Dan Cohen-MSW “Music & Memory: Journey & the Transformative Power of Music for Dementia & Alzheimer’s”
- CFS Solutions DBS Team
- Aug 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 8, 2025
In this heartfelt episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop!, we’re honored to host Dan Cohen, MSW — Founder & CEO of Right to Music and the pioneering force behind Music & Memory.
A global change-maker in dementia care, Dan’s work was the catalyst for the award-winning documentary Alive Inside, which won the 2014 Sundance Audience Award for its powerful storytelling of music’s emotional impact. https://youtu.be/x9IHUPamCB4?si=TEuOBPC0pwIXp85PIn 2012, Dan received the Bellagio Fellowship from the Rockefeller Foundation for his innovative approach to improving quality of life for individuals with cognitive decline. LinkedIn+4ADRC+4Sound Health Network+4Ozaukee County+5Music & Memory+5LinkedIn+5Wikipedia+9Greater Good+9Ozaukee County+9
Music & Memory now serves over 5,800 care sites across all 50 states and is embedded in public policy in 29 states. His program has been extensively studied and shown to reduce antipsychotic use, depression, and caregiver stress in individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Music & MemoryWikipediaOzaukee County
In this episode, we explore:
How personalized music reawakens memories, mood, and connection for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s
The origin story behind Alive Inside — and how one viral video changed perceptions worldwide LinkedIn+13Music & Memory+13Los Angeles Times+13Ozaukee County+8People.com+8Los Angeles Times+8
Real-world outcomes: less agitation, improved communication, and measurable reductions in medication reliance and depressive symptoms Wikipedia+2Ozaukee County+2
Caregiver-friendly tools and practical ways listeners can bring the power of music into home care and senior living environments
If you’re a caregiver, healthcare leader, or advocate for memory care, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable strategies to enhance connection and comfort for your loved ones or residents.
Learn more: www.righttomusic.com
Listen to full interview click the link below
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