Creating Calm: How Coro Health Supports Dementia Care with Music
Dementia affects millions of individuals and their families, often bringing daily challenges like agitation, confusion, and anxiety. These symptoms can make caregiving, whether at home or in a senior living community, emotionally and physically exhausting. But amid the difficulties, one powerful and accessible tool continues to show promise: music.
At Coro Health, we believe in the power of therapeutic music to not only comfort those living with dementia but also support caregivers through calm, connection, and ease.
The Science Behind Music and Memory
Music is more than background white noise—it’s a bridge to the past, a source of emotional regulation, and a proven method of stimulation for the brain. Research shows that music can activate memory centers even in individuals with advanced dementia. Familiar songs and soothing rhythms can reduce agitation, encourage movement, and even spark moments of recognition and joy.
Unlike other therapies, music can reach individuals when words no longer can. It’s non-invasive, enjoyable, and deeply personal.
How Coro Health Helps
Coro Health’s MusicFirst program is designed with these needs in mind. It offers therapeutic music content tailored specifically for individuals in care settings. What makes it truly unique is our Music Prescription Builder™—a tool co-created by neuroscientists and music therapists that personalizes music based on:
- Specific emotional or behavioral goals
- Musical preferences and life history
This means your resident or loved one doesn’t just hear music—they hear the right music, at the right moment, for their unique needs.
For example, calming instrumental music might be played in the evening to ease sundowning symptoms, while upbeat swing tunes may lift spirits during morning routines.
Real-Life Impact in Dementia Care
Coro Health is already transforming the way care is delivered in over 6,000 communities. Take this story from an Activity Director at a memory care facility:
“We had a resident who became extremely agitated during bathing. Once we began using a personalized Coro Health playlist with familiar gospel music, her anxiety dropped dramatically. Now, she hums along and is much more at ease.”
These stories aren’t rare. From mealtime to medication time, staff and family caregivers use Coro’s music to guide transitions, reduce outbursts, and foster a sense of safety and comfort.
Caring for Caregivers, Too
For caregivers, managing challenging behaviors is one of the most draining parts of the day. By reducing agitation and emotional distress through music, caregivers gain a few precious moments of relief—and residents experience a better quality of life.
Coro Health makes this easier through:
- An intuitive platform accessible on tablets, TVs, and mobile devices
- Time-saving with scientifically constructed music programs
- Onboarding support and caregiver resources to help get started
Getting Started with Coro Health
Coro Health offers tools that can help.
- Explore MusicFirst and the Music Prescription Builder
- Start a free trial or request a demo for your senior living community
- Access playlists for calming, energizing, or spiritual support
Our platform is compatible with most devices and requires no technical skills to operate—just a desire to bring joy and comfort through the power of music.
Conclusion: A Calmer, More Connected Approach to Dementia Care
In a world where dementia often takes so much away, music has the power to give something back – peace, joy, and human connection. Coro Health is proud to be a part of that journey.
Let music be more than a background soundtrack – let it be a tool for healing.
