Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
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Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes such as reducing agitation, improving mood, and strengthening connection. The session will highlight research findings, cost-effectiveness data, and practical tools that caregivers and professionals can apply immediately within care routines. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of why personalized music should be considered a standard of care in dementia support.
Date May 19, 2026
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Time of Event 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
Tags Music, Memory, Justin, Russo, Justin Russo
Justin Russo, Director of Programming
Justin Russo is the Director of Programming at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the therapeutic power of music to awaken, stimulate, and heal. In his role, Justin oversees IMNF’s training initiatives, including Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare and the MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Program, which trains care professionals to implement personalized music as a non-pharmacological intervention for individuals living with dementia and related conditions. Since 2015, he has supported the Music & Memory program’s growth to over 5,800 certified healthcare organizations worldwide.