{"id":7713,"date":"2025-12-12T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7713"},"modified":"2025-12-12T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T19:30:00","slug":"a-sanctuary-of-music-for-veterans-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7713","title":{"rendered":"A sanctuary of music for Veterans with dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2025-12-12T19:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music has an impact on memory<\/h2>\n<p>A new sanctuary of sound and serenity now welcomes residents at the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/?s=Lake+City+VA+Medical+Center\">Lake City VA Medical Center (LCVAMC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sound garden honors Jeffery Clark, a Veteran, colleague and friend whose passion for service continues to echo through the space he helped create.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJeff often reflected about his life and said his purpose was to be a servant,\u201d said his wife, Cameila Clark. \u201cHe defined his role at the LCVAMC as being of service to Veterans and providing respite care for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honoring a legacy of service and compassion<\/h2>\n<p>The project began as a vision from the recreation therapy team, rooted in understanding that music and nature can profoundly enhance the lives of those living with dementia. Today that vision has blossomed into a vibrant, multisensory space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe sound garden is more than just a space,\u201d said Tiffany Gilliam, nurse manager of the Dementia Specialty Care Unit.<strong>\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>It is a sanctuary, a place where residents can reconnect with cherished memories through music, where families can share meaningful moments,and where caregivers can witness the power of therapeutic engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Veterans at the LCVAMC, the sound garden stands as a living tribute to healing, service and the enduring power of compassion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/find-locations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">your local VAMC<\/a> to learn more about its creative arts programs.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<p>This article was originally published on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/north-florida-health-care\/stories\/music-memory-and-care-a-new-sanctuary-for-veterans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">VA North Florida Healthcare System<\/a> and has been edited for style and clarity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/143805\/a-sanctuary-music-veterans-dementia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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