Try: Learning how to play a new instrument can help improve memory function at any age discuss the possibilities with the Care recipient (cr) to discover if learning an instrument is something he or she would be interested in if an instrument is not readily available rent one from a music store the piano is a great instrument to begin lessons if one is not available call a local church to request permission to use the piano throughout the week borrow beginning sheet music from the library or use an instructional video if possible

Materials: Musical instrument of choice beginner sheet music instructional video

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Keywords: Memory music music therapy forgetfulness remembering

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