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BANNER ALZHEIMER’S TO HOST MUSICAL SERIES FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS

Music can affect us in powerful ways, especially when it comes to mood and memory. In support of this engaging connection, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is proud to introduce Passport to Music in 2019 in partnership with the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). The new life enrichment program is designed for persons with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. The participants will experience a different region of the world each week through music being encouraged to explore memories and engage in interactive experiences in this unique environment. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the event. That was a joy to me,” she said. soul. “But it was also a great experience for “We’re excited to offer this series to ers. We’re all going through the same people and families within our com- journey in different ways, and that munity, because it offers an oppor- connection was incredible.” tunity to help them remain socially active and engaged which is key to The Passport to Music series will be maintaining quality of life,” said Lori offered over the course of five weeks Nisson, LCSW, Family and Com- during 2019, and participants are munity Services director. “Recent encouraged to attend all sessions in studies convey the health benefits of their selected series. Each session will music intervention for these patients. take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the People living with Alzheimer’s and Musical Instrument Museum, main other related dementias maintain mu- entrance lobby, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd, sical aptitude and appreciation. While Phoenix. dementia affects mood, memory and language; music can function as a THE DATES FOR EACH SERIES powerful tool in eliciting positive ARE: memories, emotions and interac- Spring series – May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 tions.” Summer series – Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fall series – Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6 Local resident Diane Gerdts has seen the positive results music has had on The cost to participate is $50 per pair her 85-year old husband Marlin, who and people can register by emailing has been suffering from Alzheimer’s BAIFCS@bannerhealth.com, or calldisease. He was first diagnosed about ing (602) 839-6850. four years ago. Being a previous choir me to meet other families and caregivdirector, Diane knows the power and This program was funded by generous influence of music so was thrilled to support from Rosario Strano in honor participate during the pilot program. of his wife Judy Loker to the Banner She said she couldn’t believe how Alzheimer’s Foundation. To support much Marlin enjoyed himself. “My programs and activities, visit give. husband really blossomed during that bannerhealth.com/Alzheimers.