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 […]
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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 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 […] Click here to view original web page…
Music therapy is demonstrated to be effective to relieve the agitation among people with dementia, but the comparative effectiveness of methods of music engagement for people with dementia is uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the effects on cognitive functions and behavioral symptoms between interactive and receptive music therapies […] Click here to view original web page…
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…
