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…
To engage and include relatives living with early or mid-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia, get them talking about old times. Memory loss does worsen as…
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…