
- Cognitive skills: For dementia patients, music has been proven effective in eliciting a positive response and involvement, even when the patient can no longer communicate.
- Speech skills: Music can help slow the deterioration of speech and language skills in dementia patients. It also has been proven that Alzheimer's patients can hum and sing along to their favorite songs, even when they can't remember what is going on around them.
- Stress reduction: Many caregivers have difficulty managing their aging loved one's stress and agitation. Playing music often helps relax and ease aggressive behaviors.