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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Helping Seniors Retain New Info Through Music

The Resident iPod Project at the Loch Lomond Villa aims to help those with Alzheimer's or Dementia reconnect with songs from their youth.


Recreation Director Mary Lynn Steele tells CHSJ News a playlist is created on an Nano or Shuffle for listening sessions lasting from 15 to 30 minutes.

She the two residents were asked Yes or No questions before and after listening to the music. After four sessions they were responding quicker and speaking in full sentences after the music was over.

Steele says they are looking for iPod Nanos and Shuffles, iTunes gift cards and chargers to get more residents involved in the program.

If you would like to donate to the project, call Amie Walton at T4G at 721-2157 or Mary Lynn Steele at the Loch Lomond Villa at 643-7111.

To see the viral video which is part of the inspiration for the program, click here