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I know this is a late response... lonewolf674 Mar 2015 #1
really amazing davidsmith75 Sep 2015 #2

lonewolf674

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1. I know this is a late response...
Sat Mar 28, 2015, 05:51 PM
Mar 2015

But I didn't know this forum was here until today. Yes, from my own experience with my grandmother who had Alzheimer's, music had this same effect as she progressed through each stage of the disease. She loved Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett, so their albums got the most play, but I found any musical artist from her generation were just as good too. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any affect on the disease itself, but whenever we were doing something, like taking her with me to run errands in the car, and I put on her favorite songs, her face would light up in a way I hadn't seen since before the disease took hold of her. It can also be therapeutic for family members and caregivers because for that moment, it was like I had my grandma back again. For those reasons, personally, I think music should be part of any caregiving plan. All the books and internet articles for caregivers always talk about finding moments of joy in caring for the person -- well, this is an easy one. It doesn't have to cost anything, either. I created a Pandora station seeded with her favorite artists and songs and also found music videos on YouTube.

davidsmith75

(11 posts)
2. really amazing
Thu Sep 17, 2015, 10:13 AM
Sep 2015

I also believe in the power of music. I was quite sick a few years back and always in pain and I'd listen to music - depending on my mood and imagine the pain dance to that music. It would put my focus on elsewhere and the pain would be gone and I was automatically happier.

Music is a healer for everyone who needs healing!

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