Music therapy can reduce disruptive behaviors, anxiety, and depressive mood. Music evokes emotions and memories, so musical intervention can have therapeutic benefits for people with Alzheimer’s. Musical interventions have decreased a patient’s agitation and improved communication and caregiver relationships. One suggestion is to play music from your loved one’s teens or early 20s. You could create playlists of songs that would speak to your loved one and that they enjoy, maybe targeted for different situations like this one.

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