Every month, prior to COVID, Donna brought her husband Brian to the community center for “drumming and singing,” a music therapy program designed specifically for individuals with dementia, their loved ones, and care partners. Since the mid-1950s Certified Music Therapists (MTAs), have...
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People have long known that music can trigger powerful recollections, but now brain-scan studies show us what is really happening, and why when we use the right music we can actually help keep our memories in good working order. Petr Janata,...
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At anytime you or your loved ones need a consult please contact us MUSIC RELAXES THE MIND. Music has a wonderful way of making the mind forget feelings of fatigue by helping us de-stress and relax. The right music can...
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For me, personal wellness is defined as a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well - being, and I've found that music, by its very nature, can tune in to every...
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Neil, a WWII Veteran - A man who demonstrated love of country, music, a good joke, and his dear wife Vera. I have had the honour of working with many war veterans over the last two decades. This time of year gives...
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This month we have been highlighting the power of group music-making for all persons. To get a full listing of our articles under the topic click here. Here are just a few great articles (the proof) behind the benefits of group...
Read MoreResearch Nicholas R. Simmons-Stern, Andrew E. Budson, Brandon A. Ally. Music as a memory enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neuropsychologia, 2010; 48 (10): 3164 Musical mnemonics have a long and diverse history of popular use. In addition, music processing in...
Read MoreIt was just before Christmas when Harry invited me to spend an evening with him and his family. When he suggested I come to facilitate a music-filled evening he included a very compelling reason - "It is the first time...
Read MoreOur final musical motivator...# 50 Music is individual - Every person responds to music differently, and any one person may respond to music differently at various times throughout his or her life. Aside from some recent research on rhythm and movement,...
Read MoreMemory systems are activated through improved listening, attention, concentration, and recall. Music works to aid our memory because the beat, the melody, and the harmonies serve as “carriers” for the language content (Snyder 2000). This is why it is often easier...
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