Episode 7: The Miracle of Music

In this powerful episode, Lisa Skinner explores one of the most remarkable and uplifting tools in dementia care—the transformative power of music. For many individuals living with dementia, music can awaken memories, emotions, and parts of the self that seem long lost. Lisa shares moving examples, including the unforgettable moment when Tony Bennett—diagnosed with Alzheimer’s—came alive on stage singing every lyric of his most beloved songs.

Lisa explains why music connects so deeply with those living with dementia, revealing how it engages multiple areas of the brain responsible for emotion, movement, and memory. Even as other cognitive functions fade, the areas linked to rhythm and melody often remain intact, allowing music to “wake the sleeping giant” within the mind.

Viewers will learn:

• How music stimulates preserved areas of the brain even in advanced dementia.
  
   
• Why musical memories often remain accessible when other memories fade.
  
   
• The emotional and biological effects of music, including reduced stress and improved mood.
  
   
• Research-based evidence on how music therapy supports emotional regulation and neuroplasticity.
  
   
• How families and care partners can use music to create calm, joy, and meaningful moments of connection.
  
   

This episode reminds us that music is far more than background sound—it’s a bridge to memory, emotion, and identity. By embracing the miracle of music, we can bring light, joy, and connection into the lives of those living with dementia.

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