2026 Annual Meeting | Melodious Remedies: Music Interventions for Neurocognitive Disorders (HeadTalks)

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2026 Annual Meeting | Melodious Remedies: Music Interventions for Neurocognitive Disorders (HeadTalks)

Date Sunday 04/19/26

Time 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (HeadTalks)

Director(s) Borna Bonakdarpour, MD, FAAN, Clara Takarabe

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives This program explores the neurobiological, psychological, and clinical foundations of music-based interventions for neurocognitive disorders, drawing on emerging evidence from neuroscience, endocrinology, and behavioral research. Through case studies and clinical programs including Musical Museum, Clinically Designed Improvisatory Music, and Musical Bridges to Memory, it illustrates how music engages distributed brain networks, modulates stress and immune pathways, and supports communication, emotional regulation, and social connection. The session integrates mechanistic insights with real-world clinical applications to highlight how music can be leveraged as a therapeutic tool across the spectrum of aging and dementia care.

CME Available No CME available

Event Timeline
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM CDT	Speaker	From Maxwell Street to Memory: How Music Shapes the Brain Borna Bonakdarpour, MD, FAAN, Clara Takarabe

Faculty Disclosures
Clara Takarabe	Ms. Takarabe has nothing to disclose.
Borna Bonakdarpour, MD, FAAN	Dr. Bonakdarpour has nothing to disclose.

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