What happens when someone living with dementia hears the song that is truly theirs?

In this episode, I sit down with Justin from Music & Memory – a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing personalized music to people living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive challenges. What unfolds is a conversation about the extraordinary power of music to reach people in ways that medicine alone simply cannot.

We talk about the moments caregivers and families witness when a loved one who has seemed unreachable suddenly comes alive: present, emotional, and connected, all because of a song. We also explore something surprising – how personalized music can even impact appetite and diet in people living with dementia.

And in true Reminiscence in Chords fashion, Justin shares the song that holds a powerful personal memory for him – Sunshine on My Shoulders by John Denver and takes ussomewhere unexpected with it.

Whether you are a caregiver, a music lover, or someone who has watched dementia take someone you love, this conversation will give you something to hold onto.

#Nostalgia… #MusicandMemory.

https://musicandmemory.org/about/

Tap the link to listen to the song:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3m8lTUL5GxGUNSaycI77ND

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