by Steve Toll and Linda Bareham What better “medicine” than a “treatment” that has only positive side effects and “therapy” that is actually enjoyable? That is the “miracle of music” when applied with intention. Music is shown to have the ability to help organize the brain; especially vital to those who are afflicted with Alzheimer’s. […]
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Former KY governor sings "My Old Ky Home"
By Dr. Alice Cash on July 16, 2010 in Music and the Mind-Body, Music Healing, Music in the News!, Music with Alzheimer’s patients
If you love singing “My Old Ky Home” at the Derby each year, you’ll really love this rendition by former KY Governor, “Happy” Chandler!
Healing Components of Music: Melody
By Dr. Alice Cash on June 15, 2010 in Music and the Golden Years, Music Healing, Music with Alzheimer’s patients
Yesterday, we had an overview of the components of healing music. It’s always important to remember that what is healing to one person might actually be distasteful or anxiety provoking to another. Music is very personal so understanding the components and how they function within music can help you to choose the music you want […]
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A Key for Unlocking Memories Music Triggering Memories in Dementia Patients: With the help of some old familiar tunes, advanced-dementia patients at Beth Abraham Family of Health Services in New York are reconnecting with their memories and with each other in ways that may seem surprising for those with degenerative brain diseases. . But with […]
7 Tips for Using Music with Alzheimer's Patients
For the past 20 years I have worked actively with elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well. Let me tell you that the treatment and methods have really changed and improved during that time too. What brought me to this work was actually an assignment from my department chair and mentor, […]