08/21/2026
The Healing Power of Sound
Happy Blogday!
Recently, I had the honor of accompanying one of our FAM Music Therapists to a nursing facility, where she led a Musical Multi-Sensory Session for Memory Care residents. She played songs from the ’60s and ’70s on her violin, and everyone sang along.
At the end, I told one of the ladies, “I’m amazed that you knew every word to every song!”
She smiled and replied, “Me too, because I didn’t know them!”
And that’s the magic of music! It can awaken memories, stir emotions, and create connections—even when we don’t realize what we remember.
This week’s blog explores the healing power of music and why it remains such an important part of healthy aging.
https://fineartmiracles.com/the-healing-power-of-sound/
Have you ever noticed how just a few notes of a familiar song can instantly transport you to another time and place? Music has an extraordinary ability to awaken memories, calm anxious minds, and connect people in ways that words sometimes cannot. For older adults, especially those living with demen...