Music and Memory: Music Therapy’s Benefits for Alzheimer’s Patients
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Music and Memory: Music Therapy’s Benefits for Alzheimer’s Patients

Consider one of your favorite songs. What path does it lead you down? What emotions does it arouse? Musical intervention provides therapeutic effects for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease because music elicits feelings and memories. Musical therapies have been demonstrated to reduce agitation, improve communication, and improve caregiver relationships in patients. Dementia is a…

Foods That May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer’s – Part 2
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Foods That May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer’s – Part 2

It’s hard to believe that Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, because it often goes undiagnosed until it’s too late. The good news is that early diagnosis and treatment can improve quality of life for patients and their families. If you or a loved one are experiencing memory…