About Music For Memory
Music For Memory is a non-profit organization that is providing free iPods to seniors with Alzheimer’s. The iPods are programmed with songs that the seniors enjoy and which provoke positive memories from their past. This is not a cure for Alzheimer’s/dementia, but an aid to improve the lives of people suffering from this disease and can be combined with other therapeutic activities to enhance the lives of those affected by dementia. Qualified candidates must have a proof of confirmed diagnosis...
Read MoreiPods To Improve The Mind
New cutting edge research is showing that the people suffering from Alzheimer’s/dementia may see improved mental functioning through the extraordinary power of music. Music can help to awaken, stimulate and improve cognitive functioning. Familiar songs help to unlock memories and are able to penetrate areas of the brain that are often inaccessible. Benefits may include: Improved memory & communication Overcoming withdrawal Decrease agitation & depression Increased overall...
Read MoreThe Science Behind It
Music-Memory Connection Found in Brain People have long known that music can trigger powerful recollections, but now a brain-scan study has revealed where this happens in our noggins. The part of the brain known as the medial pre-frontal cortex sits just behind the forehead, acting like recent Oscar host Hugh Jackman singing and dancing down Hollywood’s memory lane. “What seems to happen is that a piece of familiar music serves as a soundtrack for a mental movie that starts playing...
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