Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

07/27/2026

How can personalized music help people living with dementia reconnect with memories, reduce distress, and improve quality of life?

The latest episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast explores the science behind music and the brain, along with practical strategies caregivers and healthcare professionals can use to make music a meaningful part of dementia care.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-power-of-music-for-dementia-simple-ways-caregivers-can-improve-memory-and-connection-with-concetta-tomaino-episode-226/

Can music unlock memories and create meaningful moments of connection for someone living with dementia? In this episode, music therapy pioneer Concetta Tomaino explains how caregivers can use music to reduce stress, encourage engagement, and improve quality of life.

07/22/2026

Here is the updated definition of Music Therapy.

🎶 The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is pleased to share the revised definition of Music Therapy, developed through the work of the Working Group for Reviewing and Revising the Definition of Music Therapy during the 2023–2026 Council term.

This important milestone was announced during the General Business Meeting of the WFMT at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy - Connecting Borders in Bologna, Italy (July 2026), marking a significant step in representing the evolution of our profession worldwide.

🌍 To make this definition increasingly accessible to the global music therapy community, new translations will be available over the coming week.

If you would like to contribute by providing a translation in your language, please send your proposal to: [email protected]

Together, we can support the dissemination and accessibility of music therapy knowledge across cultures and communities. 💙

07/10/2026

We're proud to be members of Rhythm & Relief!

06/01/2026

💜 June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜

As the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia continues to grow, education remains one of the most powerful tools we have to improve care, foster connection, and enhance quality of life.

To help make this education more accessible, we're offering **50% off all IMNF on-demand training programs throughout June**. Use promo code **MUSICMATTERS50** at checkout to receive 50% off through June 30.

Learn more: https://imnf.org/abam/

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia while highlighting programs and resources […]

05/12/2026

Dr. Tomaino will be speaking on May 21st at the 2026 Oklahoma Arts and Health Summit, part of the Oklahoma Arts & Health Initiative led by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

The summit is currently at capacity, but there is still room to register for online viewing. If you'd like to join, click below to learn more and join the waitlist! 😀 😀 😀

Tweet The 2026 Oklahoma Arts and Health Summit Presented by the Oklahoma Arts Council   About the Summit The Oklahoma Arts Council is pleased to present the 2026 Oklahoma Arts and Health Summit, a special one-day convening that will explore the growing intersection of arts, health, and wellbeing. S...

05/07/2026

This Mother’s Day, support the healing power of music. 💜

Your gift to the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function helps bring music-based care to individuals living with dementia and other neurological conditions, creating moments of comfort, connection, and recognition when they are needed most.

Support IMNF in bringing music-based care to individuals with dementia and neurological conditions. Your gift helps create moments of connection, comfort, and recognit...

04/24/2026

The recording of Music and the Brain: The Healing Power of Music, presented by IMNF Executive Director and Co-founder Concetta M. Tomaino as part of Conversations on Brain Health hosted by the Rush Multiple Sclerosis Center, is now available.

For anyone interested, it is free and publicly available here: https://imnf.org/music-and-the-brain-the-healing-power-of-music/

Join Dr. Concetta Tomaino for a webinar exploring how music supports brain health, cognition, and emotional well-being in neurologic conditions.

04/23/2026

We’re excited to share our latest training video, The Power of Singing for Memory & Connection. Developed in collaboration with Sing for Hope, this video highlights how singing can be used in both group and individual settings to reduce isolation, ease anxiety, and support smoother transitions in care. Part of an on-demand training from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Learn more at imnf.org.

Singing is a simple, evidence-informed tool that supports emotional well-being, social connection, and meaningful engagement, even when speech or memory are limited. Developed in collaboration with Sing for Hope, this video from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function highlights how singing....

04/16/2026

Join us to kick off IMNF’s Mother’s Day campaign and be part of the effort. We’d love to see you there!

Join us for a live online community gathering as we kick off our Mother’s Day fundraising campaign in support of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Music & Memory. Learn more about the work, the impact of music in care, and how you can get involved.

04/10/2026

Join us for a free webinar! Dr. Concetta Tomaino will be among the presenters for Music and the Brain: The Healing Power of Music, hosted by the Rush Multiple Sclerosis Center. The session will explore how music supports cognition, mood, and overall brain health in individuals living with neurologic conditions.

Join Dr. Concetta Tomaino for a webinar exploring how music supports brain health, cognition, and emotional well-being in neurologic conditions.