In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 51 individuals living with dementia who attended community-based adult day health centers, behavioral observations of a music intervention showed a ...

A study found that older adults who regularly listened to music had a 39% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn't make music a part of their daily lives.

Music is often called the “universal language.” It heals, soothes, connects and cuts across every mood and stage of life. But ...

Music has the power to influence our mood, especially in the winter months.

Music therapy involves using a person’s responses and connections to music to encourage positive changes in mood and overall well-being. It can decrease anxiety and improve self-esteem. Music has ...

Meghan Hanley of Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches is teaching music to ringers from the Exceptional Ensembell at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. The ...

Listening to music can instill calmness and relaxation, as indicated by reduced cortisol levels and lowered heart rate (de Witte et al., 2020). A large-scale review of 400 studies showed that playing ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Valentine’s Day is all about love, and one way to set the right mood is with the perfect music. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a cozy night in or a special date, the ...

Researchers assessed the ability of older adults with advanced dementia to participate in non-pharmacological interventions and compared chair yoga with chair-based exercise and music therapy. Results ...