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 ...

Have you ever had a scent — like vanilla or cinnamon — trigger a fond memory? Perhaps it reminded you of your grandmother’s cookies. Or maybe you’re transported back to high school whenever you hear a ...

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from ...

Music takes a myriad of forms, from lullabies to national anthems, each with a unique purpose. Researchers at the School of Public Health have discovered that listening to personalized music can ...

When J.L. Gallese’s father entered the later stages of dementia, music became a regular element of his care. There were a few LPs of old TV show theme songs that he loved, and they played on repeat ...

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and ...

The role of music in calming and engaging New Zealand dementia patients will be studied by University of Auckland scientists ...

Music may reduce distress for dementia patients, suggests new research. The findings show music therapy - singing, playing or just listening - could be used on NHS dementia wards as an alternative to ...

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s Immersion Room uses advanced technology to provide dementia patients with calming, sensory-rich experiences, offering an escape from daily struggles ...

Have you been feeling stressed or anxious? For those living with dementia, this is a common experience, but art may offer a soothing solution. Central Coast Home Health and Hospice volunteers recently ...

DOETINCHEM, Netherlands — “We’re lost,” said Truus Ooms, 81, to her friend Annie Arendsen, 83, as they rode a city bus together. “As the driver, you should really know where we are,” Arendsen told ...