“The Positive Benefits of Music Therapy” - Guest: Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC

How can Music assist in the “awakening and healing” of individuals with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias?  How is music effective in the care of individuals with these conditions?  Join Dana with today’s guest, Dr. Concetta Tomaino, the Executive Director/Co-Founder for the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function in Mount Vernon, New York, who answers these questions and more.  Gain a greater understanding of the power of music and how caregivers can integrate music into their daily routines with their affected loved ones.  Dr. Tomaino also discusses how music is connected to our emotions and our lived experiences and that these connections stay with us throughout our lives. Do you have a question for Dana? Email her directly at [email protected] or visit www.thememorywhisperer.com for additional resources.  The Memory Whisperer podcast is written and produced by Dana Territo, with help from audio editor Blake Langlinais. Additional production support from Ryan Martz and Julia Weaver. Special thanks to Michael Andrews, a person with dementia, and Innovations in Dementia, CIC for our flute music. Graphics by Xdesign.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.