Dementia Music Helps Patients Connect With Loved Ones

The cerebellum, the area of the brain in charge of musical memory, isn't usually affected by dementia until much later in the life of the disease. Researchers found that although they often couldn't connect well verbally any longer, the music helped patients and caregivers connect emotionally as they sang and danced together. Patients were more socially engaged with their caregivers and gave more eye contact. They were happier and less agitated.

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