AUDIO – AND DEPRESSION TOO –

Nov. 29, 2024 – It’s estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, which impacts them as well as their loved ones. 

A new pilot study is exploring how songwriting can help, especially for those with early onset dementia. GUESTS: 

Associate Professor Samantha Loi, neuropsychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne

Paul Wheelton, carer for his wife Angela

Phoebe Stretton-Smith, music therapist 

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