Shannon Wallace

As an advocate for the human’s adventurous and creative spirit through interactive expression and communication, and in response to the global COVID-19 virus’ impact on the community she serves, professional touring, jazz vocalist Shannon Wallace, CDP, CDC has created a virtual and interactive live streaming and on-demand Musical Memory Care™ workshop program aimed to serve active adults and those of all ages living with all stages of dementia and cognitive impairment, along with their care partners. Previous to COVID and for the past six years, Wallace has specialized in in-person, interactive music, movement and memory group workshops for those of all ages living with dementia/cognitive impairment along with their care partners, as well as personal and customized 1:1 workshops. Launched June 1, 2020, MusicalMemoryCare.com offers virtual/online live stream and on-demand workshops featuring Wallace engaging with participants who then experience full-body movement exercises; memory and hand-eye coordination games; problem-solving games (i.e., mathematics, geography, science and history); humor and reflective conversation – all set to music and/or rhythm. Shannon Wallace is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and is Dementia Care Certified (CDC) through Dementia Care Education. MusicalMemoryCare.com is supported by Barrow Neurological Institute, AARP, the Alzheimer's Association and the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) to name a few.