06/05/2026
Memory Care residents adore Matthew Packer! He has the residents singing along and clapping. Music can significantly improve cognitive function, mood, memory, and quality of life for Memory Care residents, while also reducing agitation and depression. Music therapy has been shown to enhance cognitive function in people, particularly when interventions involve listening to familiar music or singing. Musical memory often remains preserved, allowing individuals to recall songs, lyrics, or melodies from their past, which can trigger associated memories and emotions.
Listen carefully to the clip, you can hear the residents joy in voices as the sing along to a favorite song.