Music therapy has shown profound benefits in alleviating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It taps into preserved memories and emotions stored deep within the brain, often bypassing cognitive deficits. Music can enhance mood, reduce agitation and anxiety, and improve overall quality of life for individuals with these conditions. Familiar songs from one's past can evoke memories, spark conversations, and foster connections with loved ones and caregivers. Structured music therapy sessions can also stimulate brain activity, potentially slowing cognitive decline. Whether through personalized playlists or group sing-alongs, music offers a therapeutic avenue that remains accessible even as other forms of communication diminish. Its ability to engage, soothe, and stimulate makes music therapy a valuable tool in the care and management of Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
Jun Hua
Johns Hopkins University , United States
Nazneen N Dewji
Cenna Biosciences Inc, United States
Jacqueline London
Paris Diderot University, FranceSubmit your abstract Today
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