Singing is beneficial for memory and mood especially in early dementia

Singing is beneficial for memory and mood especially in early dementia:

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Researchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and emotionally beneficial especially in the early stages of dementia. The findings could help improve dementia care and better target the use of music in different stages of dementia. The research was published today in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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