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Impact of Music Therapy on Alzheimer Symptoms
Take-home Points
• The largest study of its kind has provided the first evidence that the M&M [Music and Memory] individualized music program may help decrease antipsychotic and anxiolytic use, and improve behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia among long-stay nursing home residents with ADRD.
• M&M provides residents with listening devices like iPods and personalized music playlists based on their personal histories and music preferences.
• More research is needed to identify which individuals may benefit most from the program and the types of improvements they are likely to experience.