MINDY PETERSON, NCTM

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Coro Health’s innovative therapeutic music services are revolutionizing care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions. David Schofman, Co-Founder and CEO of Coro Health, describes their groundbreaking Music Prescription Builder and compelling evidence from clinical trials showing significant reductions in agitation, depression, medication, and caregiver burden. Learn how digital therapeutics backed by research and world-class neuroscience can elevate the standard of care and improve health outcomes across the continuum of care.

Guest

Today we’re talking about exciting tools available from a company in the music health technology space. I discovered this company recently through the Sounds Good substack by Rob Marshall (shoutout to Rob!). When I saw a description of Coro Health’s latest research and offerings, I was intrigued and immediately contacted them for an interview. Joining me today from Austin, TX, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Coro Health, David Schofman. David is active in this intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare. I’m thrilled to have him here today to tell us about Coro Health and the tools it offers.

Notes

We discuss:

• What is Coro Health and why is it needed?
• Coro Health products include MusicFirst, Sing-Along, Care Radio, and FaithFirst (multi-faith spiritual support).
• Who Coro Health products are for and how to access them.
• Coro Health products are in use in hospitals, hospices, and senior care facilities (including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care).
• MusicFirst benefits for patients/residents, caregivers, and loved ones.
• Primary core outcomes affect Wake, Sleep, Energy, and Relax.
• Research partners and results
• Bundled versions are available on a single platform called Quiltt, a digital service which connects residents, families and staff in senior living communities.
• Resources offered on Coro Health’s website

Connect/Other Resources

• Coro Health website
• 90-second introductory video:

• Coro Health partnered on research with Dr. Petr Janata at UC Davis’ Center for Mind and Brain
• Coro Health Announces Strategic Partnership with Trailblazing Senior Living Engagement Platform Provider Quiltt
• Quiltt
• Rob Marshall’s Sounds Good substack/e-newsletter on the intersection of music, health, and technology.

Other episodes we mentioned or that you may enjoy:

• Ep. 169: Next-generation neurotherapeutics that leverage the power of music, neuroscience, and technology; with MedRhythms’ Brian Harris
• Ep. 104: Outsmarting Alzheimer’s – What to do now to increase your odds of successful aging and quality of life, with Kenneth Kosik, MD
• Ep. 168: Heartbeat Music: Crafting Forever Songs of Connection; with Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC
• Ep. 102: The latest in healthtech: Music dispensed as medicine through a “digital drip;” with MediMusic’s Gary Jones
• View all episodes related to Science & Health

In-Episode Promo

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Coda

David shares the story of Elizabeth, one of his favorite stories and memories, as well as a catalyst to starting Coro Health. View Elizabeth in the video below (from timestamp 2:35):

Closing Words

Thank you so much to David for sharing that touching story – there is a link in the show notes to a YouTube video clip of Elizabeth.

If you or a loved one could benefit from these applications of music, be sure to check with the facility you’re involved with to see if they offer MusicFirst (and Coro Health’s other offerings). If they do, take advantage of these evidence-based, non-pharmacological, and life enhancing tools!

If they are not offered by your facility, request them! Be a part of the change you want to see by helping to spread the word of this research and music tech products, and communicating to facilities your interest and desire for these tools. As we mentioned, Coro Health’s research and study results are available on their website. And you can also easily share this podcast episode with administrators.

You’ll find all the links from today’s conversation in the show notes, as well as a transcript of this episode and links to related episodes you may enjoy. There’s also a link to Rob Marshall’s Sounds Good substack (how I heard about Coro Health). If you’re at all interested in this intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare – follow Rob’s substack. I get it delivered to email in-box every month (it’s fascinating, and it only comes out once a month, so you will not inundated with email clutter by signing up).

You can always connect with me on email (mindy@mpetersonmusic.com), Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Thank you so much for joining me today. Until next time, may your life be enhanced with music.

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