Songs play an important role in reinforcing a sense of belonging
(Amir, 1997, 1999). Apart from being a recreational activity, group
singing enhances group cohesion and serves as a way to escape solitude
and distress (Clair, 2000). Group singing sessions that focused
on singing and reminiscing have been found to be significantly
helpful in reducing symptoms of depression among people with
AD (Ashida, 2000). Singing gives comfort since it brings something
familiar to the environment while other activities have become
demanding and frustrating due to the cognitive decline (Clair,
2000). In this respect, Ridder (2003) emphasizes the importance of
creating the optimal possibilities to enter dialogue with the person
with AD. Using songs that are significant to the person can help regulate
his anxiety and therefore help him to enter into a dialogue