While other cognitive functions and memories fade away with dementia, musical memories are last to go. Music transports patients to a comfortable moment in…
Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….
To engage and include relatives living with early Alzheimer’s or dementia in family time, get them talking about their favorite memories from the past….
Licensed music therapists can help ease dementia’s symptoms. Here are a few ways to bring the benefits of music therapy to everyday dementia care….
My mother was always focused on her relationship with her nine grandchildren. After her dementia diagnosis, we had to find different ways to communicate….
Concetta Tomaino, a pioneer in the field music therapy, shares insights on music’s therapeutic effects for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s. As science continues to…
A new study explores the cognitive benefits of piano lessons in older adults. Researchers have long been studying the therapeutic benefits of listening to…
Rebecca Atkinson, doctoral researcher in neurologic music therapy at the University of Brighton, delves into the research behind music’s potential for treating neurological conditions….
Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole … classic holiday music to help tap into good old memories. There’s something about Christmas carols that…
Despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, jazz icon Tony Bennett’s passion for singing — and his ability to remember lyrics and to perform in front of…
Music has multifaceted effects on our brain as it can stimulate physical movement, activate various brain regions and boost our mood. When researchers first…
The family of Tony Bennett announced that the legendary singer has been contending with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis since 2016. According to his neurologist, the…
A prima ballerina with Alzheimer’s disease remembers Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake;” details of her past as a dancer remain a mystery. The ability of music…
Inspired by their mentor Evelyn Nomayo whose mother had dementia and passed away this year, three Nigerian-Irish teen girls in Drogheda, Ireland created an…