I thought this article on the research being done with Alzheimer's patients and music might be of interest. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100512112314.htm
"Music processing encompasses a complex neural network that recruits from all areas of the brain, that are affected at a slower rate in AD compared to the areas of the brain typically associated with memory.
and a similar experience of Oliver Sacks:
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdYplKQ4JBc
I very much look forward to reading more about your exploration into the relationship between music and Alzheimers.
Thank you,
Susan Fried Perl www.afterthoughtsblog.com
Susan_Perl: Dear Jean and Deepak, I thought this article on the
I thought this article on the research being done with Alzheimer's patients and music might be of interest. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100512112314.htm
"Music processing encompasses a complex neural network that recruits from all areas of the brain, that are affected at a slower rate in AD compared to the areas of the brain typically associated with memory.
and a similar experience of Oliver Sacks:
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdYplKQ4JBc
I very much look forward to reading more about your exploration into the relationship between music and Alzheimers.
Thank you,
Susan Fried Perl
www.afterthoughtsblog.com