How music therapy can improve life for dementia patients in Leiden
Discover how music therapy can enhance emotional well-being and evoke memories for dementia patients at the free Alzheimer Café in Leiden on April 9. Experts and live demonstrations will show its impact firsthand.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Alzheimer Café Leiden |
| Topic | The Power of Music in Dementia |
| Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Time | Doors open: 7:00 PM, Start: 7:30 PM |
| Location | SBO De Vlieger, Boerhaavelaan 298, Leiden |
| Guest Speaker | Music therapist Marian Jaspers Fayer |
| Hosts | Mandy Visser, Marleen Dohmen |
| Musical Accompaniment | Brian James |
| Participation | Free, no registration required |
The Alzheimer Café is an initiative aimed at providing support, information, and community for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Local organizations like Topaz and Leyden Academy on Vitality & Ageing contribute expertise to enhance care and well-being in the region.
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Theme Alzheimer Café: The Power of Music in Dementia
On Thursday, April 9, the Alzheimer Café Leiden and surrounding area will focus on the special role music can play in dementia. Music therapist Marian Jaspers Fayer will be a guest that evening, demonstrating how music can be a valuable tool in the care of people with dementia. Music often has a powerful effect: it can encourage movement, evoke memories, and contribute to improving emotional and mental well-being. During this meeting, visitors will not only receive an explanation but will also experience firsthand how music therapy works in practice.
The evening will be led by Mandy Visser (dementia researcher, communication, and social well-being at Topaz) and Marleen Dohmen (researcher at Leyden Academy on Vitality & Ageing). Brian James will provide the musical accompaniment.
The Alzheimer Café will take place at SBO De Vlieger, Boerhaavelaan 298 in Leiden. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the program starting at 7:30 PM. Participation is free of charge, and registration is not required.
Music therapist Marian Jaspers Fayer