Using music to help unlock Alzheimer's patients' memories

Music lights up many parts of the brain, and now is being used by a program called Music and Memory that helps those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has reports on how the program helps connects Alzheimer's patients with themselves.
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[@dannyyboy4913]

This is just more evidence that music is in fact the closest thing that we humans have to magic.

[@ulfberht4431]

It makes that scene in the movie Coco more poignant and heart warming

[@darthbullymaguire]

@@ulfberht4431 So true

[@Suninrags]

Watch symphogear it's an epic anime where music quite literally is magic and its cool

[@GhostShip94]

Music is a medium of infinite interpretation, even if the tone of it is sad or happy, individuals will each have a unique stimulus on their minds. The music imprints itself on the memory at a certain point in time, surrounded by all kinds of memory reference points, and just hearing it again after a long absence will take you back. I'd still argue smell is as strong or stronger in this respect.

[@tonypasma1707]

Mmm

[@MrAllen-fv9cj]

If I ever go down hill this way, just glue some earbuds into me and put Queen & Freddie Mercury on repeat.

[@astxrism8236]

I-

[@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820]

Yes. Same!

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

🤣🤣🤣...bless you...that was funny!

[@glenhaven721]

Same, but since I’m a child, I’m gonna listen to as much music as possible just in case I get dementia.

[@privacyvalued4134]

We've only rediscovered the most basic aspects of music and barely understand how it works in concert with mental health. Music is more capable than you can possibly imagine.

[@Mano1207_]

Ok boomer

[@malukum8916]

Frequency

[@Marixchatt]

@@Mano1207_ I’m late but like, there was no reason for you to OK BOOMER them lol.

[@badcornflakes6374]

Simp

[@isaiahromero9861]

@@Mano1207_ fellas, is it a boomer moment to like music?

[@blase1856]

For them, it's like a moment of clarity. Being lost in confusion and internal anger, to a moment where it's peaceful and relieving.

[@jayblack2797]

“This is what we lived so long for” IM SOBBING RIGHT NOW

[@milamaximova8288]

The way he said “sadness, this is what we live so long for”.. 😢

[@carolyntorres8171]

The husband’s big sigh at the start says it all. Bless him. Prayers!

[@julesindigoblue4441]

My mother started this years ago. I’m happy to see it’s being recognised!

[@sleeexs]

Positivity

[@lisabullock7461]

My Mother passed from Alzheimers 15 years ago . We were blessed to care for her at home. Saturday was 8 hours of music day, music from the 30s, 40s and thru the 60s and new music. Afterwards we would end with Lawrence Welk. We would watch old movies too on other days. My Grandmother, Aunt, and cousin have passed with this terrible disease. I hope they find a cure before our children and Grandchildren get old. Maybe even me.......xoxo

[@Robin-vi8sk]

You won't have alzheimer because I'm going to pray and ask God for your healing and also for the people in your family I'm going to ask him to deliver you and your whole family from this generational curse "please jesus father heal this wonderful child of yours that you love and rebuke the devils work to destroy your children's memories please jesus remove any evil that's blocking them from thier memories in the wonderful name jesus I pray amen".

[@Carolynnin]

Music is the Magic we all need in our lives! I am in tears watching this. My father was diagnosed several years ago with Alzheimer's and music is one of the things we can still count on to make him smile. My heart swells when he sings along with me and I have been inspired to begin the journey to becoming a music therapist.

[@seapilot4042]

I was doing this for my Father back in 1998, as a kid,( me ) My Dad would look for this record that he was unsure of it's name. When I realized what the song was, I bought the CD and headed for the rest home. Once there I placed the headphones on him and played the song he so long waited to hear. It left me so fulfilled, I had tears in my eyes, the song? Ave Maria Cheers

[@faithdiaz01]

I want to be a music therapist. This is amazing.

[@Imanifaith93]

Do it! It's so rewarding. 💛

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Do it Faith! I saw this concept at work with my beloved mother. The power of music is indeed very real...do it....those effected need this! Good luck!!!

[@BeverlyDillon123]

When a person can't find the person trap in the body the music will. And at that moment it will bring back their memories.

[@Super-gf7vx]

Eventually it will stop working, check out Everything at the end of time.

[@WearTheFundLLCFortMyers]

Proud to be partnered with such an amazing organization!

[@Ascertivus]

What a beautiful program. I have known about this type of treatment for different types of dementia for over a year now and it hasn't ceased to amaze me yet; I discovered them right here on KZbin, in fact. I'm so glad people are able to relive precious memories and experiences as well as feel feelings again that they haven't felt in years or perhaps decades. Absolutely wonderful.

[@j0ellyfish]

So, being young and dumb - people gave some shrooms to me. And being mentally ill - the two don't mix. So there I was freaking out, tunnel vision, crying and not able to talk. The girl that gave me it turned on a music playlist I had on my computer and it brought me back. No lie. Took 5 seconds to bring me from a panicked state to just enjoying everything. Music is magic.

[@Imbatmn57]

People have experienced the same on ozempic, its really scary that we still dont know anything about the human brain and we abuse it like that. I could be a candidate for ozempic but i wouldnt want to have my brain abused like that, my only addictions are food and sugar and i already get headaches so i cant drink or smoke,nor do i want to.

[@Rvainlefty]

That’s them shrooms for ya 😂😂😂

[@Norma-and-Larrys-journey]

I am able to use Music to open my mother’s personality who has Alzheimer’s

[@AljoniMusiCo]

The power of music!!

[@sweden509]

Så bra att forskning går framåt. 👌❤

[@tiwanaloves]

Omg her eyes became so alert at the end… I wished this video was longer ✨🤎✨

[@acajudi100]

Music of my era...1942.. Lucho Gatica, Celia Cruz, Vicente Fernandez from my second Spanish language.

[@trudyd.4169]

I read about this a few years ago. I gave my nephew a list of songs from my older brothers era to try for him. He has dentia, and I am hoping this helps. I have sent him links to this and other videos of the amazing benefits of music on dementia.

[@musicisbrilliant]

LOVE this!

[@kajetus0688]

Play Everywhere at the end of time

[@HeyLOOK-aSQUIRREL]

Isn't it interesting how our parents' music therapy in nursing homes is so different from what ours will be? By the time I end up in a facility, my music therapy will consist of Jethro Tull, The Killers, Alicia keys, BTS, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen...

[@minustaco42zero24]

God this is hard breaking

[@mr.coffee5220]

Music uses all of the brain.

[@donnawoods8039]

The only thing my mom could remember during her bout with alzheimer's was song lyrics! I used to sing to her all the time and she would join in.

[@sayali.navare]

Great work ❤

[@marianna1513]

Amazing how the brain can forget names of loved one's you've known for 50 years. But music stays impeded. The brain is a mystery. I want to see studies on it.

[@analizaperez7332]

True

[@___XY____________0]

This is the type of stuff I love to study. Wanted to do a psychology major but it’ll take a while to finish 😕

[@ENFPerspectives]

Lovely ❤️💐

[@badcornflakes6374]

It's like they regressed back into a baby

[@rayscene5887]

Retrogenesis. It's terrifying.

[@babygalstar1992]

Ya some go far back

[@StayMadLmfao]

Music is a special thing man. I hope that if this ever happens to me in any capacity that I can at least still enjoy the music I love so much

[@sannimcable]

good one

[@elite_tripp1183]

When I was younger my great grandma got Alzheimer’s and it got worse the closer she got to dying and in the last week of her life she had forgotten everyone but my dad who played Jesus in our church okay and in the last month she remembered him as Derek and in the last week she started calling him Jesus❤

[@timfrank7461]

Omh if I get it im gonna be hilarious head banging to death metal as an old man 🤣🤣🤣

[@ROMANXA5]

When i was younger i was on camp and it was fun but on the party there was music and then i missed my mom so the music did that i think

[@cindydaugherty8441]

It works

[@dawncalder9323]

Looking at the news headline about the stabbing was wondering if this could bring help to young people

[@flappysnapp1212]

The caretaker 3rd stage

[@starkfaktory6920]

I'm very sad for Mike I'm 21, it must be so hard, sh*t !

[@rajarebahan478]

Every where at the end

[@captainheartspace6583]

Play NWA for me, if I ever get dementia.

[@soiko1784]

In 50 years we will be there listening to Soulja boy

[@Jen-ks1jz]

Hi. May I request your permission to use this video in my study ;) Thank you.

[@frenlyfren]

Nothing is more horrifying to me than retrogenesis. If it ever happened to me, I'd have them put me down after it became moderate.

[@fermiLiquidDrinker]

I can't wait until I get Alzheimer's so the therapists play my bloody valentine, aphex twin, and the caretaker for me. There'll be so much to sing!

[@f0xn58]

Ironically everywhere at the end of time might be the last songs some people later on in life will remember, will it help them remember forgetting?

[@GoodGirlZoe640]

OHHHH he said Dr. Jon LaPook my ears are not what they use to be i thought he said Dr. Jon LaPoop.

[@NOTequinox]

I thought it was Jon lapoop as well

[@CecilisGrandfield-xj1lt]

I highly recommend it music is one of God's gifts

[@tabvalentino]

Sad beyond belief.

[@jayee42099]

It can be damaging to dementia patients to discuss their condition in front of them as if they aren't in the room. Probably should've interviewed the husband privately.

[@WSelvig]

We reversed my mom’s Alzheimer’s symptoms using Methylene Blue! This brings hope! There is a show on it posted at The Natural Health Researcher KZbin channel.

[@dangeorge5947]

' snowflakes and the return from alzheimers copy 2 ' now streaming on youtube

[@JuicyBurger29]

I bet some psychopath played Everywhere At The End of Time for a dementia patient somewhere sometime

[@milenadivljak9387]

🙏👌☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@janiehernandez7983]

How come you never put Jesus music on them Jesus is the healer He’s the same God yesterday and today and forever more you should start putting Jesus music on them

[@porkchop6021]

@ Janie Hernadez. They put music that they use to listen to, and can remember. That might not be "holy roller" music.

[@sleeexs]

who

[@babygalstar1992]

Amen

[@Truth_Seeker96]

@@porkchop6021I tell ya these religious nuts always have a way of spoiling the mood…