Once a week, a chorus of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia rehearse side-by-side with their caregivers. The songs they sing are, remarkably, often from memory. Watch the Giving Voice Chorus in action.
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.
Meet the young musicians taking on Alzheimer’s through music!
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.
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.
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.
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.
There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
This exceptional song, “Remember Love”, captures those moments that connect us to our loved ones struggling with loss of memory, and living in that moment.
If toward the end of your life your mind was fading away, would your favorite songs help bring your memories back?
New research reveals that choosing a bike over a car might not just save gas—it could also help guard your brain against dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Here’s why cycling might be one of the smartest habits you can develop.
A new pineapple turmeric apple cider vinegar blend from Bragg is turning heads—not just for its flavor, but for its potential brain-boosting benefits. Could this tangy tonic play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention?
TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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?
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!
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