Abstract
Dementia continues to plague the elderly population. It is a leading cause of death for this age group, and yet we still can only provide treatments to maintain and prolong the disease’s symptoms. Music therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment option for dementia patients as it is almost universally accessible, and a popular pastime for a large part of society. Integrating music into treatment regimens over traditional conversational therapies, reduces agitation and anxiety, improves cognitive functioning and language skills, and improves overall quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Thus, providers should encourage, and patients should participate in musical therapy to combat dementia as it progresses.
Recommended Citation
Miller, K. Healing harmonies: music therapy and dementia. BUHealth. 2024; 2(1). https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/buhealth/vol2/iss1/6.
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