MUSIC & MEMORY

Chancellor’s Service Fellowship

Kelly Murphy & Daniel Goltz

Eno Pointe Assisted Living

2014-2015

PERSONALIZED MUSIC THERAPY

Safe, inexpensive, non-pharmaceutical therapy

Individualized playlists tailored to listener’s previous experience and interests

Immersive listening provided by headphones

ENO POINTE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

Located in North Durham

Approximately 75 residents with memory impairment

Primarily funded by Medicare

Varying degrees of dementia

Participant selection made by facility administrator

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Enrolled 20 residents

Interviewed families, interacted with residents

Purchased music, created playlists Expanded music library with donated CDs

Established system for secure storage

Intuitive labeling for ease of distribution

Trained staff and encouraged participation

PROGRESS Weekly visits

Modified playlists based on reactions

Expanded program

Measured outcomes

Subjective and objective impressions

PROGRESS Weekly visits

Modified playlists based on reactions

Expanded program

Measured outcomes

Subjective and objective impressions

CHALLENGES Creating a continuous listening experience

End-of-life program

Staff investment

Lost or broken devices—fewer than expected!

OVERHEARD AT ENO POINTE…

“It’s real pretty, but you know, I’m old…I can’t play like that.”

“Turn it up!” “R-E-S-P-E-C-T…”

“I love it, I appreciate it.”

“You all have beautiful music.”

“That’s a real great idea you guys have.”

“The iPods have been a huge help in calming residents during our busiest times.”

“She’s usually ready to break out [of here].”

POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY Clear improvement in quality of life

Changes in spirit and energy

“Wait List” for joining program

Increased resident cooperation Decreased staff workload

Family appreciation for increased vitality and interaction

iPods recycled/reprogrammable

Involving area high school students

Incorporation into workflow Self-sustainability

Continuation and expansion as Albert Schweitzer Fellows

Acknowledgments: Davison Council Dr. Victor Dzau Dr. Heidi White Doris Coleman Carmelita Karhoff Eno Pointe Staff Our Residents