1Confidential & Proprietary, Coro Health, LLC
MusicProvoking Memories and Decreasing Behaviors in Residents with Dementia
Today you will…. Gain insight in how therapeutic music can be used as a care tool for people with cognitive and emotional challenges.
You will learn how to reduce negative behaviors and improve mood and quality of life through the power of therapeutic music. Debi Cost
Director of ClientEnrichment & Training
You have many ways to get music, but
WE know how MUSIC GETS YOU.
Earning My Right Coro Health is a media company specializing in therapeutic supportive content in
healthcare: MusicFirst & CoroFaith
Founded in 2008: Team of passionate experts in a wide range of fields Clinical trial completed in 2010: UC Davis Music and Brain Center.
Reductions Agitation & Depression up to 54%
Published 2012 Journal of Music & Medicine Coro Services span across the country: LTC, Memory Care, Hospitals, Oncology Centers, etc.
Awards & Honors: ALFA Best of the Best, Eden Alternative Partner, McKnight Tech
4Confidential & Proprietary, Coro Health, LLC
Neuroscientist
Physiological impact
of music and brain
Music Therapist
Therapeutic and
clinical application
Theology Expert
Programs spiritual
tools multi-
denomination
Music Designer
Creates programs
w/desired Outcomes
Step 1: Collaboration:
Music Therapist
Music Designer
Neuroscientist
Step 2: Build Programs: Genre/ Sub-Genre
Beats Per Min (BPM)
Key
Texture
Layer of Progression
Lyrics
Step 3: Outcomes:WakeEnergyRelaxSleepActivity ProgramsEnvironment Supported DiningLobbySundowning
programs are created with the knowledge of the Emotional, Psychological, Physiological & Behavioral nature of people. Music programs
are handcrafted and properly sequenced exclusively for Healthcare.
MusicFirst Clinical Trial:
UC Davis Music & Brain Center - Results
- Reductions in Agitation & Depression (27% – 54%)
- Clinical Trial published in the Journal of Music &
Medicine, January 2012.
“When words abandoned her music & lyrics helped her
rebuild her language.” Meagan Morrow
Research proves the
Power of Music
Reduces Stress
Modifies Moods
Sooths Pain
Improves Sleep
Helps During Surgery
Boosts Heart Health
Eases Anxiety & Depression
Improves Stroke Recovery
Music Lesson Influence
Dr. Sacks
Prof. Neurology & Psychiatry at
Columbia Univ.
Exercise:
• Outbursts during the activity with subsequent removal decreased 100%
• Overall participation raised across centers 23%
• Eye contact, singing, laughing and smiling increased by 50%
• There was a 50% increase in gross motor movement noted
Behaviors & Medications:
• Exit seeking with aggression with redirection decreased by 50%
• Episodes of increased agitation decreased by 25%
• Psychotropic drug use decreased by 27%
• PRN Anxiolytic usage decreased by 65%
Using Music First you will discover...
..PASSION ..MOTIVATION
…CONNECTION..HOPE
...JOY
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