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Music-assisted therapy for the elderly

Music-assisted therapy for the elderly

What are the benefits of music therapy for the elderly?

Music permeates our lives; it can serve as a cue for time, a cue for language, and a form of non-verbal communication.

Music also contains many different elements, such as rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, and form. The therapeutic effects are achieved through the principles of resonance and conjugation.

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