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Too often people become disconnected from the music they love. The ways they used to obtain and listen to music just don’t exist any more. Giving family and friends access to their favorite songs is often quite a thrill, and a gift that can have long-term benefits. To help those who have lost their music to reintegrate again is a key purpose for the Music & Memory organization as a whole, and we provide direct assistance as well as access and education to help build the network of insight that will one day soon help personalized music become a standard of care in the health care industry. In the meantime, there is much to do for patients and those living independently so that they may enjoy the therapeutic and emotional benefits of music care. There are several places to start for help and education on setting up a personalized program... How-To Setup Guides Set up an iPod for a relative or friend >> Set up an iPod for someone living independently >> |
Person-Centered Care
To feel like ourselves, to feel connected to life, to our memories, and to others -- music has the ability to do all these things. video interviews >> Culture Change Ideally, long-term care organizations are able to offer residents personally meaningful activities. These videos focus on the potential for personalized music to make this happen. video interviews >> Caregiver Perspectives By maximizing the use of favorite music, not only does this benefit the loved one, but also the caregiver. video interviews >> iPod Donation Program Any iPods, new and old are all appreciated by patients. UPDATE We are currently facing a shortage of $49 iPod Shuffles for patients with special needs. We are happy to receive any used iPods, including purchased online! Donation Address Music & Memory Donations 160 1st Street PO Box #590 Mineola, New York 11501 Contact Dan Cohen at [email protected] or 917 923-5636. more >> Volunteer or Help a Friend IF YOU WANT to volunteer to develop a facility’s personalized music program, contact us and we will: • give you the tools and information you need to begin. • put you in touch with others running iPod-based personalized music programs >> Personal Music and Dementia >> Caregiver Perspectives >> Personalized Music & Culture Change more >> FREE CARE GUIDE Sign up with us to receive periodic updates and free information on how Music & Memory music therapy programs can help you! |