They say music soothes the soul. It also soothes the brain, according to recent scientific studies. People with all kinds of neurological disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are responding well to music therapy. In fact, some of the results doctors and music therapists are seeing are quite remarkable.
What is music therapy? It is the simple act of playing music for people that is personally meaningful to them. While any type of music can have therapeutic benefits, it is the music that has the most personal meaning for the patient that benefits them the most. Assisted living and memory care centers across the country are starting to use this technique, and it is being recommended to at-home caregivers, as well.
