Thursday, 16 April 2015

How can music help people who have Alzheimer's disease?

Limited research suggests that listening to music can benefit people who have Alzheimer's disease in various ways.

For example, music can:

Music can also benefit caregivers by reducing anxiety, lightening the mood and providing a way to connect with loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease — especially those who have difficulty communicating.

If you'd like to use music to help a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease, consider these tips:

Keep in mind that music might not affect your loved one's behavior or quality of life and that further research on music and Alzheimer's disease is needed.

With

Glenn Smith, Ph.D.

Source : mayoclinic[dot]org
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