Category Archives: Music

Posts that focus on music and musical activities for people with dementia.

Is it music therapy or not?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

I have been talking a lot about “music therapy” especially in regards to my role as a full-time, live-in care giver for my mom. I used music every day as part of the care she received at home. I experienced … Continue reading →

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The power of music in dementia care

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

Music is very powerful, and research shows it is therapeutic for people with dementia. The Wisconsin Dementia Care System Redesign: A Plan for a Dementia-Capable Wisconsin (published earlier this year by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services) recommends the Music … Continue reading →

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