Music

So how is your working memory these days? Can you remember events from your childhood yet not recall the reason you’ve gone into your kitchen? Do you remember milestones that happened as a younger adult but now struggle to recall the exact days of birthdays or anniversaries? It’s natural that…

It’s no secret that staying healthy and active as you age is more than just keeping your medical appointments and making sure you’re taking your prescribed medications. Your lifestyle is a critical factor in how well you physically and cognitively age. Whether that means getting sufficient sleep or exercise, maintaining…

It’s no secret that healthy living can translate into healthy aging. That is particularly so when it comes to your brain. Whether your brain operates at the capacity one would expect for your chronological age, or whether it actually functions as one would expect a younger (or older) brain to…

Whether you are a music producer (meaning you sing or play an instrument) or a music appreciator ( you listen to music or attend performances), the evidence is mounting that the presence of music in your life can be a powerful ally in maintaining cognitive functioning well into your later…

The evidence firmly exists that music plays an important role in almost everyone’s life, and for older adults, it can help support healthy brain aging and build cognitive reserve. We also have evidence of the therapeutic value of music in helping patients to recover from illness or to endure difficult…

It’s likely that most of us have a favorite song or musical artist from our younger days. But what about today? Are you still listening to your favorite songs from days gone by? Have you discovered new artists you enjoy? Have you become a Taylor Swift devotee or are you…