Tapping Into Musical Memory by SciFri published on 2014-08-01T21:16:57Z Why do musical memories linger long after other memories have faded? That question is at the heart of a new documentary, Alive Inside, which looks at the effects of music on people living with Alzheimer’s and other age-related dementias. Film subjects Oliver Sacks and Dan Cohen explain why music acts as a backdoor to memory and share tips for enjoying music with the elders in your life. Listen to a playlist of music that jogs your memory at http://scifri.me/XpbcJF. Genre Interview Comment by sheila devlin :) 2014-08-16T16:14:22Z