The Music First Program

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Coro Health’s “Music First” program demonstrates music’s fantastic benefits to people with dementia,  caregivers and healthcare professionals. In this video, see how Doug with Alzheimer's connects with his family through music. Watch how dementia from stroke can’t stop Elizabeth from finding her path through music.

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Published:
Most Recently Updated On:
June 12, 2011
First published on:
Week of April 10 - April 17, 2011

Medical accuracy review by:
Dr. Boaz Ancselovic, MD, Geriatrician, Alzheimer's Weekly.
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http://alzheimersweekly.com/node/1151

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