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Dr. Hanser is President of the Internatl. Assoc. for Music & Medicine and Chair Emerita, Prof, Music Therapy, Berklee College of Music
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

@AnnB546765, unfortunately, music activities cannot slow memory loss, but they can certainly trigger long-term memories of music that has strong emotional connections or is well-practiced and valued.
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

The memories that are associated with music you love will be with you throughout your life. Music that carries meaning can change your mood in an instant - provide you with energy, a sense of peace, or anything in between. I hope that you will take t...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I agree with Dr. Johnson and the recommendations in the AARP report. During this time of isolation amidst COVID-19 distancing, and quarantine, I am wondering if any of you are using music to change your moods. Rather than listening to really peppy mu...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I am very happy to be here with you in this virtual space. I am a music therapist by profession, and established the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College fo Music in Boston, where I remain a professor. I am also President of the International ...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

@AnnB546765, unfortunately, music activities cannot slow memory loss, but they can certainly trigger long-term memories of music that has strong emotional connections or is well-practiced and valued.
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

The memories that are associated with music you love will be with you throughout your life. Music that carries meaning can change your mood in an instant - provide you with energy, a sense of peace, or anything in between. I hope that you will take t...
SuzanneHanser 11-23-2020 04:48 AM
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I agree with Dr. Johnson and the recommendations in the AARP report. During this time of isolation amidst COVID-19 distancing, and quarantine, I am wondering if any of you are using music to change your moods. Rather than listening to really peppy mu...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I am very happy to be here with you in this virtual space. I am a music therapist by profession, and established the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College fo Music in Boston, where I remain a professor. I am also President of the International ...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

@AnnB546765, unfortunately, music activities cannot slow memory loss, but they can certainly trigger long-term memories of music that has strong emotional connections or is well-practiced and valued.
SuzanneHanser 11-24-2020 06:52 AM
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

The memories that are associated with music you love will be with you throughout your life. Music that carries meaning can change your mood in an instant - provide you with energy, a sense of peace, or anything in between. I hope that you will take t...
SuzanneHanser 11-23-2020 04:48 AM
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I agree with Dr. Johnson and the recommendations in the AARP report. During this time of isolation amidst COVID-19 distancing, and quarantine, I am wondering if any of you are using music to change your moods. Rather than listening to really peppy mu...
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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

I am very happy to be here with you in this virtual space. I am a music therapist by profession, and established the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College fo Music in Boston, where I remain a professor. I am also President of the International ...
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