~The Power Of Music Therapy on seniors with alzheimer’s, illness & disability~ by AlohaJosie

I know without a doubt that the therapeutic power of music, in addition to the alzheimer’s medicines, played a role in the prolonged life span of my beloved mom who recently passed away from dementia.

In addition, I also saw first hand the healing power of “Music Therapy” during the last 8 years of my belated mom’s alzheimer’s….
The “slow, quiet, and soothing sound” seems to help reduce the blood pressures and, in addition, is wonderful for those with breathing and lung problems like my dad who has both COPD (Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and CHF (Cardiac Heart Failure). The peaceful sound of music also brings calmness and seems to promote better health.

“Stimulative & fast beats” appeared to awaken, brighten, and made my mom more joyful inspite of her dementia. She also seemed to recognize her children much longer.  Music Therapy also creates a positive environment not only for the sick but also for us caregivers. Playing the “Music” that my mom & dad loved and remembered in their earlier years also assisted in calming and in creating a positive atmosphere preventing disruptive behaviors or agitation caused by dementia/alzheimer’s.

Here is a great article that I found by Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America through their research on the power of “Music Therapy.”