Dr. Connie Tomaino to speak at the 2025 Annual Research Symposium on Music, Sound & Dementia Research
We’re excited to share that Dr. Connie Tomaino will be a featured panelist at the 2025 Annual Research Symposium: Breakthroughs in Music, Sound & Dementia Research, hosted by CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving.
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Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
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Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Location: The Times Center, 242 W 41st St, NYC
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Register:
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This free and open-to-the-public event will bring together leading experts in music therapy, neuroscience, and brain health to explore the latest breakthroughs in how music impacts individuals living with dementia. Dr. Tomaino will join a distinguished panel, including:
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Joy Allen, PhD, MT-BC – Chair, Music Therapy Department, Berklee College of Music
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Sarah Lenz Lock, JD – Senior VP for Policy and Brain Health, AARP
- 🎵 Michael Sheldrick (Moderator) – Co-Founder, Global Citizen
Join us for an evening of insightful discussions on the power of music in dementia care, followed by an opportunity to engage with the experts. Registration is required—reserve your spot today!
May 15, 2025 - This special event is open to all who want to make music, connect, and have fun!
The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function has been selected as one of nine recipients of the 2025 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards. In partnership with Stanford University, IMNF will explore how music therapy can be translated into a digital therapeutic for young adults with depression and anxiety.
IMNFs new online course, Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare is approved for Continuing Education Credits by CBMT, NAB, NCTRC, and NYSED. Developed by Dr. Concetta Tomaino and the IMNF team, this on-demand course equips practitioners, caregivers, and leaders with the knowledge and tools to implement therapeutic music practices in senior care. Now with CEU approval across disciplines, the course is accessible and meaningful for a broader audience of professionals seeking to expand their impact. “ We developed this training to enhance knowledge of best practices in the use of music in senior care for many people already working in this area ," says Dr. Tomaino, " i.e., musicians, therapeutic recreation specialists, volunteers, and caregivers. The advanced credential for master's-level music therapists is to elevate the role of MTs to an advisory and consulting role in senior care. Only a small percentage of MT-BCs work in senior healthcare, yet there are 1.3 million seniors living in nursing homes in the U.S. We not only want to be sure these individuals benefit from intentional use of music programs, but that music therapists who want to work in this area are elevated and recognized for their expertise.” About the Course Based on the book Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare , this nine-module training bridges the gap between music therapy and everyday care. It draws on over 40 years of clinical and research experience and is designed for: Long-Term Care Professionals and Administrators Recreational Therapists and Activity Professionals Music Therapists and Master’s-Level Clinicians Musicians and Artists in Healthcare Family Caregivers Participants who successfully complete the online course earn certification as a Senior Care Music Specialist , along with a one-year IMNF membership and listing in our referral network, along with a complimentary copy of Dr. Tomaino’s book. Master’s-level MT-BCs interested in earning the Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT) credential can complete the course online and then participate in a specialized in-person training at IMNF’s headquarters in Mount Vernon, NY. Learn More Download Course Flyer
Join us in celebrating World Music Therapy Week and the power of music to heal! April 10–15, 2025
Dr. Concetta Tomaino joins the Seizing Life podcast by CURE Epilepsy
March 26 & 27, 2025 - Join Dr. Tomaino for a Q&A session at Indiana University Indianapolis
March 23, 2025 - Join Dr. Concetta Tomaino at this free community event in White Plains, NY!
March 20,2025 - Join Dr. Tomaino for a Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare Breakout Session
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February 10, 2025 - Get ready to bid on incredible music memorabilia, unique experiences, and one-of-a-kind collectibles—all while supporting the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF)
