Learn Music To Improve Memory
Let’s go a little deeper into the field of music, beyond just singing, listening, playing and composing. Music is much more than what we consider. At times, it can be synonymized as ‘Memory’. Recent music therapy researches have proved that indulging in any music improves memory, retention and grasp. Longer period of listening or playing music resonates the brain’s cortical and sub cortical areas and make us recall the past knowledge clearly. With reference to these researches, The valley manor care unit of Montrose recently introduced a memory care unit called ‘iPod program’ or music therapy program, where the music is heard 24 into 7. Amazing results have been noticed among the patients as explained by their attendants. "It's therapeutic music for them," says Memory Care Specialist, Brandi Garcia. "It has therapeutic purpose and it ties those early childhood memories to the resident. So often we see these resident blossom. It's absolutely amazing