Music & Dementia

Melody Processing Characterizes Functional Neuroanatomy in the Aging Brain

Melody Processing Characterizes Functional Neuroanatomy in the Aging Brain Click here to view original web page at www.frontiersin.org 1Dementia Research Centre, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom 2Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom 3Department…

Music & Dementia

The Effects of Music on Bathing Cooperation for Residents with Dementia

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…

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Positive physical and mental outcomes for residents in nursing facilities using music: a systematic review

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…

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Receptive Music Therapy Is More Effective than Interactive Music Therapy to Relieve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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…