Music soothes the savage beast (& prevents dementia)

[Por_sha911]

A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune.

Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to develop dementia, a group of cognitive disorders that cause a decline in memory, thinking and other mental abilities, according to a new study from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

Those who always listened to music showed a 39% lower risk of developing dementia and better memory performance, while those who played instruments had a 35% lower risk.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/listening-music-after-70-may-cut-dementia-risk-nearly-40-new-study-suggests

So crank up them tunes boys and girls!

[herr_oberst]

Pan, free me from dementia

[oldE]

Hmmmm. I try to add a song to my "play list " every two weeks. Usually they are songs which I heard and remember parts of from back in the day. Two main reasons: exercise the brain and every two weeks I go to an informal kitchen party. Some of the other folks have a very limited repertoire and I think others in the room might like to hear something different.
Maybe it will help. One of my nephews is a professional musician. We had a conversation on the weekend about the effect of music in reigniteing memories in people with dementia.
Can't hurt.

[Tobra]

It is savage breast

Ballroom dancing is better for dementia than listening to music

[Scott Douglas]

So today my wife got together for lunch with her sisters and sister-in-law, so I was HOME ALONE.

I got my tape deck going and played some music LOUDLY for the first time in a long time.

Funny how I could remember what song was coming up after the last one played.

Worst part of it is I threw my back out bending over to get the tape out of the cabinet and now I can hardly stand up straight. Guess it'll be a double dose of Tylenol tonight.

[Gogar]

There's never a bad time to revisit this awesome clip

[KFC911]

^^^^ Awesome... thank you for posting that.