Singing For Health
Alzheimer's Disease and Music
The Power of Music on Alzheimer's Disease
From the 'Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinsonism':
"...it is evident that no pharmacological treatment can delay or halt the progression of the disease, and in too many cases, even symptomatic drugs have only limited efficacy. Conclusively, alternative approaches have been proposed and several non-pharmacological approaches have been developing, consisting in the regularly use of various cognitively stimulating leisure activities to help the cognitive and emotional capacity of the patients. One such potential leisure activity is music."
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Just Keep Singing
From McKnight's Senior Living - News, Perspective & Analysis
"Regular musical activities, such as singing, also help reduce the risk of developing dementia in healthy older adults. Studies show when caregivers sing along, their quality of life improves as well."
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Playlist For Life
"Playlist for Life is a music and dementia charity. The charity was founded in 2013 by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson after the death of her mother, Mamie, who had dementia. Scientific research has shown that listening to a personal playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia."
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