The Role of Music in Dementia Caregiving Relationships

Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Theresa Allison provides an overview of music in the context of dementia and caregiving relationships. Recorded on 05/27/2021. [7/2021] [Show ID: 37150]

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[banaabekwegirl]

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this information in such clear, human, and layperson-accessible ways.

[grethelmarrero]

Mi madre tiene demencia senil y siempre le he puesto música porque ella siempre amo la música, la disfruta mucho .

[cindyw]

A family member with vascular dementia who is devoutly Catholic figured this out - he listens to vocal religious music (choirs or monks)

[grethelmarrero]

También en ocasiones cdo es por largo rato he notado que la altera.