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