Maybe it’s a hip fracture or pneumonia that sends your aging parent to the hospital. Or perhaps it’s a stroke […]
Favorite Music May Hold the Key to Preventing Acute Delirium During Hospitalizations
The Soothing Power of Music for People with Dementia—and Their Families, Too
As the afternoons grew longer, Forrest would become agitated. He’d tell his son, Steve, in no uncertain terms, to bring […]
Wisconsin Pilot Study: Personal Music May Reduce Complications of Dysphagia for People with Advanced Dementia
Personal music may ease swallowing issues for people with advanced dementia, according to a 2018 study published in Dementia: The […]
How Personal Music Moves with Individuals Across Care Settings, Thanks to an Extraordinary Volunteer
We profiled Ginny Hauser, a devoted volunteer in Pullman, Washington, in 2015. Here’s an update on how MUSIC & MEMORY® […]
For Musician Paul Johnson, Supporting MUSIC & MEMORY® Strikes a Chord
For Nashville musician Paul Johnson, MUSIC & MEMORY® is more than a non-profit organization that deserves his financial support. It’s a […]
New Research Shows How Personal Music Activates the Brain for People with Dementia
In thousands of MUSIC & MEMORY® Certified Care Organizations, we’ve witnessed time and again how musical favorites can help people […]