Why Singing Feels Right in Alzheimer’s
February 3, 2025
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Where words fail, music speaks. See how music can be a very powerful vehicle for communication in the various stages of dementia.
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102-Year-Old Beats Dementia with Music’s Magic
December 24, 2024
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The memory of a 102-year-old woman with dementia is triggered by playing a piano every day. And boy does she play, changing the lives of all around her!
Defying Dementia by Raising Their Voice
December 12, 2024
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CBS VIDEO – MUSIC & SONG: One program is giving people living with Alzheimer’s a new and joyous way to step back into life, by literally giving voice to both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
December 9, 2024
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
Still Alice – Live in the Now
November 20, 2024
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THE TODAY SHOW takes a look at Julianne Moore’s performance as Alice, a Harvard professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The movie earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Music Always Lifts, Despite Dementia
November 17, 2024
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.
When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer’s & All
November 17, 2024
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MUSIC: Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch this wonderful sampling of his songs, along with a one-of-a-kind interview on BBC’s “The One Show”.
You Will Always Be My Girls
November 6, 2024
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MUSIC VIDEO: Super Bowl Champ Ben Utecht got CTE Dementia at the age of 29. See his song and read how he asks Congress to tackle dementia.
Juliane Moore, Dr. Sano Unveil Alzheimer’s in “Still Alice”
October 23, 2024
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BACKSTAGE: See how Dr. Mary Sano, Director of Alzheimer’s Research at Mount Sinai Medicine, advised Julianne Moore behind-the-scenes in this emotionally deep movie.
What They Had
October 15, 2024
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“What They Had” is a hit film centering on a colorful family, pulling together to rise above Alzheimer’s. Heartbreaking but funny, see scenes from this uplifting motion picture.
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