The Brief
- Metro Atlanta Girl Scout Portia Landon launched “Melodies for Memories” to bring the therapeutic benefits of singing to an assisted living community.
- The program utilizes music to stimulate brain activity and release neurotransmitters in seniors, specifically those facing cognitive challenges.
- Residents at Cedarhurst of Canton say the initiative has helped them find their voices and brought a newfound sense of joy to the facility.
CANTON, Ga. – Inside an assisted living community in Canton, the air is filled with a sound that bridges a seven-decade age gap. Leading the harmony is 15-year-old freshman Portia Landon, the founder of “Melodies for Memories.”
What we know:
Landon started the program as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, driven by a desire to share the therapeutic power of music with a population she feels is often forgotten.…