Music reaches people with dementia when almost nothing else can. Here’s how to build the playlist.
Aug. 2, 2026

A reader named Julie asked how to reach her mom with music. The science is real: The brain’s music regions are among the last dementia touches. One playlist, built from the songs of her mom’s youth, can open a door for a few minutes at a time. Here’s exactly how to make one.

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