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Son, What is That?

May 30, 2025 18 Comments

[Father’s Day is June 15]
POWERFUL, MEANINGFUL, WONDERFUL VIDEO – A son, his father with dementia and the incredible power of love.

While He Still Knows Who I Am

May 28, 2025 15 Comments

[Father’s Day is June 15]
MUSIC VIDEO: When dad got Alzheimer’s, I was determined he wouldn’t forget me… nor I him. This song is a grand tribute to everyone living and dealing with Alzheimer’s.

Elderly woman listening to music on headphones

“Alive Inside” – The Music for Alzheimer’s Movie

April 25, 2025 1 Comment

MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.

Ma with dementia reaching for family memories

My Mind is Running Dry But Love Still Speaks

April 16, 2025 No Comments

A powerful song about an 80-year-old professor losing memory due to Alzheimer’s. A tribute and a call for understanding, love, and support.

The Songaminute Man with his son, singing in their car

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

March 12, 2025 1 Comment

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

5 Ways Music Helps Dementia

February 23, 2025 2 Comments

SEE five powerful reasons to use music in dementia care. Mary Sue Wilkinson is Founder of “Singing Heart to Heart” and author of “Songs You Know By Heart: A Simple Guide for Using Music in Dementia Care”, with Teepa Snow. Learn more.

Marylin Todd on Sing-a-longs for people with Alzheimer's

Why Singing Feels Right in Alzheimer’s

February 3, 2025 3 Comments

Where words fail, music speaks. See how music can be a very powerful vehicle for communication in the various stages of dementia.

102-year-old Florence with dementia playing the piano

102-Year-Old Beats Dementia with Music’s Magic

December 24, 2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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.

Music Therapy Can Improve Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's By 50%

“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients

December 9, 2024 No Comments

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.

5 Ways to Build an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain

June 22, 2026

If you are worried about developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, some simple lifestyle modifications can help prevent it, according to Lisa Genova, “Still Alice” author and neuroscientist.

You’re Still Our Hero, I’m Writing You This, So When You Forget, You Can Remember

June 21, 2026

When You Forget Song by Kane Brown ‧ 2025 When You Forget Kane Brown The High Road Lyrics I walked in the room and looked

How Your Doctors Diagnose Dementia

June 20, 2026

Accurately diagnosing a dementia type can be very beneficial, even life-saving. With over 100 dementia types but no simple test, see tools and techniques to better diagnose dementia.

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Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.