How The Sound Of Music Helps Beat Dementia
Jun 25th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Aging and Longevity, Featured, Music TherapyResearchers in Glascow announced that they will be launching a study to find out why the sound of music helps dementia sufferers.
Studies have shown the part of the brain that processes music is not affected by dementia, with sufferers able to recall songs and music from their youth.
Now a team from the city’s Polyphony project, which works with patients with mental health problems, wants to broaden its research after initial studies showed sessions led to improvements in cognitive functioning, communication and mood.
The charity is looking for funding to carry out a bigger study in Glasgow to prove music therapy can have long-term benefits for dementia sufferers.
Source: Evening Times
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