State Department of Health Services Announces New Program to Aid People with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades today announced that 100 Wisconsin nursing homes have been certified to take part in a new project that uses personalized music to assist residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The Wisconsin Music and Memory Initiative is part of a national program to train nursing home staff to create personalized music playlists for patients. The result for the patient is improved spirits, better engagement, and cooperation.
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news