Music therapy in moderate and severe dementia of Alzheimer's type: a case-control study

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Authors

H. B. Svansdottir · Reykjavík University

Abstract

Music therapy is a safe and effective method for treating agitation and anxiety in moderately severe and severe AD. This is in line with the results of some non-controlled studies on music therapy in dementia.

Topics & Keywords

Music Therapy and Health Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Psychogeriatrics

Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 613-621

DOI: 10.1017/s1041610206003206

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