Using Music As Medicine In Cognitive Health
Music is known to produce in individuals feelings that range from happiness to melancholy. But can music be used as medicine to improve brain health in individuals? During this podcast Linda Maguire, MHS, MA-CBN, BMus, a cognitive and behavioral neuroscientist and internationally renowned professional musician, describes her cutting edge approach of using music as therapy for Alzheimer’s patients and others with brain disorders.
Ms. Maguire and her colleagues (Patricia B. Wanschura, Margorie M. Battaglia, Stefanie N. Howell, and Jane M. Flinn) …
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