Music & Memory

08/18/2026

What makes a song unforgettable? The answer may be in your brain. This article explores the science behind catchy songs, memory, and the powerful connection between music and the brain. 🎶🧠🎧

Discover the first song to reach number one for 10 weeks on the singles chart, and how it set a new record in music and chart history.

06/23/2026

From clinical practice to everyday caregiving, we continue to see how familiar, personally significant music can help spark recognition, reduce anxiety, support communication, and create moments of connection even in advanced stages of memory loss. Listen to the full conversation here:

Music & Memory is featured on the Reminiscence in Chords podcast, exploring how personalized music supports memory, reduces anxiety, and creates connection for people living with cognitive decline.

06/11/2026

Meet Betty ❤️

Stories like hers remind us that music can serve as more than entertainment for older adults. It can also be a source of comfort, connection, and joy.

When anxiety and noise become overwhelming, Betty turns to the music she loves. Her personalized playlist of country favorites, gospel hymns, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys helps bring comfort, calm, and connection. See how Music & Memory is improving quality of life for older adults through the....

06/03/2026

Can music help improve quality of life for people living with dementia? Join us for a ❤️❤️❤️FREE❤️❤️❤️ virtual presentation exploring the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for individuals living with dementia and related cognitive impairments.

06/01/2026

June is when we recognize the importance of brain health and the incredible potential music has to make a real difference. For staff, family caregivers, and volunteers looking to deepen their understanding of how music can support quality of life in care settings, this is a great time to get started. Learn more at imnf.org/abam

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia while highlighting programs and resources […]

05/07/2026

This Mother’s Day, support the healing power of music. 💜

Your gift to Music & Memory helps bring music-based care to individuals living with dementia and other neurological conditions, creating moments of comfort, connection, and recognition when they are needed most.

Support IMNF in bringing music-based care to individuals with dementia and neurological conditions. Your gift helps create moments of connection, comfort, and recognit...

04/23/2026

For those using Music & Memory, singing offers an additional tool that can be used alongside personalized playlists to support a loved one or enhance care in residential settings. Give it a try!

Singing is a simple, evidence-informed tool that supports emotional well-being, social connection, and meaningful engagement, even when speech or memory are limited. Developed in collaboration with Sing for Hope, this video from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function highlights how singing....

04/15/2026

We’re excited to invite you to join us for a special online gathering as we kick off our Mother’s Day fundraising campaign in support of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Music & Memory! If you're passionate about the healing power of music this is a great way to get involved - we hope you'll join us!

Join us for a live online community gathering as we kick off our Mother’s Day fundraising campaign in support of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Music & Memory. Learn more about the work, the impact of music in care, and how you can get involved.

04/06/2026

When memory begins to fade, music can still open the door to connection. We’re excited to be part of this free workshop with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, exploring how music can support comfort, communication, and meaningful moments in dementia care.

Join us on April 23 in Massapequa, NY.
Learn more and register: [email protected] | (866) 232-8484

A free in-person workshop on how music can unlock emotional memory, ease anxiety, and support connection in dementia care.