"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."

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

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

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

Daily Bruin discusses how MMM utilizes an intergenerational approach  to accomplish their goal to use music as a way of healing the mind.

Claire Fogarty discusses how MMM has brought their talents to the Brentwood Presbyterian Church on Friday, serenading their audience with smooth jazz while surrounded by a Christmas Tree and Poinsettias.

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

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

Windward High School students are building bonds and making music with elderly Alzheimer’s patients with “The Fifth Dementia.” 

Swinging with the 5th Dementia: Twice a week, four older men get together to make music. There may be nothing unusual about that, but aging has not been kind to them: To varying degrees, they’ve been affected by dementia or Parkinson’s disease. 

Proving that music truly can be one of life’s greatest gifts, the new intergenerational music therapy project MMM is dedicated to “restoring the rhythm of life” for individuals in West Los Angeles who are affected by neurodegenerative diseases