I can teach somebody how to actively listen to music for relaxation. Benze tries to determine what kind of music the patient will respond to, find songs that relate to what they're feeling or going through, as well as songs that will encourage them to stay positive. Staff and administrators at the hospital say they consider music therapy to be a vital part of their patients' stay and recovery. I'm Tom Britt. Benze says tastes in music typically change according to a patient's age.
Older patients tend to prefer big band or crooners, while younger patients like more recent songs.
They were part of their young adult years. Those years have pleasant associations and music has very strong associative properties. Contact the Web Editor .