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Our Mission
Transforming Dementia Care Through Music
Combining Education, Music Engagement, and a New Perspective on the dementia diagnosis to transform memory care.
Our Vision
We envision a world where moments of remembrance, joy, and connection are ordinary for care partners through the power of music.
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So why is music the tool that can transform dementia care?
The Power of Music in Dementia
Emotional Memories are encoded rhythmically in the brain and that is one of the only skills preserved throughout dementia.
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So that means even when cognition language and motor skills decline, we will always have the ability to tap into these memories
Music Fosters Communication
The symptoms of dementia oftentimes serve as a barrier between a loved one and their caregivers.
Music is a universal language, and in this case, a language that doesn’t necessarily need words to create a feeling of understanding and connection.
Barriers to Using Music
Reduced attention span, auditory needs, and accessibility to music creates a barrier to maximizing the power music can have in this community.
But behind this barrier, our loved ones are still there, waiting for us to connect with them. We just need the right medium.
The Solution: Memory Discos
Our headphones have individualized volume adjustments and allow participants to direct their available attention towards the music.
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The community aspect of silent disco technology allows us to use music as a communication tool.
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Our Volunteers
MUSICAL MEMORIES is the volunteer wing of The Dementia Project and bring our mission to life! These amazing high school and college volunteer organizations help create accessible music engagement programs to local communities, including our Memory Discos.
Click Here to Learn About How You Can Join!