Whether in a social context, or at home with a one-on-one caretaker, research shows that music can keep seniors with dementia connected, engaged, and active. Institute on Aging’s Companioa is a ...
Research shows that when we listen to music, it's like a neurological CrossFit session for our brains, engaging multiple areas simultaneously. For people with dementia, this mental workout can be ...
Improving cognitive function, mood, behavior and mobility can all be positively impacted by one thing that you might find surprising: music. MusicWorks offers music therapy, which is beneficial to ...
Some things are never completely forgotten. Your first love, the overwhelming feeling of holding your first child in your arms — and certainly not your favorite melodies from years gone by. They ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Clark Retirement Communities’ music therapy program is essential to the therapeutic care provided to residents with dementia. Numerous studies confirm the many benefits of ...
David Amorim is a medical anthropologist and researcher at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research, which is affiliated with ...
Older people who listen to music often slash their risk of dementia by more than a third, according to a new study. Researchers found that listening to or playing music at the age of 70 and older is ...
Music activates multiple brain areas at once, creating a workout for the mind Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths in the country each year, ...