Music and Memory - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation

Music & Memory Program

As part of our Alzheimer’s Outreach Program (AOP), SNMH Foundation is participating in the nationwide Music & Memory Program, which provides mp3 players with personalized playlists to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Benefits of the Music & Memory Include:

- Elevated Mood
- Less Reliance on Medication
- Increased Appetite
- Recurrence of some long-term memories

Give the Gift of Music:

If you would like to support this important work there are a number of ways to give:

Purchase an Electronic Apple Gift Card here. The "Recipient" is SNMHF and the email address is
SNMHF-MusicAndMemory@DignityHealth.org.
Purchase a physical iTunes/Apple Gift Card at your local grocery or drug store and mail it to: SNMH Foundation - P.O. Box 1810, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Make a donation to click here and designate it to Music and Memory

Thank you so much for your generous support!

Get Our Updates:

Do you want to be the first to know about our latest news and upcoming events?

Click here to get SNMH Foundation emails delivered right to your in-box.

The Gift That
Keeps on Giving

Even for persons with severe dementia, music can tap deep emotional recall. For individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, memory for things—names, places, facts—is compromised, but memories from our teenage years can be well-preserved.

Favorite music or songs associated with important personal events can trigger memory of lyrics and the experience connected to the music. Beloved music often calms chaotic brain activity and enables the listener to focus on the present moment and regain a connection to others.