The power of music: Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. As the disease progresses, patients often struggle to do everyday tasks. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, an opportunity to raise awareness and fight stigmas around this disease that affects more than 700,000 Canadians. Did you know that music benefits Alzheimer’s patients in varying stages of the disease? Musical memories often remain intact for quite some time because the condition leaves the critical brain areas linked to music relatively undamaged. Studies show that Alzheimer’s patients feel more focused and engaged while listening to music. Music also evokes positive emotions and memories, which can help relieve the stress and anxiety that often accompany this disease. Moreover, listening to music encourages purposeful movement, like dancing and swaying, which promotes good physical health. Listening to music can also benefit caregivers by providing a way to connect with their loved ones, especially with those who have difficulty verbally communicating in the later stages of the disease.
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, help a loved one reconnect with the soundtrack of their lives with the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The Music Project provides MP3 players loaded with personalized playlists to people living with dementia to improve their quality of life. For more information, visit alzheimer.ca.
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