‘That's my mission': Retired N.S nurse uses music to raise dementia awareness
Se Uk Walling uses her love for music to raise awareness about dementia.
Se Uk Walling uses her love for music to raise awareness about dementia.
Se Uk Walling is living a quieter life. Nowadays, the retired nurse spends most of her time keeping active.
'People surprise me (and say) 'How come you have so much energy?' Well, I've been looking after myself,' says Walling.
Back in December, Walling says she was watching a CTV Atlantic Story about a global rise in dementia rates.
The topic caught the attention of the retired nurse, who says it wasn't discussed nearly enough during her time in health care.
'I was a nurse for such a long time. I was in (the) operating room most of my time. We never talked about Alzheimer problems. Never. That was never in my mind,' she says.
That's when inspiration struck and she decided to combine the need for Alzheimer's awareness with her life-long love of music.
'I love music. Music makes me happy. Music makes me heal my pains… whatever bothers my body or my spirit,' she says.
Life Is Music
A poster for a concert to raise money for dementia awareness is pictured.
Walling is putting together a fundraising concert at St. Andrews United Church in Halifax on June 22, with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia.
'The song is the best treatment for the people who have dementia. So, I just want people to be happy and (in the) same token, raise funds to help the Alzheimer's society so they can help people suffering from dementia or any other brain disease,' says Walling.
The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will feature different artists and performers all with a goal of spreading awareness about prevention.
'I want people to know there's so many ways we can prevent disease... being proactive and living healthy,' says Walling.
The event will take place just days after Walling's 80th birthday.
'I (think) this will be a great birthday gift to myself. I'm not having a big party or anything, this concert will my birthday party,' says Walling. 'I want to do something for community before I die. That's my mission.'
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