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Respite Care & Memory Cafe Headset Program

A simple way to bring familiar music home to people living with dementia. Each interested person can receive one free wireless music player/headset set to call their own and use at home.

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Respite Care & Memory Cafe Headset Program

One personal music set for each interested participant, ready to use at home.

We offer one free wireless music player/headset set for each interested person living with dementia. Each participant can have a set to call their own and use at home. Donations are encouraged to help provide these sets.

Made personal

Songs chosen around each participant’s preferences.

Made for home

A simple wireless player they can keep close.

Made possible together

Donations help us provide more personal sets.

Your next steps

Respite Care & Memory Cafe Headset Program Summary

Dear Cafe Leaders,

Thank you so much for your interest in the Healing Headset Music Project! We are glad to offer one free wireless music player/headset set for each interested person living with dementia. Each interested participant can have a set to call their own and use at home.

How to receive a free headset

To help each interested participant receive one personal set, please follow these steps:

  1. Review the Memory Cafe Guide: Familiarize yourself with the detailed instructions for implementing the Healing Headset Music Project in your cafe.
  2. Confirm interested participants and collect preferences: Decide who would like a set to call their own. You can print Music Preference forms and complete them together at a gathering or send them as homework. Plan who the point person will be; cafe leaders must submit each person’s final preferences through our online form. No faxes, scans or pictures accepted.
  3. Watch the training video: A short training video, available through the HEADSET HELP link, covers everything you need to know about operating the devices, answering questions, and maximizing the impact of the music.
  4. Collect feedback: We encourage you to gather feedback from participants about their experience and send us a note, photo, or video.

Some cafes create a Headset Loaner Program: Consider using the devices in a short-term loaner capacity to allow more people to experience them.

Donation Information

Donations are encouraged to help provide these personal music sets. If you would like to donate, please contact us directly with any questions. You can donate via single request forms or use the donation button on the MyMemoryWorx.org website.

Playlist Effectiveness

The curated playlists have been carefully selected to promote relaxation and healing. While personal preferences vary, we encourage you to primarily use the provided playlists to ensure the desired therapeutic benefits.

We are confident that the Healing Headset Music Project will be a valuable addition to your cafe, enhancing the well-being of your guests.

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Music Kits for the families you serve.

Ready-to-distribute music engagement for Area Agencies on Aging, Memory Cafés, respite programs, libraries, dementia-friendly communities and others serving families living with dementia.

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A ready-to-hand-out engagement kit

Music + Games. Ready to Share.

Familiar music • Structured cognitive engagement • A ready-to-hand-out kit.

Every kit includes a durable carry case, a custom music headset and a resource flyer for caregivers and families. The case also has room for a mini-iPad (not included).

Add a mini-iPad running the Memory Lane Games app for thousands of personalized trivia and reminiscence games that spark memories and encourage conversation.

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A Grab-N-Go Music Kit: a durable carry case holding a custom Healing Headset and a resource flyer, with room for a mini-iPad (not included)
Case + Headset + Flyer · iPad not included

What's inside every kit

Included
Durable carry case

A durable carry case that holds and protects everything — with room for a mini-iPad. Ready to hand out.

Included
Custom music headset

A custom Healing Headset, personalized and preloaded with the songs that matter most.

Included
Resource flyer

A printed resource flyer to guide caregivers and families in getting the most from the kit.

Not included
Mini-iPad

The case fits a mini-iPad running the Memory Lane Games app. Add your own device — the mini-iPad is not included.

Make it local.

Memory Lane Games can be customized around the city or community receiving the kits, adding familiar local places, history and experiences to the engagement.

Now even more interactive.

Memory Lane Games now includes voice and empathetic AI, creating a more conversational and responsive experience alongside its personalized games.

Healing Headsets founder Kelly Willenborg is an investor in Memory Lane Games.

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