Sound for Dementia
The Sound Healing Research Foundation in association with Globe Sound Healing Institute (a State Approved College for over 20 years) and the Medical Sound Association (with over 1000 doctors and Sound Therapists) has created a detailed treatment program with Sound, Music and Vibration for Dementia. This program has been implemented for over a year at the Collabria center for Dementia in Napa, California (now Providence Adult Day Health) with incredibly effective documented results.
The center has over 130 day attendees (participants) and the protocols have calmed the entire facility down dramatically. Anxiety overall is down around 50%.
The various exercises have also helped to light people up in amazing ways.
And… the staff is now much more peaceful themselves — not only from playing the sounds and music, but also from working with sound themselves.
To learn more about dementia causes and how our program works see the protocols and evidence below.
We are here to help implement the same program in centers around the world. Contact us below.
How it Works
Video Overview of the Sound for Dementia Program at Providence
Just like a brain Injury, the brain goes into a chaotic vibration when Alzheimer’s is present. Sound, music and vibration create a stable and consistent vibration of calm alertness. When we use sound for Brainwave Entrainment, we can entrain the brain back into its natural state of peace and awake. All 5 Brainwave states can be extremely helpful for moving the clock back in the progression of Dementia and bringing back some coherence.
Early Stages – The latest research shows that brain activation is critical. All of the exercises are designed to get more blood flow to the brain. Music and exercises that activate the brain are helpful, but it is important to not overwhelm.
Later Stages – In later stages it is easy to be triggered into anxiety. Therefore, sounds and music that are more calming are used with detailed awareness of when it could be too much. Consistent tones and rhythms create coherence, peace and stability.
Who We Are
David Gibson
David Gibson is the founder and director of the Globe Sound Healing Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area (and online), offering Individual Classes and State approved Certificate Programs in Sound Healing and Therapy and also Audio Recording. David has written the #1 selling books in both the fields of Audio Recording, “The Art of Mixing,” “The Art of Producing,” and Sound Healing, “The Complete Guide to Sound Healing” www.CompleteGuidetoSoundHealing.com He is also a top selling producer of Sound Healing music www.SoundHealingCenter.com/store/music/His music is in many hospitals around the country including Boston General and U.C. Medical Center.
He also runs the Sound Therapy Center at the Institute (and online) offering 15 types of sound healing treatments www.SoundTherapyCenter.com
David has produced 16 International Sound Healing Conferences and is also the founder of the Sound Healing Research Foundation, which is researching sound for Pain, Sleep, PTSD, Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dementia, Anxiety, Depression and Grief. He has now setup the Medical Sound Association to figure how to cure every disease in the world with sound, music and vibration.
Sound Healing Research Foundation
www.SoundHealingResearchFoundation.org
The Sound Healing Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation devoted to the advancement of sound healing and therapy in health care and general well being, as well as developing research projects and disseminating what we learn to the public. We are striving to further raise mainstream public awareness to bring sound healing to more hospitals and homes. The Foundation acts as a central library and information center for all research in the field of Sound Healing and Therapy, and also provides information and resources for others to develop independent research projects.
Globe Sound Healing Institute
www.SoundHealingCenter.com
Globe Institute is a State approved College with over 20 instructors for over 20 years in Sausalito (just outside of San Francisco). The Institute offers in-person classes and online classes in Sound Healing and Therapy and also Audio Recording.
Medical Sound Association
www.MedicalSoundAssociation.com
The Medical Sound Association is a group of over 1000 doctors and sound therapists coming together to develop detailed guidelines for carrying out research using sound and music to cure every disease in the world and bring sound into the Medical side of hospitals. The association has created detailed treatment plans for • ADD/ADHD • Addiction • Anxiety • Grief • Autism • Cancer • Dementia • Pain • PTSD • Anger • Schizophrenia
• Traumatic Brain Injuries • Thyroid Issues • Adrenal Issues • Sleep • Suicide • End of Life.
Each treatment plan includes Medical Details, Theoretical Approach, Safety Guidelines, Intake Questions, Sound Healing Treatment Examples, and Homework.
The Association holds meetings bi-monthly to create treatment plans for common physical, mental and emotional issues.
To join the Association and meetings for free go to MedicalSoundAssociation.com/#contact
Techniques & Protocols
Description of how sound helps those suffering from dementia
followed by specific techniques/protocols that have been proven to
bring relief to patients and caregivers alike.
PLAYING MUSIC THEY LOVE
It is well known that playing music they loved in the past can totally wake them up. However, there is a whole array of Sound Healing Music that is incredibly effective for a wide range of Mental and Emotional issues. We take each participant through a detailed process to find the music they love the most. We then create a playlist on their own MP3 player so they can listen to it and get lit up whenever they like.
FINDING AND PLAYING INSTRUMENTS THEY LOVE
We follow a detailed process to find and document the Sound Healing Instruments that they love. We then do one-on-one treatments and concerts with only the instruments they love. Sound Healing Instruments are the best at creating a peaceful state because they are all stable and consistent sounds, which is the definition of peace.
PLAYING MUSIC TUNED TO THEIR BRAIN
Over 20 years the Sound Healing Research Foundation has developed a protocol for finding the tempo of the rhythm of the brain for a person when in peace and homeostasis. We then play music with Binaural Beats for Brainwave Entrainment tuned precisely to the person’s brain in Delta (for sleep), Theta (creativity), Alpha (presence, alertness and learning), Beta (thinking and overcoming ADHD), and Gamma (blissing out). Tuning these rhythms to a person has shown to be profoundly effective in overcoming anxiety and lighting up the brain.
INTERACTIVE JAM SESSIONS
The definition a Sound Healing instrument is an instrument that just about anyone can play. After testing to see what instruments they can play, we have those that are higher functioning play together with everyone. Playing instruments is effective in that it requires movement that activates and synchronizes the left and right sides of the brain as they use both hands to play. You should see how lit up and joyful they get.
SOUND LOUNGE OR BASS VEST
The Sound Lounge is a lounge with transducers (like subwoofers) built into the lounge. The Bass Vest is a vest with 6 transducers that also vibrate the body powerfully. It vibrates the person with the bass of the song into a profoundly peaceful state while listening to the same music in speakers or headphones. It overcomes anxiety profoundly. it is also really good for overcoming a wide range of pain. But most importantly it lights people up like a Christmas Tree with the love and joy that is instilled in David Gibson’s music.
TUNING FORKS AND VIBROACOUSTICS PODS
Tuning forks are played on right on specific parts of the body for pain reduction. When using the Bass Strap, we play frequency files through the device (You don’t listen to them). These are the most well researched frequencies in the field of Sound Healing Medicine. We have Music Files for muscles, nerves, tendons, ligament, bones, brain, endocrine glands, circulatory system, respiratory system, arthritis, asthma and depression.
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION WITH SOUND
We walk everyone through a detailed process on how to express emotions nonverbally with the voice. We begin with call and response to get everyone comfortable making all of the sounds of the full range of emotions (including love). We then have everyone make the sound of how they are feeling. This is extremely helpful for those that are at the stage where they can’t find the words to express themselves. They can now make the sound of how they are feeling and communicate again.
PLAYING MUSIC TUNED TO SPECIFIC FREQUENCIES: 40 HERTZ AND CYMATIC FREQUENCIES
Detailed clinical research has shown that 40 Hertz flashing infrared light is quite effective at reversing symptoms of Dementia (see the research paper and video below). There is also a Free download of the song below. David’s Frequency CD for the Brain has woken people up.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Caregivers are taught detailed safety protocols especially for those that are really fragile or sensitive.
The Benefits
SOUND AND MUSIC CALMING BENEFITS
Stable consistent sounds and flowing music overcome chaotic vibrations in the brain creating peace and coherence throughout the brain, emotions and whole body.
SOUND AND MUSIC ACTIVATING BENEFITS
Activating sounds and music send more blood flow to the brain. Making sounds and playing instruments wake up the brain and synchronize the left and right brains.
BENEFITS OF PLAYING MUSIC IN A GROUP
Playing music together creates synchrony in the brain. Playing instruments lights up and balances the right and left brain. It also affects behavior in positive ways and instills a sense of joy.
LISTENING TO MUSIC YOU LOVE
Playback of music they love, both past and current, improves mood and cognition.
40 HERTZ BENEFITS
Infrared light flashing at 40 hertz and music tuned to 40 hertz have shown profound benefits in lab studies for activating neurons in the brain. Free download of the song below.
FINDING YOUR HOME NOTE BENEFITS
Tuning music and brainwave entrainment to a person’s brain, gets the person back to calmness for sleep, peace for an active creative mind, alertness and presence in the moment, and being able to think clearly again.
SOUND ON THE BODY BENEFITS
Stable consistent vibration physically on the body overcomes chaotic vibrations of pain, tension and stress in the body, and calms thoughts and emotions at the same time.
VIBROACOUSTICS ON PAIN BENEFITS
Nerves can handle and transmit only one piece of information. When you fill up the nerve with sound there is no room for the pain information to be transmitted. Sound on pain or around areas of pain relieves pain in 72% of the cases.
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
Learning to express emotions with the voice without words opens up a natural avenue of communication that is sincere and heartfelt. Working with the voice to release stuck emotions can provide a profound sense of peace and happiness throughout a person’s system.
Testimonials
HEADACHE
3/22/24: Patient was assessed to home note of F#. He stated that he has had a headache all day. After playing his Awakening to F#, staff played, “Headache Relief”. Patient stated that his headache started to ease after about 5 minutes. 10 minutes into treatment, he stated that his headache was continuing to diminish. Transitioned to “Unconditional Love” for the cool down.
CONFUSION/ANXIETY
6/11/24: Patient was invited into the Sound Lounge and readily accepted. He wanted to sit in the chair rather than lay on the bed. Facilitator played Pachelbel’s Cannon He liked the weight of the blanket, but didn’t want the vibrating pillow as he stated that, “it was too heavy.” Patient asked what the room was for and then talked about his career and time on an LST during WWII. He repeatedly spoke of North Carolina where he stated he worked in manufacturing. As he spoke, he was calm with no signs of agitation.
DEMENTIA
I have dementia and using the brainwave CDs has set back the clock in years – Jonathan
VERY DEPRESSED
A#/Bb Very Depressed 3/28/24: Morgan stated that her right hand is hurting after receiving accupunture on Tuesday. Played “Impinged Nerve” with sound pillow supporting her hand. After 4x, she wanted to go onto mood elevation. Played her home tone “Awakening” song. She stated that she could feel it throughout her whole body in a positive way.
6/14/24: Morgan’s pre-treatment pain levels were 6 (emotional) and 6 (physical) out of 10. Started with her Awakening home note song and moved to “Muscle Pain Elimination” for her right arm. She used the vibarating pillow. Post-treatment pain levels were 4.
STAFF RECOMMENDED FOR DEPRESSION
3/13/2024: During assessment, patient was unable to follow instructions for determaining home tone. Staff determained based on body metabolism and chest movement, patient’s note is probably an F. Played “Low Mood” and it elevated his talking. Switched to “Calm Sleep” and patient’s talking stopped and he rested until his bus arrived.
CURIOUS TO LEARN
Patient responded very positively to the assessment of her home tone and could easily identify the notes that were positive from ones that were negative. She described the feeling of ocean waves like she used to experience living on Maui. “The sounds make me feel comfortable. It feels like I’m flying.” Patient described right shoulder pain that went away during playing “Awakening in A”.
This is an interview with Veronna Ladd, Community Educator at Providence Adult Day Health in Napa Valley, which is the day facility for patients suffering from dementia, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, pain and more.
This daycare program provides sound concerts, jam sessions, Sound Lounge sessions, tuning fork therapy and more to the patients, while simultaneously giving respite to the caregivers who are often overworked and not taking time for themselves.
The results described here are amazing.
Alexandra Lorraine does Sound Healing energy workshops with all of the instruments at Providence. Here he shares her observations of how sound therapy and music is positively affecting participants.
Michele Venegas is a graduate of Globe Institute who researched the effectiveness of using the 40 Hertz frequency for Dementia patients. The results are inspiring and positive.
Free Download
Song Tuned to 40 Hertz
This song is tuned to a concert pitch 40 Hertz which has been shown in clinical trials to be helpful for Dementia. The rhythms in the song are also mathematically based on 40 Hertz also. The low drone is 40 Hertz and is even more effective when using VibroAcoustics devices like the Sound Lounge, Sound Table, Sound Pillow/Dolphin, or Bass Vest.
The song also has Binaural Beats based on 40 Hertz in Alpha.
It will entrain the brain into Alpha, which is the best brainwave state for alertness, awake, present and good for learning — the very best for Dementia.
Both 10 and 20 minute versions
WAV version for the Computer (better quality but bigger file) – CLICK HERE
MP3 Version for the Phone – CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for download instructions
More Detailed Treatment Plan for Sound for Dementia
Our Medical Sound Association includes over 1000 doctors and sound therapists meeting bi-monthly to create treatment plans for a wide range of issues.
To see the detailed treatment plan for Sound for Dementia CLICK HERE.
Purchase Full Package
for Centers Working with Dementia
The full package includes the following
Sound Healing Instruments
You can purchase the full list below or get just individual instruments.
Let us know and we can get creative with the packages.
Sound Healing Technologies
Brainwave Assessment Kit to find the rhythm of a person’s brain where they are at peace and play music tuned to their brain.
VibroAcoustic devices to vibrate a person back into peace and coherence in both the brain and the body.
Personal Training
40 hours of training on:
1. How to set everything up
2. How to play all of the instruments and test participants for instruments and music they like
3. How to do a sound healing session with all instruments and voice
4. How to do a Brainwave Assessment
5. How to do and teach Emotional Expression with the Voice
We recommend that you assign one person to be the Sound Healing Manager. This person will learn techniques from all the protocols. We can also do group trainings over zoom or in person.
Ongoing Support
We are here to answer questions and help with issues.
Ongoing Research
Access to all of our clinical research studies and new technologies and techniques as we learn more.
Sound Lounge, Brainwave and Instrument Package with 40 hours of Training - $12,366
– Detailed Documents on How to Implement the Program
– 40 Hours of Training
– Sound Lounge
– Sound Pillow
– Surround Sound System with Speaker Stands
– 1 Bass Strap
– 1 Pair of Headphones
– 3 Frosted Bowls
– 2 Tibetan Bowls
– 1 Rav Drum
– 1 Frame Drum
– 2 Koshi Chimes
– 1 Freenote Xylophone
– 2 Tuning Forks
– Brainwave Assessment Kit
Bass Vest, Brainwave and Instrument Package with 40 hours of Training - $8,478
– Detailed Documents on How to Implement the Program
– 40 Hours of Training
– Bass Vest
– Surround Sound System with Speaker Stands
– 1 Bass Strap
– 1 Pair of Headphones
– 3 Frosted Bowls
– 2 Tibetan Bowls
– 1 Rav Drum
– 1 Frame Drum
– 2 Koshi Chimes
– 1 Freenote Xylophone
– 2 Tuning Forks
– Brainwave Assessment Kit
Sound Healing Instruments included in the Full Package
Available Individually
FROSTED CRYSTAL BOWLS - $765 for 3
Crystal bowls create a style consistent vibration of peace and are really good to tone (sing along) with.
Easy for anyone to play but fragile.
We recommend 3 that create a beautiful chord. One 18″, 14″ and 10″
TIBETAN BOWLS - $400 for 2
Handmade Tibetan Bowls create a stable consistent vibration and remind us of sacred energy of the East.
Anyone can play a Tibetan Bowl. Just hit it with the mallet.
We recommend 2 that create a beautiful chord and melody along with the frosted bowls.
SANSULA KALIMBA - $208
One of the softest sounding instruments played with the fingers.
The wood chamber can be placed on the body where it vibrates and resonates.
Many can play it when you hold it in front of them.
ELK FRAME DRUM - $160
Stable consistent rhythms create peace and harmony in the brain and body.
Easy for anyone to play in the lap. Sometimes someone needs to hold it in their lap.
RAV TONGUE DRUM with BAG - $1300
Such a soft beautiful sound when played with the hands.
There are no bad notes so just about anyone can play it in the lap.
Sometimes someone needs to hold it in their lap.
FREENOTE XYLOPHONE - $285
After testing 100’s of participants the Freenote is the #1 favorite choice for quality of sound for those with dementia.
KOSHI CHIMES - $77 each
There is no more angelic of a sound.
We recommend 2 that can be played around the ears.
TUNING FORKS - $65 each
You can move the forks around the body or place the stem right on the body.
Especially good for pain and arthritis.
We recommend two forks tuned to auspicious frequencies of nature.
Technologies
BRAINWAVE ASSESSMENT KIT - $888
Everything you need to determine a person’s metabolism rate when at peace.
With 48 Music Files in Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma in all 12 keys that can be distributed.
SOUND LOUNGE PRO PACKAGE with PILLOW, HEADPHONES AND WAV PLAYER with 24 SONGS - $5200
Lounge with 4 powerful bass transducers mounted inside and Pillow to go on top. The Lounge may lay down flat or be set up like a chair.
Comes with headphones and a small WAV Player loaded with all of our music and healing frequencies.
SOUND PILLOW - $485
Vibrating Pillow with 4 powerful bass transducers inside. Especially effective when used with the Sound Lounge so you are sandwiched between the vibrating lounge below and the pillow on top. Can also be placed on top of someone in a wheel chair.
Comes with 6 songs.
BASS VEST - $340
Put it on like a vest. Has 6 powerful bass transducers that go right on the body. You can sit up or lay down or even walk around. Comes with headphones and 6 songs. Especially effective for pain.
BASS STRAP - $280
One bass transducer that can be placed on a localized spot for pain.
Comes with 6 songs.
5.1 SURROUND SOUND STEREO SYSTEM with SPEAKER STANDS - $990
Sound fills the room so no one has to wear headphones.
Techniques and Technologies
for Home Use
You can use the following techniques and technologies in your own home.
CWe recommend the following techniques and technologies from above:
Brainwave Assessment
Done over Zoom. You receive 4 Music Files in
delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma tuned to your brain.
VibroAcoustics
Sound Lounges, Tables, Vests, Pillows and Straps
Wake up the body and mind.
Sound Healing Music
Check out our music at https://soundhealingcenter.com/store/music/mus/
Sound Healing Instruments
We can do a test on Zoom to see what instruments a person resonates with.
Emotional Expression with the Voice
We can do Zoom call to learn and practice.
Sound for Dementia
More Info
or thoughts / comments
You can find more details on how to use sound on many issues at the
Medical Sound Association
Part of the Sound Healing Research Foundation
a 510(c)(3) Organization
www.MedicalSoundAssociation.com/integrative-sound