Music & Memory

Music & Memory is a U.S.-based nonprofit healthcare organization focused on improving quality of life for people with dementia and other cognitive or physical challenges through personalized music. The organization trains nursing homes, hospitals, hospice providers, home care teams, and family caregivers to implement individualized music playlists as a non-pharmacological care intervention. Its model emphasizes certification, staff education, implementation support, and evidence-informed best practices rather than drug development. Music & Memory operates as a service of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and has certified thousands of care organizations in the U.S. and internationally. The program is primarily used in elder care and dementia care settings to support engagement, reduce distress, and improve person-centered care.