LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to offer a Music & Memory program for adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other related dementia and their caregivers.

Music & Memory sessions will be presented one on one with caregivers and clients in their homes starting in April. The program is free and open to the public.

Music & Memory is an internationally recognized, evidenced-informed program targeting individuals aging in place at home and their caregivers, according to a SeniorsPlus news release.

A growing body of research proves how personalized playlists, presented in the context of Music & Memory, changes lives for the better. Music has been found to stimulate parts of the brain, and studies have demonstrated that music enhances the memory of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

Research has shown that favorite songs provide respite, ease transitions, and reduce caregiver stress.

The program is presented in partnership with Eastern Area Agency on Aging, which will offer Music & Memory in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock and Washington counties. It is funded through the Administration for Community Living.

For more information about the program and the agency, and to schedule an appointment, call 207-440-2340 or email mrussell@seniorsplus.org.