Tag Archive for: Dementia

LINCOLN CENTER MOMENTS

A music program reviving some memories that dementia has taken away. 

Many of us have relatives who are suffering from various forms of dementia.  There’s a program at Lincoln Center in New York called Lincoln Center Moments that has cognitive benefits for those suffering and helps them and their caregivers. It’s also open to those around the world via their virtual programs.

Katie Fanning, of the program says there are many examples of how the program has revived long dormant memories. 

 

Here are links to the items mentioned in the podcast.

Keep Music In Your Life And Dementia Might Never Come

There have been several studies on the effect of music on mental health.  This is especially true with the elderly.  A long running study out of Monash University in Melbourne, Australia is finding that dementia may be delayed in the over 70 set if music is in their lives.

Links to other items mentioned in the podcast.

The Sound Of Silent Film Festival The Gateways Music Festival