Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's disease can use music to access their past experiences and memories.
Musical memories often remain intact in Alzheimer’s disease, making music a much stronger treatment option. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and agitation.
People with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may find it difficult to communicate. These difficulties often lead to isolation and depression. Music provides them with a way to express themselves and communicate with their caregivers. Familiar music helps people with Alzheimer’s disease maintain understanding of their experiences and identities. Music therapy helps them maintain reality and the things that bring them happiness. Music therapy can at least improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
