Betsey King: The Role of Music as we Age

A former performing violinist turned music therapist, Betsey King, Ph.D., explains the role of music in the aging mind and how it can be a transformative tool in helping with recovery and rehabilitation. Learn how music interacts with the human brain, and how music can be one of the best therapeutic approaches in recovery, such as after a stroke.

Musician or not, just about everyone has experienced the transformative power of music. Find out what it means to participate in music therapy and what the benefits are.

Join King as she discusses:

  • The history of music therapy and the role of music in our lives
  • How music is used in therapy and recovery, and how the brain responds
  • How music can be life-changing in the lives of elders

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