In this episode of Defy Dementia, explore the beneficial effects of music on the brain – whether you’re playing music yourself or listening to it. Hear David Chase’s inspiring story of caring for his wife Rena following her Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, and how music remained an important source of connection and comfort as her condition progressed. Then, discover the science behind music’s ability to enhance memory and cognitive health with expert guests Dr. Debra Sheets (University of Victoria) and Dr. Julene K. Johnson (University of California, San Francisco). Don’t miss this episode to learn how music can enrich the mind at every stage of life.

Resources

• Music Therapy at Baycrest
• Voices in motion choir – from Voices in Motion
• Personalized music for people living with dementia: Music project – from Alzheimer’s Society
• Music and memories: The iPod program – from Alzheimer’s Society
• Music helps patients with dementia connect with loved ones – from Northwestern University
• In conversation: Investigating the power of music for dementia – from Medical News Today   
• Music as medicine for Alzheimer's disease and dementia – from Northwestern Medicine
• Music and dementia – from Dementia UK