I came across this article, "Sundance film highlights power of music on patients with Alzheimer's", from the New York Daily News today and had to share. As I read the article and watched the accompanying video segment, I couldn't help but smile and nod "yes" over and over again. The use of music in the medical world has only recently begun to be publicized and popularized, but it has existed for years. Music therapy is a fast-growing and important profession because music can literally change and heal lives. In this story we see the effects of listening to music on patients with Alzheimer's. The patient featured in the video segment, Henry, is able to communicate, carry on a conversation, give opinions; he comes alive and becomes himself again.
The article gives a small glimpse of a new film premiering this week at the Sundance Film Festival. The film, "Alive Inside", follows Dan Cohen, founder of the non-profit organization Music & Memory, as he studies the therapeutic benefits of music. I can't wait to see the entire film! Click on the button below to read the New York Daily News article and watch a small clip from the film.
The article gives a small glimpse of a new film premiering this week at the Sundance Film Festival. The film, "Alive Inside", follows Dan Cohen, founder of the non-profit organization Music & Memory, as he studies the therapeutic benefits of music. I can't wait to see the entire film! Click on the button below to read the New York Daily News article and watch a small clip from the film.