Music Therapy For Adults With Disabilities
Research has proven that music therapy provides a wealth of benefits for people in all age groups and with varying health challenges, from children with autism, to cancer patients to those who suffer strokes, to adults with developmental disabilities, and more.
Studies have shown that when used as a treatment for cancer patients (in addition to conventional treatments), music therapy can help provide pain relief and reduce nausea. It has also been shown to lower heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate. The emphasis in the care for these patients is not on using music therapy as a potential cure, but as an aid to improving the patient’s quality of life.
One of the most promising and helpful uses of musical interventions is in the area of helping adults with developmental disabilities. As is true for all age groups with disabilities, music therapy is especially beneficial because it can reach people and help them interact better when speech and other forms of communication fail them. Musical interventions reach some patients who are otherwise unresponsive, such as some adults living with autism.
In a similar vein, music therapy has been found to help older adults suffering from dementia and related diseases. Music triggers memories and emotions, helping these patients regain some awareness of their history. It has also been proved to help them with a host of further benefits:
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