VIEWPOINTS: the power of music on the mind
Thursday, January 14
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Kelly will also introduce her newest project, Game On! It’s a one-stop digital platform that combines music, movement, games, and reminiscence. With just a few clicks, facilitators can plan engaging group sessions for older adults, including people living with memory loss.
Join us for an engaging conversation, inspiration, and connection as we celebrate another Panther making a meaningful impact in her profession and community.
Advanced Registration is required. Eastern Illinois University is committed to providing accessible experience for all guests. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Alumni Relations at alumeiu@eiu.edu.
Register Here!Speaker Bio
Kelly Willenborg is a Brain Health Gerontologist, music interventionist, and proud Eastern Illinois University graduate with a master’s degree in Aging Studies. For the past 16 years, she has created and led programs that use music, movement, and meaningful engagement to support people living with dementia and Parkinson’s.
Founder of MyMemoryWorx, the nonprofit behind the Healing Headset Music Project, Kelly also established Peace for Parkinson’s and ParkinsonsCurious.org. She combines content creation with direct engagement, designing music, movement, and cognitive activities and delivering online programs across multiple platforms, including Parkinson’s Resource Organization.
Her latest creation, Game On!, is an innovative, one-stop digital platform that brings music, movement, games, and reminiscence together to help facilitators plan engaging group sessions in just a few clicks. Designed for older adults, including people living with memory loss, it puts a wealth of ready-to-use activities at their fingertips.