As COVID-19 Surges Worldwide, Personal Music Helps People with Dementia in Poland
Even in the best of times, when caring for a loved one whose cognition is declining, whether due to Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, families all struggle mightily. COVID-19 has only intensified that struggle—both to care for a loved one and to cope as a caregiver.
This past summer, as the pandemic spread worldwide, I had the privilege to teach caregivers and clinicians associated with the Lubuskie Alzheimer’s Association in Poland about how to leverage personal music to strengthen their ability to provide quality care.