Music Mends Minds is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the mind and spirit of people afflicted by neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, as well as traumatic brain injury, stroke and PTSD through musical groups using MUSIC AS MEDICINE.
Our vision is to build musical support groups in an effort to use music as “medicine for the mind”, while creating social networks crucial to our members’ wellbeing and joy. Our organization is three and a half years old and we are growing steadily. We have recently launched a total of 11 active bands worldwide including our flagship band, “The 5th Dementia” and the “Band of Heroes” at the Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus. We have 9 additional bands in the making. Our mission includes an intergenerational component, which brings musical students to make music with our seniors. This fosters a valuable relationship of mutual empowerment, engagement and enjoyment.
We are always looking for bright musical students and seniors with cognitive decline. If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of our musical support groups or supporting the Organization, please email info@musicmendsminds.org. For more information, or to donate, go to www.musicmendsminds.org.
We are always looking for bright musical students and seniors with cognitive decline. If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of our musical support groups or supporting the Organization, please email info@musicmendsminds.org. For more information, or to donate, go to www.musicmendsminds.org.
