Report on the benefits of music for dementia sufferers

New research by ILC-UK’s Commission on Dementia and Music, ‘What would life be – without a song or a dance what are we? examines the existing offer and the future potential for using therapeutic music with dementia. The findings indicate that listening to music helps tackle anxiety, depression and agitation among people living with dementia. Whilst recognising the budgetary constraints of local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, given the number of people living with dementia is expected to reach one million by 2025, the report recommends increased funding and more research into the cost effectiveness of such programmes. The report also calls for a dedicated music and dementia task force, a campaign to raise awareness of the value of music interventions and a national database of local provision for people living with dementia.

To read the full report from the Commission on Dementia & Music, ‘What would life be – without a song or a dance what are we? please follow the link below:

(Source: cCLOA News)

For more information visit http://www.ilcuk.org.uk/images/uploads/Commission_on_Dementia_and_Music_report.pdf?mc_cid=fe968ff5d4&mc_eid=799e63875c