My name is Francine Pannella.  As a longtime geriatric nurse, dementia care provider & educator, senior fitness instructor and aromatherapist.  My mission is to promote quality of life for adults living with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or other conditions through holistic wellness and positive connection.

I am proud that Movement Music and Memories, a multi sensory, movement to music program has been enjoyed by hundreds of individuals both in facility and community settings over the past 10 years. A unique physical and cognitive fitness & enrichment program that harnesses the unique power of familiar music and movement to be the bridge to connection, sense of self and well being for people living with dementia.   In 2016, inspired by the film Alive Inside;  I designed Movement Music and Memories to foster a sense of wellbeing and Joy for people living with dementia through connection of body, brain and spirit. - with Music as the catalyst.

 I strive to learn from the experts and share that knowledge and my experiences to assist individuals and their families to become empowered to LIVE the Best Life possible in spite of the challenges a diagnosis of dementia presents.    My personal mission is to help reduce the stigma that surrounds a diagnosis of some form of dementia by promoting understanding first so people can learn to "SEE" the person behind the disease and sharing ways to increase positive and joyful life experiences for peole living with dementia and their loved ones.

After having learned the life story of literally hundreds of elders over the past 15 years, II believe that learning about and using an individual's Life Story in all interactions is the best way to connect people with dementia to their sense of "self", preserve dignity, provide purpose & bring joy in the moment. ​​

Please join me on this "Journey" of helping others to SHINE ON!!