Dementia care: Re‑envisioning the role of music

MedicalXpress | 六月 20, 2026

As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people's lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioral and psychological symptoms with no side effects.