Mentor/s
Dr. Dudley Smith
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Alzheimer’s Disease negatively impacts multiple aspects of one’s life including, but not limited to, physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral abilities, as well as the ability to complete activities of daily living (ADL’s). There are not many treatment options in order to improve the overall quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients, which in turn, improves the quality of life of their caregivers. Multiple research studies were compared through recruiting people aged 65 and above with mild to severe Alzheimer’s Disease to participate in different types of music intervention programs. Through analyzing the following research experiments, it was found that music therapy generally had a positive effect on the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and those who are caring for them. The results of these studies can be useful in treating Alzheimer’s patients through implementing music intervention programs as a form of therapy in order to improve their mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral abilities.
College and Major available
College of Health Professions, Health Science
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
5-5-2021 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
5-5-2021 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Visuals
Methodology: The Effects of Music Therapy on Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease
Digital Commons
Alzheimer’s Disease negatively impacts multiple aspects of one’s life including, but not limited to, physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral abilities, as well as the ability to complete activities of daily living (ADL’s). There are not many treatment options in order to improve the overall quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients, which in turn, improves the quality of life of their caregivers. Multiple research studies were compared through recruiting people aged 65 and above with mild to severe Alzheimer’s Disease to participate in different types of music intervention programs. Through analyzing the following research experiments, it was found that music therapy generally had a positive effect on the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and those who are caring for them. The results of these studies can be useful in treating Alzheimer’s patients through implementing music intervention programs as a form of therapy in order to improve their mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral abilities.
Students' Information
Carlie Corrigan, Health Science Major Global Health Concentration, Honors Student, Class of 2021