It is entirely possible that you won’t be able to spend the holidays with a loved one who’s in a nursing home or otherwise being treated for cognitive decline. Justin Russo of  Music and Memory, a group dedicated to helping these patients re-engage by using music, says you should create a playlist just for your special person as a gift. Regarding the prima ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembering her choreography from 50 years ago, here is the link to her peformance.  

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Russo
Music and Memory

 

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