Study: Music Therapy helps improve "dementia depression"

A new research review has revealed that music therapy can help improve the symptoms of depression in people with dementia, increasing the increasing recognition of non -dwelling ventiles in the care of this disease. Death is a group of progressive degenerative disorders in the brain, affecting the memory, thinking, behavior and emotions. According to Alzheimer’s research, the number of people with dementia in the world has reached about 55 million people in 2019, and this number is expected to rise to 139 million people by 2050. While some medications are available to relieve symptoms, drug treatments such as music therapy are a simple and cheap alternative, which can be applied even in the late stages of the disease. Death and depression The dementia and depression are associated with a complex relationship, as each of them can interfere with the other in different ways. From a biological point of view, the two cases are related to changes in brain chemistry, such as low levels of serotonin and dopamine, which affect the mood. Some types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, have also caused changes in the brain areas associated with the regulation of emotions such as brain ammygdala and the leading cortex. Studies indicate that chronic middle depression can increase the risk of dementia later, perhaps due to inflammatory changes, or the acceleration of nerve degeneration. In some cases, depression may be one of the early symptoms of dementia, known as depression associated with dementia, as it appears that the person is suffering from cognitive disability due to depression instead of actual dementia, as dementia leads to loss of independence and increased social isolation, which increases the possibility of depression. Diagnosis of depression represents the diagnosis of depression in dementia patients that are the challenge; Because symptoms such as social withdrawal and loss of attention affect the symptoms of dementia itself, while traditional medicine treatments can be ineffective or can cause negative side effects. Therefore, music therapy and others are -pharmaceutical interventions are promising alternatives to supporting mental health, and improving the quality of life in patients with dementia without exposing it to the dangers of medicine. Music therapy and a research team from various institutions in the Netherlands have made a systematic review that includes 30 studies and with the participation of 1720 people, where the effect of therapeutic interventions with music on emotional luxury, including the quality of life, mood disorders, behavioral problems, social behavior and conditions. Most of the experiments were conducted in the role of care in countries with high income such as Australia, Taiwan, the United States and several European countries, and treatments included active elements, such as playing musical instruments, as well as receiving elements such as listening to live music offered by specialized treatment. The results have shown that music therapy is likely to improve the symptoms of depression, and it can help reduce behavioral problems at the end of the treatment period, but no significant effect on anxiety, aggressive or perception did not appear. Compared to other programs, there is proof that music therapy can increase social behavior and reduce anxiety. The lead author of the study, Jenny van der Stin, a researcher at the University of “Leiden” and the Medical Center of Alzheimer’s Disease, said this review increases our understanding of the effects of music therapy and strengthens the call to integrate music into dementia, especially in care houses. The researcher added that organized musical sessions can support mood and behavior in interactive and easy access, even in the advanced stages of the disease. On an extensive approach, the researchers pointed out that music therapy is a way to help people feel less sad and anxious, and they hope that the quality of modern studies will lead to more attention to music treatment than a reasonable alternative to drug treatments. They also emphasized that it is necessary to do further research on long -term effects of music therapy, especially in societal environments, as most current studies have focused on care houses. These results reflect the increasing role of non -drug treatments in dementia, which provides a more human and personal alternative to improving the quality of life of patients. Although additional studies are still needed to determine long -term effects, current results increase the importance of using a comprehensive approach to the care of people with dementia.