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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

The story of being a burden has been told too many times': how dementia-friendly theatre is changing the narrative

Music can evoke memories and joy for people with dementia.
Dementia-friendly performances are important for inclusivity and community building. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Music

Brooklyn music therapist helps dementia patients bridge the past to the present

Music therapy can help patients with dementia by triggering memories through familiar songs.
Procedural memory remains intact longer in advanced dementia, allowing individuals to engage in music and experience moments of clarity. [ more ]
Independent.ie
6 months ago
Music

The Real Health Podcast: Paul Noonan on the redemptive power of music therapy

Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish goals like reducing stress or improving quality of life.
Music therapy can have amazing impacts on patients with dementia, helping them remember things from their past through music. [ more ]
moredementia
BBC News
1 month ago
London

London charity tackles isolation through music

The Spitz Charitable Trust uses music to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Music

Purple Songs Can Fly helps young patients express themselves through music

The Purple Songs Can Fly program at Texas Children's Hospital helps children with cancer express themselves through music.
The studio provides young patients with the opportunity to write and record their own original songs. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Music

Purple Songs Can Fly helps young patients express themselves through music

Music therapy program at Texas Children's Hospital helps children with cancer express themselves through songwriting and recording.
Purple Songs Can Fly has produced over 3,000 original songs, providing a creative outlet for young patients. [ more ]
TODAY.com
2 months ago
Music

Normani recalls pausing her music career after both her parents were diagnosed with cancer

Normani shared her parents' cancer journey and the impact on her music career.
Music acted as a source of strength for Normani's parents during their cancer treatments. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
2 months ago
Mental health

This Hobby Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For An Aging Brain, According To A New Study

Playing musical instruments and singing can benefit long-term cognition.
Playing keyboard-based instruments like piano or organ has the biggest benefit on memory and executive function. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

'Who's got the beat?' See NFL legend Steve Young join Sacramento kids for music therapy

Legendary quarterback Steve Young visits pediatric patients at Sutter Medical Center for a music therapy session.
Sophie's Place, a music therapy space in the hospital, was created with the help of Young's Forever Young Foundation. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Wellness

Bizarre device analyses brain waves to improve your sleep

A gadget has been invented to turn users' own brainwaves into a symphony.
Listening to the music created by the device for at least 30 minutes every night before bed can improve the quality of sleep. [ more ]
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