When Words and Memories are Gone, Music Remains

The amazing power of song triggers memories and brings joy to people with dementia

Robert Roy Britt

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Tony Bennett was deep into a battle with Alzheimer’s disease when he went on stage in 2021, at age 95, for One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Leading up to the live performance, he was frequently confused about where he was…

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Robert Roy Britt

Editor of Aha! and Wise & Well on Medium + the Writer's Guide at writersguide.substack.com. Author of Make Sleep Your Superpower: amazon.com/dp/B0BJBYFQCB