Power of Music

Lisa Leitl, Singer-Songwriter

After 20 years as a full-time performing artist, Lisa began developing skills and talents in to serve others through community outreach programs, bringing art experiences to those typically underserved.

During this time she discovered an innate ability to connect deeply with individuals living with dementia. She began extensive training to work effectively alongside both those diagnosed with dementia and their care partners. Since then Lisa has been working with non-profit organizations to create and facilitate art experiences for those living with brain changes.

Music and Dementia: an overview

By: Ronald Devere, MD

Over the last 25 years, many published reports and studies have examined and attempted to shed light on the relationship of music….continue reading

Playing Musical Instruments

By: Aurelia Foster

The ability to make or play music – can continue even when people living with dementia have lost other means of communication.continue reading

Music and Stress of Caregiving

By: Kathy Porter

When a loved one faces a life-changing illness, stress often becomes an unwelcome companion. Whether it is the added burden of paying bills….continue reading