Music is charged emotionally and elicits a unique feeling according to the associations each of us make with a piece of music. For those with dementia and Alzheimer’s music is one of the last memory centers of the brain to deteriorate. Music is anchoring one’s memories so deeply that when music comes its not just the song that’s remembered but it’s also one’s associated memories. Reminiscence and discussion within music therapy sessions become meaningful as it allows for validation, acknowledgement, and support.
