<p>Music remembers me: Connection and wellbeing in dementia is a first of its kind, how-to-guide about the transformative role music can play in the life of people living with dementia. In the book, author Dr Kirsty Beilharz traces the impact of individually-tailored music from the early stages of dementia through to providing dignity, reminiscence, enlivening and even restoring speech in advanced stages of dementia. It helps us understand how music interacts with our brains and why people who can no longer speak may be able to sing-along with a favourite song from their youth. Music remembers me brings to life the experience of people living with dementia and their interaction with music through an Australian-first research project involving more than 700 aged care residents. With a foreword by acclaimed conductor Richard Gill AO and endorsement from Kirsten Williams, Associate Concertmaster, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the book fills a gap in putting the power of music engagement in the hands of care workers, family carers and people living with dementia. It also touches on music in palliative care and for spiritual support. "Music is limitless in its capacity to heal. As a violinist I know this from personal experience and from the work I do in the area of healing. The vibration of sound arranged into a piece or song, resonates through the layers of our being. It engages the brain and connects the soul. Music is medicine.'' - Kirsten Williams, Associate Concertmaster, Sydney Symphony Orchestra. ''Having seen the very powerful and immediate effects music can have in bringing back calm or sparkle and liveliness to a person with dementia, it is clear that this progressive guide is long overdue.'' - Dr Catriona Lorang, Psychologist</p>

Music remembers me: Connection and wellbeing in dementia

Kirsty Beilharz

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Music remembers me: Connection and wellbeing in dementia