December, 2021

Music as Medicine: Harmonies that Heal 

View the 1-minute Ivanhoe Broadcasting News segment that tells the story of a former Swan Lake ballerina, Marta Gonzalez, who now has Alzheimer's. Marta Gonzalez is seen dancing the Swan Lake choreography when the Swan Lake music sparks her memory of her dancing ballerina days. 

Ivanhoe Broadcasting News

December, 2021

"Let's Talk Caregiving" Podcast ft. MMM

In this month's episode, Martha chats with Carol Rosenstein, Founder & Executive Director of Music Mends Minds. Carol's non-profit creates music for groups of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, stroke and PTSD. Hear examples of how music can be a powerful therapeutic for both caregivers and their care recipient. 

The Power of Music in Caregiving 

June, 2021

Alzheimer's Speaks

Carol converses with Alzheimer's Speaks, exploring how music positively affected her husband. She is joined by Janice Hassett, who also used music to help her husband fight his Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Alzheimer's Speaks

November, 2020

“Music Mends Minds" with Franne Golde & Paul Fox

Judith Haenel writes about husband-and-wife Paul and Franne's experiences with "The 5th Dementia" and MMM.

Judith Haenel - Rolling Hills Living Magazine

October 19, 2020

Music Mends Minds Offers Virtual Sing-a-longs to Stay Connected

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research explores how seniors make music together on Zoom, enjoying their connections and socialization.

Michael J. Fox Foundation

October 16, 2020

Music Mends Minds: A CNN Hero's mission finds a new need during the pandemic

CNN Heroes revisits MMM and Founder (CNN Hero Nominee 2018) Carol Rosenstein, to explore how MMM has pivoted to online music-making through Zoom in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

CNN Heroes

February 13, 2019

MMM Battles Dementia With Melody

"It's often said that music is the universal language. MMM believes it's great medicine for those struggling with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer’s and dementia."

Spectrum News 1

May 29, 2018

CNN Heroes 2018

CNN Heroes nominates Carol Rosenstein, Founder of MMM. CNN Heroes celebrates "everyday people changing the world," each of whom shows how one person can truly make a difference. 

CNN Health

April 10, 2018

The Healing Power of Music

Michael J. Fox Foundation interviews Diana Davidow and her experience as a member in Music Mends Minds's flagship band "The 5th Dementia" band. Photo credits: Serene Meshel-Dillman

Michael J. Fox Foundation

December 29, 2017

"I Am A Volunteer"

NBC Channel 4 highlights the numerous volunteering opportunities available at MMM

NBC Channel 4

September 05, 2017

Where "Music Mends Minds"

Listen in on Carol's interview where she discusses how music helped her connect with her husband, Irwin. 

The Osgood Files

August 22, 2017

MMM Helps People With Dementia & Parkinson's

A nationwide program is helping dementia and Parkinson's patients cope with illnesses through music.

CBS

August 14, 2017

Can Joining a Band Fight Cognitive Decline?

 The 5th Dementia keeps folks with neurodegenerative disease in the moment by playing music of the past with help from a few teenage musicians.

KQED: The California Report

September 15, 2015

The More We Play, More Their Old Selves Return

Like a wilting flower that has just been watered, Irwin Rosenstein sits at the piano and comes to life. 

People Magazine

February 23, 2015

Music Offers Dementia Patients New Meaning

PBS interviews 5th Dementia members ,Marina Day & Paul Livadary, on the power of music.  Photo credits: Serene Meshel-Dillman

PBS News Hour