It can also increase alertness and orientation, enhance cognition and memory, improve communication and meaningful socialization, improve sleep and appetite, and reduce caregiver stress.* Studies have also shown increased connectivity in specific areas of the brain related to cognitive and motor functions. Studies in music therapy with older adults with dementia show that the prescribed use of music helps decrease depression and improve mood, decrease anxiety and agitation, and decrease use of medication. At The Music Settlement, we honor the power of healing with music. This holds true for adults diagnosed with dementia and specifically Alzheimer’s disease. The power of music! A power that touches the lives of all people, all ages, that is shared yet also unique and personal. A conversation is sparked and a connection is made. You are moved to share a thought, a feeling, a memory. You laugh, you cry, you relax, you get angry your relationship with music brings both pleasure and pain. Your emotions and memory are engaged and your body starts to synchronize with the beat. You become mindful of the instrumentation, the lyrics, and reflect on the message.
You hear the rhythm and melody and sense the tempo. The song starts flowing through your mind.
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