Name: Music and Memory: The Accidental Creation of a 92-year-old Social Media Sensation
Start: 2026-03-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T15:30:00-05:00
Location: 345 Main St, North Andover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01845

Music and Memory: The Accidental Creation of a 92-year-old Social Media Sensation

Dr. Randi Lebar will present an inspirational talk about the wild ride she has taken with her mother, pianist Elaine Lebar (born in 1928) who went viral on TikTok in 2020 while living in a memory care unit in Buzzards Bay. Specifically focusing on the magic and power of music in dementia, the talk features many videos of Elaine, and also includes lessons Randi learned along the way about finding meaning and joy in their relationship, in spite of her mother’s mental decline. The presentation is sure to entertain a wide audience, and it will be especially educational and hopeful for those dealing with a loved one in any stage of cognitive decline.
Register here - https://stevensmemlib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-memory-the-accidental-creation-of-a-92-year-old-social-media-sensation/
This program is part of North Andover Reads Reading in Harmony. Thank you to the Friends of the Library and the Trustees for funding North Andover Reads.