Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States (Help End Alzheimer's.). It is a common form of dementia characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functions (Simmons-Stern, 2010). According to the Alzheimer's Association, "more than 500,000 older adults die each year from Alzheimer's disease." As a result, Alzheimer's disease kills more people than prostate cancer and breast cancer combined (Help End Alzheimer's.) Although there is no cure or treatment to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's can be treated with medication, memory activities and music therapy. The main classification of medications used for Alzheimer's disease is cholinesterase inhibitors. Music therapy is a non-invasive and inexpensive intervention to improve the memory of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Music therapy uses various types of music to promote physical, emotional and behavioral well-being. (Covington, 1997). The use of music therapy in patients with Alzheimer's disease has also been shown to improve communication, express feelings, and decrease behavioral problems. A certified program has quickly spread across the Milwaukee area and improves the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients by incorporating music. Music and Memory is a program that contributes to the improvement of memory and the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's disease and has advantages and disadvantages. Program DescriptionMusic and Memory is a non-profit organization that integrates music into the daily lives of elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease. The Music and Memory program was launched in 2010 by Dan COHEN. Dan started the music and memory program because he was thinking about how he would feel if he couldn't listen to his favorite songs when he got older. T...... middle of article ......reCovington, Holly, RN,MS, CCRN, (1997). Music therapy as a nursing intervention. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 35(3), 34-7. Retrieved from http://0-search.proquest.com.topcat.switchinc.org/docview/1024299036?accountid=10249Help End Alzheimer's. (nd). Alzheimer’s Association. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://www.alz.org/index.asp Sambandham, (1995). Music as a nursing intervention for residents with Alzheimer's disease in long-term care. Geriatric Nursing (New York, NY), 16(2), 79-83. doi:10.1016/S0197-4572(05)80011-4Simmons-Stern, (2010). Music as a memory enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neuropsychology, 48(10), 3164-3167. doi:10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2010.04.033Witzke J. How sweet the sound: research evidence on the use of music in Alzheimer's dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2008;34:45.