Playing from memory: Music and dementia care

Coriander Stuttard
Monday, March 31, 2025

The use of music in healthcare settings has well-documented benefits, and combining this with the extraordinary connections between music and human memory unlocks enormous potential in the world of dementia care. Coriander Stuttard reports

Music in mind: Manchester Camerata’s dementia- friendly Music Cafés were launched in 2024 (© Duncan Elliott)
Music in mind: Manchester Camerata’s dementia- friendly Music Cafés were launched in 2024 (© Duncan Elliott)

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