A Son to Set Me Free. Allied Health and Human Services, 1995. Interaction with others is important for people with Alzheimer's. Playing musical instruments in a large group setting works well for this. Patients with memory loss may need to see the instrument demonstrated first.
Music can help patients express emotions and share significant past memories.
The Lost Chord. G and H Publishing, 1991. The author describes the use of music for an Alzheimer's Family Care Center. 2.Distraction- free environment. 3.New focus about every fifteen minutes.