Hope is the owner and founder of CCC Music Therapy Center which has been in operation in Austin since 1994. It is now called The Center for Music. Hope specializes in training and consulting for various companies throughout Texas on the use of music with older adults with dementia. She teaches caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease how to enhance and structure their environment through music. Hope provided an historical perspective of the role of music therapy.
Music is used by all cultures in traditional healing.
She gave examples of how music therapy is used with Alzheimer's patients today. Welcome and Meeting Call to Order James W. Hinds, Chairman The meeting was called to order by Jim Hinds. Members and guests were welcomed. Self introductions were made. Gail Harmon introduced Judy Miller, who comes from the Washington, D.C. area.