Arts Improve Quality of life for Stroke Survivors and People with Alzheimer’s
“Patients who appreciated music, painting, and theatre recovered better from their stroke than patients who did not”Patients interested in art had better general health, found it easier to walk, and had more energy. They were also happier, less anxious or depressed, and felt calmer. They had better memory and were superior communicators (speaking with other people, understanding what people said, naming people and objects correctly).”
An article about the study on Eurekalert also reports that “…listening to” music directly stimulates a feeling of pleasure by releasing dopamine in the brain.” These results shed light on the…
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “For anyone having to walk the last segments of life with a loved one, read this.” …Delores
