Music has long been more than mere background. Clinical observations and research findings suggest that melodies affect emotional tone, attention, bodily ...

Scientists are gradually understanding more about how and when music therapy works. One of the known uses of music in therapy is for Alzheimer’s and dementia therapy, where listening to music can help ...

NEW YORK -- More than 6 million Americans are living with dementia, and while there is no cure, patients can be helped by music. In this Snapshot New York, Steve Overmyer learns how melodies help ...

Being in the hospital is hard. Besides not feeling well, there’s the uncertainty of outcomes to deal with, as well as the possibility of life-threatening disease. While being in the hospital takes a ...

The group's bandmates are residents at Arden Courts of Lely Palms, a memory care facility off Rattlesnake Hammock Road in ...

Before making the move to UAB, Barber operated Vine & Branch Music Therapy, a private practice she started to provide services for people ranging from preschoolers to elderly patients with cognitive ...

KALAMAZOO, MI — An arm draped over the guitar on her lap, music therapist Hannah Joseph ponders how to begin an impromptu therapy session in her simply-decorated Kalamazoo office. “Ever hear of the 12 ...

November is Alzheimer's awareness month; therefore, I decided to write something optimistic and uplifting about dealing with this grim illness. It needs to be mentioned that Alzheimer's is the most ...

A new review has found evidence that music-based therapy may benefit people living with dementia, particularly by improving symptoms of depression. The work has been published in Cochrane Database of ...

The clinic offers therapy to a variety of clientele including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. All music therapy services are provided by qualified graduate or undergraduate music ...

As we grow older, it’s easy to overlook the simple things that can bring us joy and keep our minds sharp. One of the most powerful tools for boosting mood and mental wellbeing is something many of us ...