CARINGKIND TO HOST THE 38TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON BREAKTHROUGHS IN MUSIC, SOUND & DEMENTIA RESEARCH ON MARCH 31ST IN NYC
Moderated by Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick
NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CaringKind, a leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving, will host the 38th Annual Research Symposium on Breakthroughs in Music, Sound, and Dementia Research on Monday, March 31, beginning at 6:00 pm ET at The Times Center, 242 W 41st Street, New York, NY. The event is open to the public and free of charge, however online registration is required at www.ckmeeting.org.
The symposium will feature leaders in dementia research, treatment, and care including moderator Michael Sheldrick and panelists Sarah Lenz Lock, JD, Dr. Connie Tomaino, and Joy Allen, PhD, MT-BC. Attendees will learn how music and sound affect the brain, why recognition of music endures even in the late stages of dementia, and the promising frontiers of sound-based interventions. The expert panel will explore the profound ways music and sound can foster connection, communication, and quality of life for people living with dementia.
MEDIA MUST RSVP TO ATTEND:
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Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder, Global Citizen |
Sarah Lenz Lock, JD, Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health, AARP |
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Dr. Connie Tomaino, Founder, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function |
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Joy Allen, PhD, MT-BC, Chair, Music Therapy Department, Berklee College of Music |
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Stephani Shivers, MEd, ORT/L Chief Innovation Officer & VP of Program Development, CarindKind |
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Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, President and CEO, CaringKind |
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Olivia Cohen, MS, MT-BC, LCAT, CDP, Director of Early Stage & Engagement Services, CaringKind |
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WHAT: |
CaringKind's 38th Annual Research Symposium |
WHEN: |
Monday, March 31st, Check-in begins at 5:30 pm ET and |
Program starts at 6:00 pm |
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WHERE: |
The Times Center, 242 W 41st Street |
About CaringKind
CaringKind is a leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. With over 45 years of experience, CaringKind works directly with their community partners to develop the information, tools, and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia. They offer a CaringKind Helpline (646) 744-2900; individual and family counseling sessions with licensed social workers; a vast network of support groups; education seminars and training programs; early-stage services and a wanderer's safety program. CaringKind believes in the power of caregiving and seek a world where everyone dealing with dementia has the support they need when they need it. www.caringkindnyc.org
Media Contact:
Courtney Dawson
Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Development
CaringKind
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