The Soothing Effects of Music on Dementia Patients

As I write this post my god-sister, Gladys, is listening to a CD – The Best of Nat King Cole.  She is sitting in her lounge chair just as satisfied as she can be.  I am amazed to hear her sing along.  She is smiling, she is happy and she is content.

In contrast, just yesterday, Gladys was extremely agitated.  She was crying, her eyes were tightly closed, her teeth were chattering and her hand was closed into a tight fist.  We didn’t know what was wrong with her and she couldn’t explain why she was agitated.

I bought the CD on eBay for $1.50.  Shortly after it arrived, I asked Fred to play it for Gladys.  Had I known the effect it would have on her, I would have done so sooner.  When I finish this post, I’m going to call my mother and ask what other music I should buy.

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