Music for elderly people can help promote overall health and wellness while eliciting positive memories and reactions. An elderly person can benefit from music in the following ways:
1.More exercise
-Increases coordination and mobility
-Provides motivation for walking, running, dancing, and stretching
2.More social interaction
-Improves cognition and speech
-Encourages self-expression
-Increases self-esteem
-Dispels anxiety, tension, and fear
3.Better overall health
-Reduces pain and recovery time
-Increases relaxation
-Allows a better night’s sleep
-Enhances mood
4.Improves memory
-Assists in memory recall
-Provides a communicative structure
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