Free eBook

Download this free eBook: Musicking with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias - Creating Meaningful Moments in 5 Easy Steps.
Click on the "Go to Spotify" button to access the companion playlist.

Spotify Playlists

Go to the Spotify Musicking for Now page and find a collection of playlists in various popular music styles designed to create a relaxing effect. Look for the playlists that begin with "Musicking:". Start at or near the top of the playlist and let the songs play in order. As the songs play, each one is a little slower and calming. A new playlist comes out each month.

Build a Playlist

Build your own playlists for your loved one using the music they know and enjoy. Click on the Download PDF button to read the 1 page guide.

Musicking for Dementia Videos

These videos are 8 to 12 minutes long and focus on using music to:

• Get connected with your person with dementia

• Support conversations with your person with dementia

• Help your loved one with moving from one place to another

Bonus Video: "My Mother's Hands" teaches a gentle technique for applying lotion to your loved one's hands for a meaningful and relaxing interaction.

Musicking Moments Videos

These videos are 4 to 6 minutes long and focus on creating meaningful moments with music.

Kid's Musicking

Here is content for children aged 3 to 10 years old to help them with interacting with their family members with dementia. Also included is an eBook to learn new ways to sing and play with "The Five Little Speckled Frogs."