The objective of this study was to investigate the applicability and effectiveness of the use of music in providing for positive physical and mental outcomes in nursing facilities. Problem: Lack of quality of life (QOL) has been a significant issue within nursing facilities. With the rise in […]
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Some 43 per cent of people aged between 20 and 49 in Scotland aren’t taking the necessary steps to protect themselves against dementia, new research has suggested. Carried out by Brain Health Scotland, the study found that 23 per cent of those asked were unable to identify any of the protective steps necessary to keep…
The aim of this overview is to present the developments of music therapy in France, its techniques, mechanisms and principal indications, mainly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: An international review of the literature on music therapy applied to Alzheimer’s disease was conducted using the principal […] Click here to view original web page…
The task of bathing uncooperative patients with middle to late dementia constantly challenges caregivers who must balance the important ethical concerns of maintaining patient autonomy/dignity while also meeting basic physical needs. The agitation associated with bathing is expressed in a multitude of behaviors ranging from physical and verbal combativeness to avoidance and hiding. The purpose…
An increasing number of research studies support the benefits of providing music therapy in addition to standard treatment for people who have mental disorders. The objective of this paper was to review and summarise recent research findings in relation to this work. Method: A review of music […] Click here to view original web page…
It’s proof that music has a real, positive effect on the brain. Some songs could actually make you happier, says Dr Jacob Jolij, a researcher in cognitive neuroscience. He has come up with a formula that judges the capacity of a song to make you feel good. The songs that he studied were evaulated according to…
Background Agitation is common, persistent and distressing in dementia and is linked with care breakdown. Psychotropic medication is often ineffective or harmful, but the evidence regarding non-pharmacological interventions is unclear. Objectives We systematically reviewed and synthesised the evidence for clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for reducing agitation in dementia, considering dementia severity, the…
