Founded in 2014, Mind&Melody uses music to help seniors with and without neurological impairments regain pieces of themselves while instilling purpose and empathy in younger generations. We provide over 60+ programs in person and online for senior communities, day centers, and for seniors aging in place, in Florida and beyond benefiting over 1000 seniors.
Music is the universal language, it speaks to all of us regardless of age, race, or mental ability. The power of music is vital to human connection and especially for those living with dementia & Alzheimer’s.
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s life can become very isolating as the disease comes with a string of issues. Not only do individuals lose precious memories, but also daily activities and how those who have them connect with the world around them. Alzheimer’s steals away pieces of our loved ones from us before taking them altogether. Today, over 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. Medication is not enough and there is no cure. But music has a special effect on those living with Alzheimer's. Music is one of the very few activities that light up and connect all parts of the brain. It involves motor skills, auditory cortex, visuals, decision making, and expression and one of the key parts that are lighting up is the amygdala where emotional processing is occurring. So through these emotional connections that we have with music, that we’ve formed throughout our entire lives, you can access someone and connect with them on an emotional level.