At the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) in Austin, Texas, the Music & Memory pilot program was gaining momentum—but some […]
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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® […]
Fertilizing the Garden: How MUSIC & MEMORY® Enhances Therapy Tasks and Builds Relationships
It was one of those challenging days at a nursing home near Indianapolis. A resident with late stage dementia was […]
“We Are Here to Help Each Other”
Anne Brazil was surfing Netflix one day when she discovered a video that moved her so profoundly, she had to […]