Transforming Dementia Care Through Music

About this episode

This episode explores how music can be a powerful tool in dementia care, featuring insights from music therapist Tara Jenkins.

The long-term memory of music is stored in one of the last parts of the brain to be affected by dementia. For that reason, music can be a powerful tool in caring for people living with dementia. Tune in to discover from board-certified music therapist Tara Jenkins how music can profoundly impact dementia care by fostering deep connections, reducing frustration, and enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. Explore practical strategies to create transformative musical mome...

People in this episode

Guest: Tara Jenkins

Topics covered

• dementia care
• music therapy
• long-term memory
• quality of life
• emotional connection

Keywords

• dementia
• music therapy
• care strategies
• emotional connection
• quality of life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society on Aging

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