Music improves understanding, mood, behavior, and communication, according to a review of several studies on music intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. “Music is a universal language that touches our souls, enlivens our bodies, and connects us to others,” says Kareen King, a creative engagement specialist who provides therapeutic and personalized musical experiences to seniors in memory care and assisted living communities.ĭiscover more about the emotional and physical benefits of music for dementia patients, how senior living communities and at-home caregivers use music therapy, and how to create your own playlists for your loved one. Integrating familiar music from one’s past may be beneficial. In fact, research shows a person’s music memory can remain intact even when they’re experiencing the devastating effects of rapid cognitive decline.
“It can be free to use, it helps bring back memories, and it changes a person’s mood and behaviors,” says Scott Smith, a music therapy program trainer and director of education and experience at the Atlanta-based Thrive Senior Living. It’s become incredibly popular for memory care communities to incorporate music therapy into the daily lives of residents with dementia.
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