Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP

Email: tjenkins@harmonyindementia.com

Tara Jenkins is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and Montessori dementia care professional with nearly two decades of experience supporting older adults and people living with dementia. As the founder of Harmony in Dementia, she specializes in using music as an evidence-based approach to enhance quality of life, support caregiver well-being, and foster meaningful connections and creativity in aging.

A recognized leader in dementia care and ageism advocacy, Tara provides consultation, training, and educational programs for students, professionals, and caregivers across disciplines. She is a co-author of Music, Memory, and Meaning and a national speaker on aging, dementia care, music therapy, caregiver support, and the role of the arts in health.