The music could improve memory in people with Alzheimer’s
The memory of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease could benefit thanks to the songs, because people with this disease seem to remember verbal information better if it is provided in a musical context.
In these compelling findings was a team of specialists from the University School of Medicine, Boston, who published his findings in the journal Neuropsychological.
THE BAD MEMORY
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. This chronic disease is strongly associated with age, and irreversibly develops as time passes.
Early symptoms include loss of memory and confusion, but when evil spreads arise personality changes, altered behavior and loss of cognitive abilities. People with this disease often do not recognize family members or have difficulty speaking, reading or doing everyday tasks such as combing hair or bathing.
At the moment there is no cure for the disease, but treatment with several drugs can slow its progress.
THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC
The U.S. researchers looked at whether music could improve memory in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Brandon Ally, the lead author, worked with volunteers to the pathology and healthy participants. Each information submitted heard words spoken or sung and often accompanied with music.
At the end of the experiment, Ally noted that volunteers with Alzheimer memorized the words better when music was present. By contrast, learning of healthy people was exactly the same with or without the songs present.
“Our results support the hypothesis that patients with Alzheimer’s disease better memory when the letters are accompanied by music. However, contrary to what we thought, healthy adults do not receive this benefit of the songs,” said Ally.
Researchers believe that a deeper understanding of the effect of music could open the way for the development of effective therapies for the disease.
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