42,880 --> 00:29:46,920 # Never to know... # 481 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:51,680 Very nice. There we are. 482 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:54,240 Thank you very much. Are you going to take a bow? 483 00:29:54,240 --> 00:29:58,000 Yes? We'll get up, we'll take a bow, you can clap again now, yeah? 484 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:01,960 Kevin must now make the long two-and-a-half-hour drive home, 485 00:30:01,960 --> 00:30:06,000 having to leave his mum behind until the next musical visit. 486 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,560 Yeah, just like that. 487 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:10,320 But there's something else to keep Iris busy today. 488 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:14,800 Oh, she's gorgeous. 489 00:30:14,800 --> 00:30:16,960 The children are ready for action again. 490 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:19,880 # All my love All my kissing 491 00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:22,520 # You don't know what you've been a-missing 492 00:30:22,520 --> 00:30:26,280 # Oh, boy, when you're with me Oh, boy... # 493 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:29,440 The adults regularly do chair aerobics. 494 00:30:29,440 --> 00:30:32,400 Today's class has six extra members. 495 00:30:32,400 --> 00:30:34,640 OK guys, you've got to be really big helpers 496 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:37,160 and help them with the exercises like we were doing. 497 00:30:41,560 --> 00:30:44,880 Sometimes it can be a little bit harder with the dementia, you know, 498 00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:47,720 just trying to get them focused on, you know, 499 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:49,840 different things as a team, 500 00:30:49,840 --> 00:30:54,160 we're always trying to strive to find other things that we can do. 501 00:30:58,600 --> 00:31:00,080 And they're all trying to join in 502 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,160 and it was lovely the kids were joining in as well. 503 00:31:02,160 --> 00:31:03,880 Iris is really getting involved. Mm-hm. 504 00:31:07,120 --> 00:31:09,800 And David is really joining in as well, David, wasn't he? Yeah. 505 00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:19,160 APPLAUSE 506 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:26,240 After an energetic start, there's time to relax. 507 00:31:26,240 --> 00:31:28,080 And four-year-old Leo discovers 508 00:31:28,080 --> 00:31:32,760 he's got something in common with 81-year-old David. 509 00:31:32,760 --> 00:31:34,880 That's a bobby-dazzler. 510 00:31:34,880 --> 00:31:36,760 Mini. 511 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:38,640 And what's that one there? Show David. 512 00:31:38,640 --> 00:31:41,160 What's this one? Cos I don't know about cars. 513 00:31:41,160 --> 00:31:44,280 David was a chauffeur for more than 25 years, 514 00:31:44,280 --> 00:31:48,760 whilst Leo's favourite things are cars and keys. 515 00:31:48,760 --> 00:31:51,160 # I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile... # 516 00:31:51,160 --> 00:31:54,920 He's just a lovely, lovely little boy and very chatty... 517 00:31:54,920 --> 00:31:57,360 and loves cars, loves keys. 518 00:31:57,360 --> 00:32:01,400 Can start it with this key. 519 00:32:01,400 --> 00:32:04,360 Whilst David has an Alzheimer's diagnosis, 520 00:32:04,360 --> 00:32:08,160 Leo also has a condition that he must learn to cope with. 521 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:11,240 It was brought to my attention by a family member, 522 00:32:11,240 --> 00:32:13,560 that, when he was two years old, 523 00:32:13,560 --> 00:32:16,200 that he was progressing slowly, really, 524 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:19,440 wasn't doing a lot that most two-year-olds were. 525 00:32:19,440 --> 00:32:22,840 He was having quite a lot of meltdowns, 526 00:32:22,840 --> 00:32:25,680 getting very frustrated cos of his lack of speech, 527 00:32:25,680 --> 00:32:30,280 he was diagnosed with ASD, which is autism spectrum disorder. 528 00:32:31,680 --> 00:32:36,680 Every day is a learning curve for us all as a family 529 00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:38,320 and myself and my husband, 530 00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:41,520 and other family members as well 531 00:32:41,520 --> 00:32:45,920 with him because you never know how he's going to be. 532 00:32:48,320 --> 00:32:50,480 The psychologists have organized a special treat 533 00:32:50,480 --> 00:32:53,400 for these two car fanatics. 534 00:32:53,400 --> 00:32:56,800 Shall David come with us, look at the cars in the car park? 535 00:32:56,800 --> 00:32:58,840 Bingo. Shall we hold his hand? 536 00:32:58,840 --> 00:33:01,520 There we are. There we go. 537 00:33:01,520 --> 00:33:04,120 Do you want to hold David's hand, Leo? Oh, yes. 538 00:33:04,120 --> 00:33:06,640 I'm a star. Which way are we going? 539 00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:08,760 I don't know. Any old way. 540 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:11,720 Outside is a vintage Austin Westminster, 541 00:33:11,720 --> 00:33:14,160 just like the one David used to drive. 542 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:17,120 Oh, where is it? Shall we come round this way? 543 00:33:17,120 --> 00:33:19,560 Down this little path. 544 00:33:20,880 --> 00:33:24,120 Look at this one here, Leo. Do you like this one? 545 00:33:24,120 --> 00:33:27,760 David's memories of cars are memories of happy times 546 00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:29,840 and we want to help trigger those 547 00:33:29,840 --> 00:33:32,400 by taking him on a reminiscence journey 548 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:35,520 and it's one that Leo can join in. 549 00:33:35,520 --> 00:33:38,440 It's a nice one. 550 00:33:38,440 --> 00:33:39,880 Bobby-dazzler. 551 00:33:39,880 --> 00:33:41,680 There we are. I'll go in here. 552 00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:43,400 In you go. 553 00:33:43,400 --> 00:33:44,440 Very nice. 554 00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:47,880 Are you driving? 555 00:33:47,880 --> 00:33:49,880 HE BEEPS THE HORN 556 00:33:49,880 --> 00:33:51,240 Who was that? 557 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:53,320 HE LAUGHS 558 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:55,120 Where shall we go? 559 00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:57,400 Where? I don't know. 560 00:33:57,400 --> 00:33:59,560 HE BEEPS THE HORN 561 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:01,920 Woohoo! Who was that? 562 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:02,920 Me. 563 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:08,320 And they get to have a spin around the car park together. 564 00:34:15,040 --> 00:34:19,200 What we're aiming to do is to achieve good moments, 565 00:34:19,200 --> 00:34:21,120 it may be the person doesn't remember 566 00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:23,080 five or ten minutes later 567 00:34:23,080 --> 00:34:24,680 exactly what's happened, 568 00:34:24,680 --> 00:34:27,200 but that doesn't mean it's not having a good effect. 569 00:34:31,720 --> 00:34:32,920 Wonderful. 570 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:38,880 You'll be a chauffeur, driving along, 571 00:34:38,880 --> 00:34:43,080 changing gear, pumping horns. 572 00:34:45,520 --> 00:34:47,240 When it's raining. 573 00:34:47,240 --> 00:34:49,080 Ooh! Switch it on 574 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:51,520 and it clears all the wet off the window. 575 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:56,800 Oh, dear. 576 00:35:00,240 --> 00:35:02,120 Hello. Hello. Fine. 577 00:35:02,120 --> 00:35:04,720 This brief escape back to the 1950s 578 00:35:04,720 --> 00:35:07,480 and to David's glory days as a chauffeur 579 00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:09,520 has also strengthened a new friendship. 580 00:35:11,760 --> 00:35:13,560 Thank you. 581 00:35:13,560 --> 00:35:17,280 Back inside the centre, they're making paper hats together. 582 00:35:17,280 --> 00:35:19,280 It's a chance for the older generation 583 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:21,080 to offer the children 584 00:35:21,080 --> 00:35:24,080 one priceless commodity that they have in spades. 585 00:35:24,080 --> 00:35:26,040 Time. That's enough. 586 00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:30,040 The opportunity to focus on one simple task 587 00:35:30,040 --> 00:35:34,120 with an adult gives the child that valuable time, 588 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:37,480 that sometimes isn't always available in modern life. 589 00:35:41,800 --> 00:35:44,680 Four-year-old Arji is keen to involve Peter, 590 00:35:44,680 --> 00:35:47,440 but doesn't appear to have much success. 591 00:35:49,200 --> 00:35:51,160 Do we paint this on the...? 592 00:35:51,160 --> 00:35:52,720 Put it on there. 593 00:35:58,680 --> 00:36:02,440 The activity doesn't seem to have quite worked for Peter, 594 00:36:02,440 --> 00:36:04,600 he seems to have sat back a bit, 595 00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:07,240 but Arji has persevered and he's tried to 596 00:36:07,240 --> 00:36:08,760 involve Peter as much as he can. 597 00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:13,920 Peter re-joins everyone in the lounge. 598 00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:16,960 And when the group share an ice cream and music, 599 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:19,360 there is a noticeable change in Peter's mood. 600 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:22,040 # Well, get out of that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans... # 601 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:24,640 I shook my back, boy. 602 00:36:24,640 --> 00:36:29,320 Watching Peter today, he's come out more out of his shell this week, 603 00:36:29,320 --> 00:36:31,840 watching, and what I've seen today, 604 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:35,040 he's definitely, he came out of his shell today. 605 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:38,440 # I said shake, rattle and roll... # PETER: Bum-bum. 606 00:36:38,440 --> 00:36:43,840 # Shake, rattle and roll... # PETER: Bum-bum. 607 00:36:43,840 --> 00:36:47,440 # Shake, rattle and roll... # PETER: To make my baby... 608 00:36:47,440 --> 00:36:50,400 # Well, you never do nothin' to save your doggone soul. # 609 00:36:53,560 --> 00:36:57,000 I think it's made a big difference to involve him in that activity. 610 00:36:57,000 --> 00:37:00,120 Although it initially seemed he wasn't sure what to do, 611 00:37:00,120 --> 00:37:02,800 he's relaxed a lot more into the group. 612 00:37:02,800 --> 00:37:05,840 Yep, some things, there's been a nice, lovely switch, hasn't there? 613 00:37:07,560 --> 00:37:09,440 Hello, baby. 614 00:37:09,440 --> 00:37:12,880 Time with Arji appears to have made a big difference for Peter. 615 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,560 For the experts, it's proof 616 00:37:14,560 --> 00:37:17,520 that good moments can reap benefits for people with dementia, 617 00:37:17,520 --> 00:37:19,880 even if they can't recall them later. 618 00:37:19,880 --> 00:37:21,600 Have a look at this. 619 00:37:21,600 --> 00:37:24,800 There's one with the little lad who's been here today. Arji. 620 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:26,520 He's a nice little one. Yeah. 621 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:30,560 Yeah. Have you been doing anything with him at all? 622 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:31,560 Not to my knowledge. 623 00:37:32,640 --> 00:37:33,800 Not to my knowledge. 624 00:37:35,840 --> 00:37:37,600 However brief it may be, 625 00:37:37,600 --> 00:37:40,240 the children's company is having an impact. 626 00:37:40,240 --> 00:37:44,120 Me and Lacey want to stop now. Stop. 627 00:37:44,120 --> 00:37:46,560 What's this? 628 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:48,720 My back's got pain in it. 629 00:37:48,720 --> 00:37:51,640 There we are. 630 00:37:51,640 --> 00:37:53,360 Oh, is she helping her? 631 00:37:53,360 --> 00:37:56,040 Mo has stayed in the room throughout the day 632 00:37:56,040 --> 00:37:59,920 and now she shows signs she wants to reach out further. 633 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:05,760 Lucy's baby. Can you look after Lucy's baby, please? 634 00:38:05,760 --> 00:38:07,400 She's asking her to look after it. 635 00:38:07,400 --> 00:38:09,640 Aw. 636 00:38:09,640 --> 00:38:13,080 For the first time in years, Mo tries to speak. 637 00:38:15,800 --> 00:38:17,800 When are you coming back? 638 00:38:19,480 --> 00:38:20,520 Aw. 639 00:38:22,240 --> 00:38:23,480 When are you coming back? 640 00:38:24,960 --> 00:38:26,120 Yeah. 641 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:35,840 So we know that dolls can be a great source of attachment and comfort 642 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:38,200 for some people with dementia. 643 00:38:38,200 --> 00:38:40,160 But when we see the person with dementia 644 00:38:40,160 --> 00:38:42,400 beginning to let go of that symbol 645 00:38:42,400 --> 00:38:46,000 because they're getting immersed in real relationships, 646 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:48,560 that's really telling us something very important. 647 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:50,000 We're going to say goodbye. 648 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,400 ALL: Bye-bye! 649 00:38:55,560 --> 00:38:57,680 It's only been two days, 650 00:38:57,680 --> 00:39:02,360 but it's clear bonds are already developing between the new friends. 651 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:06,720 # When two hearts are caring 652 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:11,760 # Magic moments 653 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:14,680 # Memories we've been sharing... # 654 00:39:14,680 --> 00:39:17,680 Bingo! Go round, Arji. 655 00:39:17,680 --> 00:39:20,200 The kids are not letting me hug her. 656 00:39:21,760 --> 00:39:26,040 One, two! One, two! 657 00:39:26,040 --> 00:39:29,160 With the children gone and nothing to distract her, 658 00:39:29,160 --> 00:39:33,160 Jean returns to her former habit and has a cry before home time. 659 00:39:37,440 --> 00:39:39,640 # Oh, here we are again 660 00:39:39,640 --> 00:39:41,880 # Happy as can be 661 00:39:41,880 --> 00:39:45,280 # All good friends and wonderful company... # 662 00:39:45,280 --> 00:39:46,960 Yoo-hoo! 663 00:39:46,960 --> 00:39:48,760 # Here we are again 664 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:50,960 # Happy as can be... # 665 00:39:54,600 --> 00:39:56,280 It's the last day, 666 00:39:56,280 --> 00:39:57,960 one final chance to test 667 00:39:57,960 --> 00:40:01,360 just how far this experiment can transform lives. 668 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:03,000 It's just been amazing, hasn't it? 669 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:06,640 How much has already happened just in these couple of days. 670 00:40:06,640 --> 00:40:09,920 If only one could continue this, you know, how wonderful that would be. 671 00:40:09,920 --> 00:40:12,880 And I think the children have actually just settled in so quickly 672 00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:16,160 and the adults are very comfortable with having them. 673 00:40:16,160 --> 00:40:18,080 I think they're enjoying the experience, 674 00:40:18,080 --> 00:40:20,600 so I think this is definitely something 675 00:40:20,600 --> 00:40:23,200 that everybody would enjoy beyond three days. 676 00:40:23,200 --> 00:40:25,920 Mo continues to surprise us, doesn't she? 677 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:28,400 And I wonder if, today, we can get her involved 678 00:40:28,400 --> 00:40:31,600 in a one-to-one with one of the children. What do you think? 679 00:40:31,600 --> 00:40:36,760 I think Leo would be a really nice match for Mo. He's such a gentle, 680 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:40,120 calm child, so maybe he'd be quite ideal. 681 00:40:40,120 --> 00:40:42,200 # Here we are again... # 682 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:44,880 For the adults, it's business as usual. 683 00:40:44,880 --> 00:40:48,280 9am, the bus does the rounds to collect each one from home. 684 00:40:48,280 --> 00:40:49,840 # Jolly good company. # 685 00:40:49,840 --> 00:40:52,880 And among them, a familiar face has returned. 686 00:40:52,880 --> 00:40:56,400 David has decided to come back for day three. 687 00:40:56,400 --> 00:41:01,600 I do like to play with children. I do like to talk to them and that. 688 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:05,160 There's also a brand-new member, 689 00:41:05,160 --> 00:41:07,200 who's feeling very unsure. 690 00:41:07,200 --> 00:41:10,040 87-year-old Dot has been too apprehensive 691 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:11,560 to come along before. 692 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:14,400 Oh, really? 693 00:41:14,400 --> 00:41:18,120 You missed out on Monday and you missed out on Tuesday. 694 00:41:18,120 --> 00:41:19,120 Yes, I know. 695 00:41:20,600 --> 00:41:23,800 I wouldn't have come here if I'd have known today. 696 00:41:23,800 --> 00:41:26,120 Why? Cos I don't like it. 697 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:28,720 I don't like anything like this. 698 00:41:29,800 --> 00:41:31,320 Do you know what? 699 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:33,640 We'll be just having some nice time with the kids. 700 00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:37,480 You'll be fine. 701 00:41:37,480 --> 00:41:42,080 I would have stayed at home, had I known. 702 00:41:42,080 --> 00:41:44,280 Well, I'm glad that you've come. 703 00:41:44,280 --> 00:41:46,400 I'm really glad that you've come. 704 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:49,640 I'm not because I'm cross about it. You will have a great time. 705 00:41:49,640 --> 00:41:53,680 You're not cross. Where are the others coming here today? 706 00:41:53,680 --> 00:41:55,880 Who? The other children. 707 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:58,760 People with dementia can sometimes cope with their condition 708 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:02,240 by sitting back, by letting the world pass them by. 709 00:42:02,240 --> 00:42:05,040 That way, they don't make mistakes, they don't fail. 710 00:42:05,040 --> 00:42:07,520 But what we want to do is to actually change the environment, 711 00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:10,680 to change things so that they can engage, 712 00:42:10,680 --> 00:42:12,960 they can interact without failure, 713 00:42:12,960 --> 00:42:16,480 and in that way we can draw on the rich vein of expertise 714 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:18,680 and experience and knowledge that's still there. 715 00:42:18,680 --> 00:42:20,560 I don't like it down here. 716 00:42:20,560 --> 00:42:23,560 Dot remains adamant she doesn't want to stay. 717 00:42:23,560 --> 00:42:25,920 I thought you didn't like it upstairs in the... 718 00:42:25,920 --> 00:42:27,600 No, I don't like it upstairs. 719 00:42:28,800 --> 00:42:30,920 Hey-up, here they are. 720 00:42:32,600 --> 00:42:37,200 Until the moment she sees the children. Hello! 721 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:39,600 Hello! Hello! Good morning! 722 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:44,480 Hello! Hi! Yoo-hoo! 723 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:48,160 Hello. 724 00:42:48,160 --> 00:42:49,640 Bingo! 725 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:52,320 Bingo! Bang! 726 00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:53,840 Bang! 727 00:42:53,840 --> 00:42:55,800 Bang! Bang! Bang! 728 00:42:56,920 --> 00:42:59,320 I've got no dust left. 729 00:42:59,320 --> 00:43:01,160 For the final morning, 730 00:43:01,160 --> 00:43:03,320 the psychologists want the two age groups 731 00:43:03,320 --> 00:43:05,600 to share a fun challenge together. 732 00:43:05,600 --> 00:43:09,080 Mo and Leo have teamed up in the activity room. 733 00:43:09,080 --> 00:43:12,560 And it's four-year-old Leo who's encouraging Mo to join in. 734 00:43:12,560 --> 00:43:14,160 You can do it. 735 00:43:17,080 --> 00:43:19,000 We can do it. 736 00:43:19,000 --> 00:43:21,480 Mo was always a keen cake-maker 737 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:24,280 and this activity helps tap into that. 738 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:28,360 It's really nice for her to have maybe an activity 739 00:43:28,360 --> 00:43:30,240 where she can contribute. Mm. 740 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:32,480 She's on an equal level. 741 00:43:32,480 --> 00:43:35,360 There's nothing different or judgmental 742 00:43:35,360 --> 00:43:38,640 about either of these individuals. 743 00:43:40,120 --> 00:43:42,080 Where's your baby? Mm? 744 00:43:42,080 --> 00:43:44,480 Where's the baby? 745 00:43:44,480 --> 00:43:46,600 Aw. 746 00:43:46,600 --> 00:43:48,880 She's gone. Are they in there? 747 00:43:50,080 --> 00:43:53,120 Mo is not only continuing to speak, 748 00:43:53,120 --> 00:43:55,560 but for the first time in two years, 749 00:43:55,560 --> 00:43:58,120 her baby has been put to the side. 750 00:43:58,120 --> 00:44:00,640 She can give Leo her full attention. 751 00:44:00,640 --> 00:44:02,560 She's eaten it! 752 00:44:02,560 --> 00:44:04,920 But there doesn't seem to be much cake-making going on. 753 00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:14,040 She being a cheeky monkey, Leo? 754 00:44:21,080 --> 00:44:23,520 Yes, she is a cheeky monkey. 755 00:44:26,840 --> 00:44:29,080 LAUGHTER 756 00:44:31,320 --> 00:44:33,760 I think it's nice for the children to see 757 00:44:33,760 --> 00:44:35,880 that adults can break the rules too. 758 00:44:35,880 --> 00:44:37,840 Yes. This is what we want. 759 00:44:37,840 --> 00:44:40,840 Leo, Mo, enjoying being in the moment together, 760 00:44:40,840 --> 00:44:42,440 they're having fun, 761 00:44:42,440 --> 00:44:44,000 there's no pressure, 762 00:44:44,000 --> 00:44:45,440 nobody's judging them, 763 00:44:45,440 --> 00:44:47,920 and they're just enjoying the moment. 764 00:44:47,920 --> 00:44:51,840 Meanwhile, in the main lounge, other friendships are flourishing - 765 00:44:51,840 --> 00:44:54,760 including that of reluctant returner David, 766 00:44:54,760 --> 00:44:57,560 who's been won over by four-year-old Elena. 767 00:44:57,560 --> 00:44:59,280 Oh, that's lovely. 768 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:02,960 David and Elena are having a lovely time with their artwork. 769 00:45:10,320 --> 00:45:13,120 Look what I'm doing. Oh, that's lovely. 770 00:45:15,920 --> 00:45:17,560 A green hat. 771 00:45:25,240 --> 00:45:27,880 Because it's not quiet. 772 00:45:27,880 --> 00:45:31,680 Chatty Elena is loving the quiet one-to-one time so much, 773 00:45:31,680 --> 00:45:35,040 she's keen to return. When am we coming...? 774 00:45:35,040 --> 00:45:37,400 When am I coming here again? 775 00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:45,880 Just an hour ago, Dot didn't want to be here. 776 00:45:45,880 --> 00:45:48,360 Now she's busy decorating cakes with Arji. 777 00:45:49,520 --> 00:45:50,840 Boo! 778 00:45:57,440 --> 00:45:59,040 Put it in there. 779 00:46:01,360 --> 00:46:03,320 It's really good for the children 780 00:46:03,320 --> 00:46:05,320 to come to an environment like this, 781 00:46:05,320 --> 00:46:09,080 because they get to experience the slower pace. 782 00:46:18,280 --> 00:46:20,800 Oh, now, be careful, darling. 783 00:46:20,800 --> 00:46:23,440 Be careful. You want to cut it? 784 00:46:23,440 --> 00:46:27,400 Do you want to cut it? Do you want to cut it like that? 785 00:46:27,400 --> 00:46:31,400 Dot is reminded that she can assume the role of a caring adult. 786 00:46:31,400 --> 00:46:33,320 Like that. That's nice, isn't it? 787 00:46:34,520 --> 00:46:36,240 Do you want another? 788 00:46:39,280 --> 00:46:42,960 But Arji's enthusiasm might still take a bit of getting used to. 789 00:46:49,760 --> 00:46:51,480 At the final lunch, 790 00:46:51,480 --> 00:46:54,120 it's clear that after only three days, 791 00:46:54,120 --> 00:46:56,920 they're happy to share more about their lives. 792 00:46:56,920 --> 00:47:00,280 I think I'm having fish and chips. I think so. 793 00:47:02,040 --> 00:47:04,520 I was told yesterday, but I can't remember. 794 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:07,760 You see, I have a problem. 795 00:47:10,400 --> 00:47:15,080 It's an old people's problem called dementia. 796 00:47:15,080 --> 00:47:17,840 So I don't always remember everything. 797 00:47:17,840 --> 00:47:22,720 David's revelation leaves Elena unfazed, but just as curious. 798 00:47:22,720 --> 00:47:27,680 I remember... Do you remember what happened in the old days? 799 00:47:29,800 --> 00:47:31,120 I remember. 800 00:47:32,600 --> 00:47:34,760 What did you do when you were young? 801 00:47:34,760 --> 00:47:35,760 Football. 802 00:47:36,840 --> 00:47:39,920 Football. I can do football. 803 00:47:39,920 --> 00:47:44,520 David, are you older than me or younger than me? 804 00:47:44,520 --> 00:47:48,960 If you had a team with David, what would you call your team? 805 00:47:48,960 --> 00:47:50,360 The Super Footballers. 806 00:47:51,600 --> 00:47:54,280 How old are you? Hm? 807 00:47:54,280 --> 00:47:57,720 Maybe 13 or 15. 808 00:47:57,720 --> 00:48:00,000 13 or 15? 809 00:48:02,840 --> 00:48:04,400 Feel happy. 810 00:48:05,800 --> 00:48:08,760 This has been a lovely, natural pairing from the morning. 811 00:48:08,760 --> 00:48:10,120 Absolutely. 812 00:48:14,120 --> 00:48:15,600 Oh, my God. 813 00:48:15,600 --> 00:48:17,280 # Lollipop, lollipop 814 00:48:17,280 --> 00:48:19,480 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli... # 815 00:48:19,480 --> 00:48:22,400 The group now have just a couple of hours left together. 816 00:48:22,400 --> 00:48:25,560 Hello. We've got a surprise for you. 817 00:48:25,560 --> 00:48:28,120 And what better way to finish the experiment 818 00:48:28,120 --> 00:48:30,680 than with a good old-fashioned knees-up? 819 00:48:30,680 --> 00:48:34,160 We want the group to share one last and perfect moment together. 820 00:48:34,160 --> 00:48:37,440 A chance to become one gang, no longer separated by age. 821 00:48:39,000 --> 00:48:41,040 Hello. Hi. Hi. 822 00:48:41,040 --> 00:48:44,480 And live music will be at the heart of the party. 823 00:48:44,480 --> 00:48:47,200 The psychologists have organised a singer 824 00:48:47,200 --> 00:48:49,360 and a baby grand piano as entertainment. 825 00:48:52,120 --> 00:48:53,720 There we go. Hello. 826 00:48:53,720 --> 00:48:55,200 Say hi, Elena. 827 00:48:55,200 --> 00:48:59,040 Music and emotions are linked in such a powerful way. 828 00:48:59,040 --> 00:49:01,080 Studies have shown that even babies 829 00:49:01,080 --> 00:49:03,800 whilst in the womb respond to music. 830 00:49:03,800 --> 00:49:06,880 Music continues to be part of people's lives. 831 00:49:09,000 --> 00:49:10,560 Hi, everybody. 832 00:49:10,560 --> 00:49:12,840 Hello. Hello. I'm here to do a bit of playing 833 00:49:12,840 --> 00:49:14,920 and a bit of singing if anyone would like to join me. 834 00:49:14,920 --> 00:49:17,040 You're a wonderful man. Oh, that would be nice. 835 00:49:17,040 --> 00:49:18,960 Thank you very much. I'm glad you noticed. 836 00:49:18,960 --> 00:49:21,720 You're probably wondering why this is... 837 00:49:21,720 --> 00:49:25,840 all coming up. We'll do the grand unveiling, shall we? 838 00:49:25,840 --> 00:49:27,440 As you guessed, it's a piano. 839 00:49:27,440 --> 00:49:30,200 # Do do de do de do... # 840 00:49:30,200 --> 00:49:31,640 Help me out. 841 00:49:33,160 --> 00:49:34,960 All right, then. 842 00:49:34,960 --> 00:49:36,600 He's not waving at me. 843 00:49:38,400 --> 00:49:40,680 I know the words! Can you do it? 844 00:49:44,920 --> 00:49:47,400 # You make me feel so young 845 00:49:48,920 --> 00:49:52,600 # You make me feel like spring has sprung 846 00:49:52,600 --> 00:49:55,800 # And every time I see you grin 847 00:49:55,800 --> 00:49:59,640 # I'm such a happy individual 848 00:49:59,640 --> 00:50:03,640 # The moment that you speak... # 849 00:50:03,640 --> 00:50:06,160 We know that many of the adults love the music 850 00:50:06,160 --> 00:50:08,080 of the 1950s and '60s. 851 00:50:08,080 --> 00:50:10,800 We hope, by tapping into this era, 852 00:50:10,800 --> 00:50:13,720 we will trigger memories of happier times 853 00:50:13,720 --> 00:50:15,840 where they too were young and carefree, 854 00:50:15,840 --> 00:50:17,480 just like their new friends. 855 00:50:17,480 --> 00:50:19,720 # You and I 856 00:50:19,720 --> 00:50:22,320 # Are just like a couple of tots 857 00:50:23,480 --> 00:50:26,400 # Running across the meadow 858 00:50:27,520 --> 00:50:31,760 # Picking up lots of forget-me-nots 859 00:50:31,760 --> 00:50:34,560 # You make me feel so young... # 860 00:50:34,560 --> 00:50:36,520 It's really important in dementia care 861 00:50:36,520 --> 00:50:38,240 to stimulate all the senses, 862 00:50:38,240 --> 00:50:40,800 and touch is often the sense that's overlooked. 863 00:50:40,800 --> 00:50:43,080 Touch is so important for all of us. 864 00:50:43,080 --> 00:50:46,440 The importance of a hug, a cuddle. 865 00:50:46,440 --> 00:50:48,960 # When I'm old and grey... # 866 00:50:48,960 --> 00:50:51,320 All these things can make a real difference 867 00:50:51,320 --> 00:50:54,040 to people's mood and wellbeing. 868 00:50:54,040 --> 00:50:57,880 Only this morning, Dot didn't want to even meet the children, 869 00:50:57,880 --> 00:51:00,120 but now enjoys a special moment with Elena. 870 00:51:01,200 --> 00:51:03,240 Dot didn't come for the whole week, 871 00:51:03,240 --> 00:51:06,480 because when I saw Dot today with that little girl, 872 00:51:06,480 --> 00:51:09,440 the little girl was falling asleep on her chest 873 00:51:09,440 --> 00:51:13,520 and, oh, that was so sweet, 874 00:51:13,520 --> 00:51:15,080 and it was such a shame 875 00:51:15,080 --> 00:51:16,960 that she didn't do the rest of the week. 876 00:51:21,880 --> 00:51:25,680 For Mo, listening to the music has an incredibly calming effect. 877 00:51:27,360 --> 00:51:29,560 It creates the perfect opportunity 878 00:51:29,560 --> 00:51:32,480 to give Lacey Anne her undivided attention. 879 00:51:39,800 --> 00:51:42,560 We've seen how much Mo gets from the dolls, 880 00:51:42,560 --> 00:51:45,200 but it's lovely to see how this warmth 881 00:51:45,200 --> 00:51:47,520 can be transferred to another person. 882 00:51:48,960 --> 00:51:50,680 And for the children, 883 00:51:50,680 --> 00:51:52,600 after just three days, 884 00:51:52,600 --> 00:51:55,720 we can now see that they are perfectly comfortable 885 00:51:55,720 --> 00:52:00,800 in each other's company with their new, wise, older friends. 886 00:52:06,440 --> 00:52:09,920 Maureen, I think she's really benefited 887 00:52:09,920 --> 00:52:12,840 from having the experience of children here, 888 00:52:12,840 --> 00:52:14,400 as she's always... 889 00:52:14,400 --> 00:52:17,680 She's always a caring person with the dolls, 890 00:52:17,680 --> 00:52:20,040 and seeing the children here, 891 00:52:20,040 --> 00:52:22,680 she's been a lot more focused, a lot more engaged. 892 00:52:25,240 --> 00:52:30,280 Her emotions of seeing the kids has been marvellous, it really has. 893 00:52:30,440 --> 00:52:33,440 Every one of us have been touched by it. 894 00:52:33,440 --> 00:52:37,240 But when she's with children, she just lights up. 895 00:52:37,240 --> 00:52:39,000 Her eyes light up and everything. 896 00:52:42,280 --> 00:52:43,400 That little girl... 897 00:52:44,880 --> 00:52:46,880 ..do you remember? 898 00:52:46,880 --> 00:52:50,120 It was me? It was you, yes. 899 00:52:50,120 --> 00:52:52,920 THEY LAUGH 900 00:52:59,360 --> 00:53:03,040 Just three days ago, Mo didn't even speak. 901 00:53:03,040 --> 00:53:06,320 Now she's the first on the dance floor and the centre of attention. 902 00:53:08,120 --> 00:53:11,560 The opportunity to have fun and share a dance together 903 00:53:11,560 --> 00:53:14,320 has really brought this group together. 904 00:53:14,320 --> 00:53:16,600 And the children don't expect the older people 905 00:53:16,600 --> 00:53:19,080 to sit down in their chairs and watch them, 906 00:53:19,080 --> 00:53:22,600 they expect them to get up and be part of the fun. 907 00:53:22,600 --> 00:53:24,360 # You and I 908 00:53:24,360 --> 00:53:27,160 # Are just like a couple of tots 909 00:53:28,800 --> 00:53:30,880 # Running across the meadow 910 00:53:32,560 --> 00:53:35,520 # Picking up lots of forget-me-nots... 911 00:53:36,880 --> 00:53:39,800 # Cos you make me feel so young 912 00:53:43,000 --> 00:53:45,080 # You make me feel so young 913 00:53:46,880 --> 00:53:50,440 # You make me feel so young 914 00:53:50,440 --> 00:53:54,760 # You make me feel so young. # 915 00:53:58,080 --> 00:54:03,120 Right, then. That was lovely. Thanks for joining in. Are you going? 916 00:54:03,120 --> 00:54:05,040 The experiment is over, 917 00:54:05,040 --> 00:54:08,480 and it's time for these new friends to say final goodbyes. 918 00:54:08,480 --> 00:54:11,760 ALL: Bye! 919 00:54:14,760 --> 00:54:17,160 Hiya, girls and boys! We're going to miss you. 920 00:54:19,560 --> 00:54:21,400 Where have you been? 921 00:54:21,400 --> 00:54:26,640 # Somewhere over... # 922 00:54:26,760 --> 00:54:29,240 Lovely. It's been emotional. 923 00:54:29,240 --> 00:54:30,840 I'm going to start crying now. 924 00:54:30,840 --> 00:54:32,480 No, it's been lovely to see their faces. 925 00:54:32,480 --> 00:54:33,960 It's been lovely. Bye-bye. 926 00:54:33,960 --> 00:54:35,440 Bye-bye. 927 00:54:35,440 --> 00:54:38,240 Before leaving, the children give their new friends a gift - 928 00:54:38,240 --> 00:54:40,400 a photo of themselves. 929 00:54:40,400 --> 00:54:42,320 Bye-bye. 930 00:54:43,760 --> 00:54:47,680 MUSIC: Over The Rainbow By Harold Arlen 931 00:54:51,320 --> 00:54:53,120 Hopefully, carry on with this, 932 00:54:53,120 --> 00:54:55,400 and maybe, hopefully, they'll be coming every two weeks 933 00:54:55,400 --> 00:54:57,360 to carry on. 934 00:54:57,360 --> 00:54:59,000 It's been such a positive experience. 935 00:55:01,960 --> 00:55:04,320 You see, people forget their relationships with dementia 936 00:55:04,320 --> 00:55:06,760 and things, but you can establish new ones. 937 00:55:06,760 --> 00:55:09,200 It's not that they're, you know, completely gone. 938 00:55:09,200 --> 00:55:11,760 I think they sort of... 939 00:55:11,760 --> 00:55:14,280 They need to keep things like this going 940 00:55:14,280 --> 00:55:16,440 because they're important. Give me a kiss. 941 00:55:17,440 --> 00:55:18,680 On me cheek. 942 00:55:20,600 --> 00:55:22,360 I can't kiss you. 943 00:55:22,360 --> 00:55:23,960 Bingo. 944 00:55:23,960 --> 00:55:26,800 This really has been a shared experience for the group. 945 00:55:26,800 --> 00:55:28,720 The final activity gave them 946 00:55:28,720 --> 00:55:31,320 the chance to be in the moment together 947 00:55:31,320 --> 00:55:34,520 where age and conditions have no barriers. 948 00:55:34,520 --> 00:55:36,560 Bye-bye. 949 00:55:36,560 --> 00:55:39,200 Bye. Bye-bye! 950 00:55:39,200 --> 00:55:41,320 Who's that? It's me! 951 00:55:41,320 --> 00:55:44,400 They've given us a card. Yes, you. 952 00:55:48,960 --> 00:55:51,000 For the children, 953 00:55:51,000 --> 00:55:53,240 this experience has given them 954 00:55:53,240 --> 00:55:56,440 that really valuable one-to-one attention 955 00:55:56,440 --> 00:55:57,480 from the old adults. 956 00:55:59,280 --> 00:56:03,480 In just three days, we've seen some remarkable changes and improvements. 957 00:56:03,480 --> 00:56:05,200 Our research is ongoing, 958 00:56:05,200 --> 00:56:07,360 but we can already see from the evidence before us 959 00:56:07,360 --> 00:56:09,320 that this really makes a difference, 960 00:56:09,320 --> 00:56:10,920 and the children have been key. 961 00:56:10,920 --> 00:56:12,360 They've made the difference. 962 00:56:12,360 --> 00:56:14,720 They've given us all a new perspective, 963 00:56:14,720 --> 00:56:16,080 a new view on dementia. 964 00:56:17,280 --> 00:56:21,880 It's really important to see the person behind the diagnosis. 965 00:56:21,880 --> 00:56:26,120 It's time for the adults to go home, and for life to go back to normal. 966 00:56:27,680 --> 00:56:31,160 But the children have left a special memento that Mo - 967 00:56:31,160 --> 00:56:33,400 who's perhaps transformed most during this experience - 968 00:56:33,400 --> 00:56:35,000 will take home. 969 00:56:36,320 --> 00:56:38,760 Oh, there's somebody been doing those. 970 00:56:38,760 --> 00:56:41,040 They're good, you know. 971 00:56:41,040 --> 00:56:43,640 They've got those colours on and... 972 00:56:43,640 --> 00:56:47,280 They are. They've made a good job of them, haven't they? 973 00:56:47,280 --> 00:56:49,760 Where are you going to put it? 974 00:56:49,760 --> 00:56:51,600 I don't know. I've been... 975 00:56:55,480 --> 00:56:57,280 Well, take it home with you... 976 00:56:58,880 --> 00:57:02,280 ..and when you get home you can think about it, can't you? 977 00:57:06,160 --> 00:57:08,840 ALL: Bye! 978 00:57:10,320 --> 00:57:11,640 # Lollipop, lollipop 979 00:57:11,640 --> 00:57:13,240 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 980 00:57:13,240 --> 00:57:14,800 # Lollipop, lollipop 981 00:57:14,800 --> 00:57:16,400 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 982 00:57:16,400 --> 00:57:17,680 # Lollipop, lollipop 983 00:57:17,680 --> 00:57:19,200 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 984 00:57:19,200 --> 00:57:20,160 # Lollipop 985 00:57:21,280 --> 00:57:22,560 # Bu-bum, bum, bum 986 00:57:22,560 --> 00:57:24,200 # Lollipop, lollipop 987 00:57:24,200 --> 00:57:25,840 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 988 00:57:25,840 --> 00:57:27,320 # Lollipop, lollipop 989 00:57:27,320 --> 00:57:29,000 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 990 00:57:29,000 --> 00:57:30,640 # Lollipop, lollipop 991 00:57:30,640 --> 00:57:32,200 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 992 00:57:32,200 --> 00:57:34,160 # Lollipop 993 00:57:34,160 --> 00:57:35,720 # Bu-bum, bum, bum 994 00:57:35,720 --> 00:57:37,640 # Call my baby lollipop 995 00:57:37,640 --> 00:57:39,560 # Tell you why 996 00:57:39,560 --> 00:57:42,480 # His kiss is sweeter than an apple pie 997 00:57:42,480 --> 00:57:45,920 # And when he does his shaky rockin' dance 998 00:57:45,920 --> 00:57:47,800 # Man, I haven't got a chance 999 00:57:47,800 --> 00:57:49,800 # Bu-bum, bum, bum 1000 00:57:49,800 --> 00:57:51,440 # Lollipop, lollipop 1001 00:57:51,440 --> 00:57:53,160 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 1002 00:57:53,160 --> 00:57:54,440 # Lollipop, lollipop 1003 00:57:54,440 --> 00:57:56,520 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 1004 00:57:56,520 --> 00:57:58,240 # Lollipop, lollipop 1005 00:57:58,240 --> 00:57:59,560 # Oh, lolli, lolli, lolli 1006 00:57:59,560 --> 00:58:00,760 # Lollipop. #