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Does Music Therapy Reduce Agitation in Those With Dementia? Lifecare at South Mountain Grey Group Scott Duemler Stefanie Jimenez Sam Moreno Darren Reed Christine Serrano Jessica Slaughter Nadia Vasquez We are exploring if implementation of music therapy for patients 65+ with Dementia reduces agitation. How Music Affects Us The brain perceives music via the auditory canal. Various parts of the brain are activated to decode, make connections of memory and perhaps to evoke a motor response. Strong emotional music activates more parts of the brain. The brain makes powerful connections and can literally be bathed in blood giving a whole brain reaction during which we are swamped by feelings, and immersed in the music. The Effects of Music Therapy for Older People with DementiaBy: Michelle Wall, Anita Duffy Literature Review Explore studies on how music therapy influences the behavior of older people with dementia The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)? LITERATURE SEARCH Eligible studies Research Content Reviewed Authors STUDIES?REVIEWED Suzuki et al (2007) Gotell et al (2003) Gerdner (2005) Individualized Music Therapy The Study Performed on an experimental group along with a control group. Music played during known peak times of agitation. Evaluated the effectiveness of the music Therapy Outcome Decreased frequency of agitation or disruptive behaviors Decreased combativeness Decreased use of psychotropic drugs Decrease use of physical restraints Decreased likelihood of elopement ?”An investigation of long-term effects of group music therapy on agitation levels of people with Alzheimers Disease.” The Study Conducted in various nursing homes Control and experimental groups Length of study was 1 year Session material Results Decrease in verbal aggressive behavior No long-term benifits “Music therapy for people with dementia” Study 47 participants attending 3 mornings a week for 8 weeks