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Music and Memory Program Survey of Interest for Long-Term Care Facilities

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The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Quality Monitoring Program (QMP) is interested in sponsoring the Music and Memory Program in Texas nursing facilities beginning in Fiscal Year 2026. We are gathering data to gauge interest in the Music and Memory Program and request that interested nursing facilities complete this survey by July 25, 2025.

Music & Memory trains nursing facility staff to use music-playing devices to create personalized playlists for those in their care.
The program uses music to manage moods and behaviors commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Personalized playlists can help by:
• Increasing memory and recall.
• Reducing pain, falls, anxiety, and depression.
• Improving mood and connections.
• Increasing engagement and socialization.

For questions and more information, email: Whitney.Lara@hhs.texas.gov