TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, greater than 1,000 socially remoted seniors and adults dwelling with Alzheimer’s illness and associated dementia in Florida are being given the reward of music, because of a donation from the Florida Alzheimer’s Affiliation.
The Florida Division of Elder Affairs mentioned MP3 gamers preloaded with the individual’s music choice, when potential, are being delivered to caregivers and households of these dwelling with ADRD.
“The music mission helps enhance engagement between caregivers and their family members, and music could assist reduce social isolation by permitting folks dwelling with dementia to entry long-term reminiscences,” mentioned Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom in a information launch.
Division of Elder Affairs officers mentioned music could profit each caregivers and people dwelling with dementia by lowering stress or misery, enhancing their moods and growing the flexibility to successfully talk.
