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Music is very comforting for my husband who has Alzheimer and vascular dementia. I've noticed it seems to calm others in his Memory unit also when I play some for him. He is particularly fond of Polka Music and county, but I've discovered other genres also seem to work. He even whistled a couple times yesterday when we attended the program in the Commons area, a guitarist who sang and played the Classic Country and gospel music for about an hour. My husband used to whistle many tunes through the day, but hadn't done that for over a year. It was so good to hear and see the lights in his eyes as he did that even though it wasn't as vibrant as previously.
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@rmftucker It's amazing what the mind will do and what will trigger a memory. Thank you for sharing about your husband. Music gave both of you a gift, if only for a limited time. 🙂
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@rosemarya That was a beautiful story, Rosemary.
As an update to this previous post, I would like to add that yesterday as we were attending another music program at the Care center, my husband joined in singing some of the show tunes from the 50's and 60's that the guitarist was playing. He always enjoys the music programs and it brings out that smile and grin that is absent at other times. I try to be there when they are having a music program so he will go. If they ask if he wants to attend, he will say no. If I'm there, I just make the decision for him and he always enjoys them, including the snack following it.
Isn't MUSIC considered the best for our quality of life now? Thought it tops art for most people... our whole body and mine responds to it. Comments, Agent Darien
Yes, "Joy to the World"! I need it more than I use it.
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@rmftucker, Thank you for sharing. I am happy that you were able to enjoy a happy moment with your husband. We treasure those special memories.
My mom, with some dementia was able to be at a grandson's wedding. She was pretty much dependent of a walker for back issues, and in much pain. She was able to be present at a grandson's wedding. When the music started, mom wanted to get up and dance. For a while she was able to be 'herself'. I have a beautiful photo of mom/with walker dancing with my son:-)
Thank you for the memory.
Hugs to you and your husband,
Rosemary