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… ...

For instance, research shows neurologic music therapy can improve speech, language, cognition and movement for some Parkinson’s sufferers and quality of life and well being for adults with dementia.

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.

Music therapy offers benefits beyond those of other group activities, helping to support mood and behavior in a way that is engaging and accessible, even in later stages of dementia.

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… ...

The group will be lead by Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed,, OTR/L, CDP, who runs two other support groups in Monroe County for caregivers of dementia patients. The group will meet each month from 10 to ...

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 ...

Another arts-related therapy involves dance, which can yield significant benefits to physical and mental well-being, even for a person at risk for or diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease.

Jo Weaver-Jackson, Care Co-ordinator has set up groups in three Shropshire towns aimed at helping dementia sufferers and their carers. The groups are run in partnership with the Shropshire Carer ...

Jo Weaver-Jackson, Care Co-ordinator has set up groups in three Shropshire towns aimed at helping dementia sufferers and their carers. The groups are run in partnership with the Shropshire Carer ...