The Gold Thieves

Gullstrupene is a program for people with dementia who live at home. Here, participants can be themselves and share the joy of singing and a sense of accomplishment with others in the same situation. Family members are encouraged to join so they can meet others in similar circumstances and share the experience and joy together.

There is a strong sense of community among the volunteers and family members, who, through conversation and close cooperation during both concerts and rehearsals, help ensure that the experience is safe and enjoyable.

The Dementia Choir is a program for people with dementia who still live at home. We want participants to enjoy a rewarding hour with others in the same situation, and for the choir to help enhance their joy of life and singing. The concept was launched after NRK aired “The Dementia Choir” on TV, which touched everyone’s hearts. We saw that there was a need for this in Kristiansand, as we do not have any choir programs specifically for this group. We also know that there is a lot of loneliness among the elderly, and thus wanted to create a space where people can meet and talk with others in the same situation.

The Gullstrupen group practices on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., followed by coffee and a snack.