How to Participate

Our first goal is to work with you to create a “personal playlist” of music that evokes positive emotions and memories for your loved one. Your help in creating this playlist is critical. What kind of music and what particular songs or artists does he/she love? Does he love R&B, Country, Gospel, Blues, Rock & Roll or classical? Is she a fan of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley or the Beatles? What kind of music would he have playing on the radio while he was driving? What was the popular music she listened to when she was a teenager and young adult?

If your loved one still has cognitive ability and recall, you can initiate a conversation about music in general and see what comes up. Then, be more specific, with questions like; “What music/band did you like back in your high school days?”… “Remember your wedding, and the song you two danced to “? Take notes from the conversation. The songs suggested will become the nucleus of a playlist.


If it’s hard to have a direct conversation, you can ask friends or relatives who’ve known your loved one over the years. One idea is to look at the popular music when your loved one was 18 years old. Most people love the music from this time in their lives. We have this information and can help you with it.


Once we’ve assembled the playlist (about 70-100+ songs), the music is programmed for the player. We then set up an appointment to visit your loved one. At that appointment, we’ll orient them and/or their caregivers to the music player and headset. We encourage family members to be present when their loved one gets fitted with their personal music. It’s always wonderful to see their first response to the music!


The Alzheimer’s Music Project relies on grants and individual donations to offer this free service. Please, if you are inspired by our work and want to help others receive personalized music, please click the “How to Contribute” tab above. 


Below you'll see our online application. There's a downloadable version available on this page that is more complete and can be scanned/emailed or mailed to us via the Postal Service. Just fill it out and mail it back. You'll find our mailing address on the "Contact" page.


~Thank you~

Application Form

Simply download, fill out, then scan/email, or USPS Mail to:

 

Alzheimer's Music Project, Inc.

138 Harkness Rd

Pelham, MA 01002

Attn: Applications

p.acker@alzheimersmusicproject.org

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