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HOW MUSIC SHAPES OUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Date and Time

Thursday, June 19, 2025, 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM

Location

NEST Office, Fireside Room
8008 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA  98115
USA
2065256378

Event Contact(s)

NEST Office

Category

Special Event

Registration Info

Registration is recommended

About this event

$5 to $10 sliding scale fee for all non-members

Music has a profound and unique ability to touch nearly every part of the brain. From evoking memories to lifting our mood, its
effects on our memory, emotions, and overall brain function are powerful and far-reaching. In this engaging talk, we’ll explore how music can support brain health, reduce stress, and enhance social connection — all backed by fascinating research and real-life examples.

Through a mix of conversation and musical examples, we’ll dive into the science behind why music affects us the way it does, including how it stimulates memory recall, boosts mood-regulating chemicals, and even supports cognitive resilience as we age.

Sarah McKiddy is a PhD student at the University of Washington School of Nursing and the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging Pre-doctoral Scholar. Her research interests include cognitive health, the intersectionality of ageism, and music-based interventions for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Her background as a professional musician and educator combined with her training as a nurse catalyzed and influenced her pathway toward researching the intersections between music and health.

Number of People Who Will Attend

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Thank You to Our Passport Partners

Passport partners are local businesses that offer discounts to NEST members

Blue Poppy Floral 10%
Bobby Jo's Plants & Mercantile 20%
BODY & BRAIN Yoga Tai Chi 10%
Bryant Corner Cafe 15%
Eight Bells Winery 10% in-store purchase
Grateful Bread Baking Company 15%
Hello Robin Cookie 15% (does not include large orders, catering, etc.)

Mioposto Pizzeria Ravenna 10%
Royal Palm Thai 10%
Spinnaker Chocolate 10%
Third Place Books Ravenna 20%
Three Sacks Full Free dessert or glass of house wine with dine-in meal
Wedgwood Public Ale House 15%
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