Just to Hold Her Hand
August 22, 2023
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A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.
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A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s
August 6, 2023
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Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.
I Will Remind You
July 11, 2023
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A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.
Iconic Vocalist Tony Bennett’s Long Goodbye
May 30, 2023
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SINGING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: Look back at Iconic crooner Tony Bennett, commanding Radio City’s great stage, in his “One Last Time” sold-out performance in New York City.
Mind & Melody
May 23, 2023
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Meet the young musicians taking on Alzheimer’s through music!
Who’s That Singing? Why, It’s Margaret!
May 16, 2023
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When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.
Alzheimer’s Duo: Science to Cure, Music to Cope
May 5, 2023
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi is a top researcher in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Chris Mann is a famed music star. Learn about the latest research and see how they join forces in this remarkable video.
How Steve’s Music Outsmarted His Alzheimer’s
May 2, 2023
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67-year-old Steve Goodwin refuses to let Alzheimer’s steal his music. Though he can no longer play the beautiful songs he composed for his wife, see him rescue their music with the help of a fantastic friend and professional pianist.
Brain Gym: Listen to Favorite Music
April 25, 2023
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Researchers in Canada find that listening to one’s favorite music, or to music that is personally significant, leads to improvement in the integrity of the brain.
The “B-Sharp Program” Treats Alzheimer’s with Music
April 18, 2023
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There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
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