Music is proven to heal the soul. There are so many benefits of music no matter how young or old an individual is. Specifically for the elderly, music has been known to uplift and bring about a positive experience. Integrating music into the daily lives of the elderly increases secretion levels of brain chemicals, including melatonin, serotonin, norepinephrine,epinephrine, and prolactin. Music is especially beneficial to seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For centuries, music has relieved stress and has proven to calm frustrated and overwhelmed seniors.  Below are the top 4 benefits of exposing seniors to music.

• Singing, playing and listening to music stimulates a seniors physical, mental and emotional well being
• There are several creative ways music can be integrated into an individual’s life. It just depends on what illness they are facing.
• Having music play in the background can inspire positive behaviors and create an atmosphere to stimulate a loved one’s mood.
• One of the best ways to connect with a loved one is by listening to music. It’s a great way to develop meaningful memories together.