MUSIC MEMORY Chancellors Service Fellowship Kelly Murphy Daniel

PERSONALIZED MUSIC THERAPY Safe, inexpensive, nonpharmaceutical therapy Individualized playlists tailored to listener’s previous experience

ENO POINTE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Located in North Durham Approximately 75 residents with memory

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION Enrolled 20 residents Interviewed families, interacted with residents Purchased music, created playlists

PROGRESS Weekly visits Modified playlists based on reactions Expanded program Measured outcomes Subjective and

“That’s a real great idea you guys have. ” “The i. Pods have been

POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY Clear improvement in quality of life Changes in spirit

Acknowledgments: § § § § Davison Council Dr. Victor Dzau Dr. Heidi White Doris

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MUSIC & MEMORY Chancellor’s Service Fellowship Kelly Murphy & Daniel Goltz Eno Pointe Assisted Living 2014 -2015

PERSONALIZED MUSIC THERAPY Safe, inexpensive, nonpharmaceutical 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!

“That’s a real great idea you guys have. ” “The i. Pods have been a huge help in calming residents during our busiest times. ” “She’s usually ready to break out [of here]. ” 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. ”

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 i. Pods 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