Music Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease

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This paper presents an examination of the impact that music has on Alzheimer's disease. The writer explores the reduction of Alzheimer's symptoms that have been shown with the use of music therapy and explores future use of the therapy. The author concludes that music therapy has proven itself to be a mainstay in Alzheimer's patients comprehensive treatment plans.

From the Paper:

"In recent years medical science has made advances that have provided a longer lifespan than ever before, however, with that lifespan increase comes a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease. While Alzheimer's disease can strike at any age it is typically seen in the elderly and the symptoms can be devastating. People watch their parents lose their memories, forget who they are and become a danger to themselves with their forgetful actions. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Tapping the Power of Music for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease; Drummer Mickey Hart Relays Personal Experience in Vantage(TM). PR Newswire; 4/5/2005 NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire/ --
• Music & Alzheimer's - music therapy as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, April, 2001 by Jule Klotter http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2001_April/ai_72297149
• Music Therapy http://people.smu.edu/beathard/
• Play a Song, or Sing Along, for Alzheimer's http://www.alzinfo.org/news/NewsArticle2-9-2006-11-55-AM.aspx
• Music and Alzheimer's Program helping residents at Beverly Healthcare Home " News " Music and Alzheimer's Program helping residents at Beverly Healthcare February 11, 2004 http://www.beverlycares.com/BeverlyHealthcare/News/Music+and+Alzheimers+Program+helping+residents+at+Beverly+Healthcare.htm

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