#music improves quality of life for people with #Dementia
1. Dementia caused by #Alzheimers disease is a relentlessly progressive #brain disease. Sufferers have #memory loss and impaired cognitive functions. Many require assistance for carrying out daily living activities.
1. Dementia caused by #Alzheimers disease is a relentlessly progressive #brain disease. Sufferers have #memory loss and impaired cognitive functions. Many require assistance for carrying out daily living activities.
2. People with dementia are often depressed and have poor quality of life.
Immediate recall and recent memory are the most affected in dementia, whereas remote memory is preserved until later stages.
Memory of music (especially their favorite ones) is also retained in many.
Immediate recall and recent memory are the most affected in dementia, whereas remote memory is preserved until later stages.
Memory of music (especially their favorite ones) is also retained in many.
3. In a study, effects of music on #mood and quality of life of seniors suffering from dementia were assessed.
Over a period of 6 weeks, the seniors listened to their favorite music via headphones and an MP3 player for 20 minutes at a time three or four times a week.
Over a period of 6 weeks, the seniors listened to their favorite music via headphones and an MP3 player for 20 minutes at a time three or four times a week.
4. Nurses observed relaxation and calming in almost 28% of seniors, improved mood in around 26%, and more frequent reactions and stronger social communication in 13%.
5. Music is a cost-effective, low-risk, and relatively easy-to-use way to improve people's well-being.
It can offer people suffering from dementia a moment of joy, of memory, or of well-being.
#MedTwitter #neurotwitter #musictherapy
It can offer people suffering from dementia a moment of joy, of memory, or of well-being.
#MedTwitter #neurotwitter #musictherapy
6. Reference
Music Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia - Medscape - Dec 27, 2022.
Music Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia - Medscape - Dec 27, 2022.
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