Connecting in the Land of Dementia. Deborah Shouse

fingers snapping, head bobbing. His headphones block out distractions, and he hums along, blissfully engaged in his favorite songs from the 1940s.

      Henry is one of thousands of people who benefit from MUSIC & MEMORY^SM, which is now used throughout the world.

      Seeking Musical Solutions

      One afternoon in 2006, Dan Cohen, a social worker with a background in high-tech training and software applications, was listening to a radio show that discussed the MP3 player phenomenon. As he listened, Dan wondered, Would I have access to my favorite sixties music if I ever needed to live in a nursing home?