Remember to bring a little music and art into your life. In recognition of Alzheimer’s awareness month, on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital will offer a one-hour presentation followed by open discussion on care giving for all stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The session will include a special focus on music and art therapy as tools for increasing the quality of life for both caregivers and patients. It will be held in the hospital community room in the main lobby.

Speakers will include Dr. Zoë A. Lewis, a physician and author of the acclaimed book I Hope They Know — The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer’s Disease and Care. Dr. Lewis is also the host of Hope Through Knowledge, Talk Radio For Caregivers on Blogtalkradio. Joining Dr. Lewis will be special guest and contributing author Suzanne B. Hanser, chairman of the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

All are welcome to attend what promises to be an informative and enlightening early evening session.