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Holiday gatherings can be joyful and exhausting at the same time, especially when routines vanish and every room gets a little too loud. We lean into a simple, powerful tool, music, to lower stress, restore rhythm, and reconnect with the people we love, including older adults and those living with dementia.

Through personal stories and practical guidance, we show how intentional listening transforms a hectic day into a softer, more grounded experience.We unpack the science in plain language: how music reduces cortisol, boosts dopamine, and helps synchronize brainwaves so heart rate and breath naturally slow.

You’ll hear why familiar songs can bypass damaged neural pathways and light up long-term memory, ...