Alzheimer's patient reacts to music

Alzheimer's patient reacts to music

[tenno]

even though many memories have faded, this piece of music stayed with her after all these years

[Victoria-mgbt]

And she still does it with the grace of the Swan, beautiful

[tasteofjinx]

This warms my heart. I'm a music therapy student hoping to become board-certified after I finish my undergrad. This is the exact reason why I'm studying to be in this field. The faint smile on her face towards the middle is everything.

[nyrix]

I work in an elderly home as a nurse and i got many Alzheimer/Dementia Patients and I always sing with them songs from their era

[RebeccaEWebber]

I've seen this before and it gets me every time. My husband is keen on us forming positive relationships with music so we can use our favorites when we are old.

[mycologymadeeasy]

Me at 90 = plays fetty wap = me head banging

[jcin]

After listening to the entirety of EATEOT, this broke my heart into a million pieces but gave me such joy for her in that moment. Rest in peace 💜

[robertw]

I am not crying just my eyes decided to release some water.

[LOL_MANN]

music is the last thing patient forget.

[CR]

So sad that she passed May god rest her soul… but she definitely had some fun in her time here with us!!!

[Demonetization_Symbol]

I heard music is one of the last memories to go with neurodegenerative diseases. That means that music sticks around for a while.

[drivenmad]

Music is Real Magic. Very powerful stuff

[joyalall]

My mother is an Alzeimer patient who having been a terrific ballroom dancer, moves her arms in rhythm when she hears her old favourites with the apt beat & time signature. Music does wonders to Alzeimer patients as it does to d elderly. I play loud favourites at Augustine Nivas Retirement Home & see the 80+ most now wheelchair patients, smile in awe & recognition. Daily music ought to be made compulsory in ALL Retirement homes.

[apalsnerg]

Honestly, this video is also sort of terrifying. We're watching the last threads of humanity this woman possessed. It's close to all she had. When she tries to remember, it's all blank. Nothing. No life, no friends, no first anythings. Then, a tiny bit of light gets through, showing her the vestiges of what was her former life. She is given a short chance to desperately try to grab onto the light, to pull the source into her space, trying so hard to remember more. Then, it's ripped away. It all goes blank again, and she is alone in her mind. No more anything. This is, truly, the worst disease ever to torment mankind. I pray in sha'Allah that we will find a way to cure it. Alzheimer's is no way for a human being to go.

[WickedAngel]

😢😢😢💔💔💔 OMG, this is so beautiful...Now she's a beautiful swan in heaven 💖🙏🕊

[FRISHR]

She forgets but she will not be forgotten.

[mqdrjht]

she also reminds me of a friend of mine's neighbor. she was a wartorn woman who never trusted anyone but us. her dad was an avid abba fan and whenever she was depressed my friend would play their songs on guitar ans sing and she would light up and say ''Papa's with me.'' she is still going strong

[bigschmill]

Music isnone of the few things all humans can share, and its one of the most powerful and memorable things on this planet. Even if we cant xure or arop thevprogression of Alzheimer's or dementia completely, music is absolutely one of the things that can penetrate that somber and horrific disease.

[PallidTrash]

R.I.P Marta, you were a beautiful soul and a wonderful talent. Im sure you're dancing for angels .

[wendylou]

My mother is in late stage dementia and can no longer speak or comprehend anyone but remembers her favorite classical piano pieces and 60s pop like The Beatles and dances with her hands. I am going to write a list of all my favorite tunes - in case!