When Music Becomes Medicine in Dementia Care

What happens when music becomes more than entertainment and starts to feel like medicine?

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Kaylie Glenn, Founder and President of The Day By Day Project, a nonprofit transforming dementia care through the power of music, rhythm, and human connection.

Kaylie’s journey began at just 10 years old, when she played violin in a memory care community and witnessed a woman who had been nonverbal for months begin to sing along. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how music can reach people living with dementia, even when language and memory fade.

With a background in neuroscience, Kaylie went on to create innovative programs like the Memory Disco, which combines rhythmic engagement, physical touch, and community connection to shift dementia care fr ...