Music therapy soothes depression in dementia patients, studies show

Crucial early dementia sign people can spot when walking upstairs

Dementia is often associated with memory loss, confusion and difficulty with everyday tasks, one commonly overlooked symptom can show in a surprising way.

Music Soothes Depression In Dementia Patients

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Music therapy soothes depression in dementia patients, studies show

Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found.

Why playing music is a super activity in the brain. - Charschan Chiropractic in North Brunswick, NJ and Scotch Plains, NJ

Playing an instrument and especially playing and interacting musically is great for the mind and may be better than any other activity. As many of our patients already know, I play in a band called Higher Ground which is not my first band. I have played guitar since the age of 13 and before guitar, I played piano and also the clarinet when I was in elementary school. I have found that playing from such a young age has many advantages since youn…

GP Federation Supports Dementia Tea Dance at the Forum - Londonderry Chamber

The Millennium Forum today announced that GP Federation will sponsor its popular Dementia Friendly Tea Dances.  This new partnership is the latest in the Forum’s award-winning Access collaborations and reinforces the importance of social prescribing and the Arts for the benefits of people within the Derry City & Strabane district. Lisa Heaney, Access Manager at the Millennium Forum, welcomes this partnership.  She says: “We are delighted to welc…

The Digital Dementia Register of Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern) presents an online offer for the reduction of the personal dementia risk with the DigiDEM Bayern Prevention Coach®. The DigiDEM Bayern Prevention Coach® is an innovative digital guide for a healthy lifestyle and can help reduce the risk of dementia. Source