The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) launched a pilot program that provides stimulating art experiences for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The Program, called Minds on Art, is the first of its kind in Michigan . .
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July 24, 2013
Music Therapy Brings Dementia Patients “Back to Life”
This is not a cure but we are increasing patients’ level of engagement . . .the program is currently being used in 50 nursing homes in 15 states and Canada.
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If you’d like to contribute to providing personalized music for elders in care facilities or support the training of family caregivers go to: http://musicandmemory.org/
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If you’d like to contribute to providing personalized music for elders in care facilities or support the training of family caregivers go to: http://musicandmemory.org/
The Story of Gil and Denise
In this excerpt from the forthcoming documentary, Alive Inside: The Story of Music and Memory, two individuals with cognitive challenges transcend their daily struggles as they listen to personalize music, with help from Music and Memory’s Dan Cohen.
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