Have you seen our Current Research page?
As more research affirms the connection between personal music and specific quality of life indicators, we update our website with links to relevant studies and summaries.
One recently added study published in Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice presents data indicating personal music intervention improves swallowing in individuals with advanced dementia, making eating easier and potentially diminishing reliance on feeding tubes.
The results of these studies support personalized music as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Here are some tips on how you can utilize this research for the benefit of your Music & Memory program:
Familiarize yourself with our Current Research page. You’ll find summaries of recent studies, as well as links to read in full.
Share with others. Share relevant research so that everyone in your community knows the impact of personal music.
Mention relevant research in your Music & Memory program marketing materials. Make sure to mention the brain-music connection and recent research studies affirming the science behind Music & Memory in your program’s marketing materials. Credit the studies and link when you can.
Stay tuned for more. Check the Current Research page periodically for updates.