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Alzheimer's Association MI chapter hosting event featuring violin performance

Posted at 11:06 AM, Apr 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-21 11:06:32-04

The Alzheimer's Association-Greater Michigan Chapter's Community Connect program is hosting a special event to those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and their care partners.

On April 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Henry Ford, guests will have the opportunity to view Henry Ford's collection of violins, learn about their history and watch a violin performance by Hai Xin, assistant concertmaster for the DSO.

The program was created to highlight the importance of social engagement for people with dementia and for the maintenance of a healthy brain in general.

Researchers believe that musical aptitude and appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities in dementia patients.

For more information or to register, visit www.alz.org/gmc/