When J.L. Gallese's father entered the later stages of dementia, music became a regular element of his care. There were a few LPs of old TV show theme songs that he loved, and they played on repeat… ...

Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found. Top News . U.S ... with the therapy provided individually or in group settings.

FLEET-footed Carmel McKenna has come up with the perfect exercise therapy for wheelchair users and people with dementia – Irish dancing.And the 58-y ...

Music and Memory” examines how music can reduce agitation in people with living with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a structured program for groups of people with mild to moderate dementia. At meetings, the group does mentally engaging activities, like talking about ...

An Evanston-based art therapy group that connects with its patients through music, dance and art will be able to accept more patients, according to a grant maker that disbursed $8.8 million to 44 c… ...

Doll therapy for Alzheimer’s is a non-pharmacological approach that uses lifelike dolls to comfort people with dementia, reduce anxiety, and evoke positive emotions. Alzheimer’s disease and ...

A dementia support group is to be expanded after families hailed the success of its pilot phase. The Living Well with Dementia initiative was opened to patients who recently completed cognitive ...