The Extraordinary World of Music and the Mind

[MBAnderson]

"... the power of music has been particularly remarkable in the treatment of the dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease, ..."

aarp.org/health/brain-healt...

[NuroMod]

At my local Community centre , the Parkinsons folks gather for a) Singing and b) Dancing - especially tango. The local university is also doing research with music for PD folks. They are " wired " up with sensors and one PWP shuffles along very slowly with an assistant.. Then , unbeknown to him - the camera is focused & panning on him... the music slowly starts and unbelievably he dances off with no shuffling or gait issues !! Truly remarkable. Another initiative being undertaken over the past 2 months is PD folks - stage 2 and 3 who are still mobile are taught pickleball !! And their motor skills are improving ...

[MBAnderson in reply to NuroMod]

Remarkable indeed

[MarionP in reply to MBAnderson]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Classic and progressive rock? Keith Jarrett? Fusion? Tomita? No way rap though. Speaking of which have you ever seen the music video with Christopher Walken dancing in a "next morning" hotel/convention venue? Crazy fun!

[MBAnderson in reply to MarionP]

No, I haven't, but I'll look it up.

[Dap1948]

You may be interested in my book “Music as medicine, particularly in Parkinson’s” in which I explore all the symptoms which can be helped by music. The book is available in English and French on all amazons.

[Likii in reply to Dap1948]

Wouldn't it be better for you just to upload a copy of your book to free file sharing services than to endlessly promote it here (in contravention of HU's Terms of Use)?

[MBAnderson in reply to Likii]

Likii,

First time she mentioned this book on this site.

She has committed to donating all proceeds from her other book. No other authors of books are doing that.

Besides, I have zero problem with authors profiting from all the time and effort it takes to write useful books. The world of pwp is much better off due to Ms. Bryan.

No good deed goes unpunished.

[MBAnderson in reply to Dap1948]

I will get it. I just discovered it yesterday. Kudos to you for all you do for pwp.

[Dap1948 in reply to MBAnderson]

Thank you.

[pdpatient in reply to Dap1948]

Continue to do your best for the community. If you can you might want to add a disclosure or disclaimer to the community newcomers who are not informed.

[LindaP50]

Good post.

Worked in home care for many years and witnessed the changes in people hearing songs from their past.

Music has amazing responses from people with dementias and Alzheimer's - those who haven't spoken or smiled start singing, clapping, dancing, smiling with joy - such wonderful - happy moments.

[Kevin51]

Just read the article you linked. It's an excellent read at so many levels. Good post!