This webinar will provide an overview of the Music & Memory program and identify ways nursing home staff can implement similar programs in their facilities.

Audience

Nursing home staff

Objectives­

• Describe the Music & Memory program
• Identify the therapeutic benefits of personalized music for nursing home residents including those with dementia and cognitive impairments
• Identify the steps to establishing a Music & Memory program in nursing homes

Speakers

Dan Cohen is founder and executive director of Music & Memory, which promotes the use of digital music players with individualized playlists to improve the quality of life for elders, regardless of their cognitive or physical status. He received his MSW from Adelphi University. Dan has spent most of his career helping individuals and organizations better leverage technology. Music & Memory operates in 5,000 long-term care homes and a variety of other health care settings across the U.S. and abroad.

Recording

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the recording of this webinar.

Contact

For questions, contact Kathleen Lavich, 248-465-7399, klavich@mpro.org.