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  • Living with dementia and the power of music

    Ann Farris, For Senior Voice|Jan 1, 2021

    Have you ever experienced “goosebumps” while listening to a song or piece of music? Does a certain song or genre of music instantly flood you with memories of family or friends? Music has the amazing power to elicit strong emotions and unlock forgotten experiences for most people. While there is a small percentage of people for whom music is ineffective, for most, music can even be healing. For those living with dementia or other cognitive disorder, music can be life-saving. According to neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin, featured in the PBS...