If you could see your loved one or someone you know with Alzheimer’s disease (or other dementia) laugh, clap their hands, smile, sing or hum—have them experience some love, comfort, peace, and joy, even if only for a little while, wouldn’t you want to know how?

We are a living soul that requires care. Your overall health has everything to do with your soul. So how does one care for the soul?  What are its basic needs to be healthy?  And how does a person with Alzheimer’s, other dementia, or brain disorder, who does not have the cognitive ability to effectively communicate or respond to their environment, care for their soul?

Research suggests that listening to music or singing songs can help people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in providing them with emotional and behavioral benefits. Music can also benefit caregivers by providing a way for them to connect with their loved ones, friends, or patients, especially when they can no longer communicate effectively.