Greetings GTribers!
The Wonders of Music.
I am now one of the believers of the wonders of music. You see my mom has Dementia and after my dad died February of this year, her condition worsened to the point that she may get Alzheimer's Disease in a few years time.
It is hard. Hard for me yet harder for my mom. I know that and remain to be strong for her. I always have to keep in mind to be patient and not get annoyed or irritated if she ask me a question - the same question, several times in an hour.… See More
All I can do is smile at her and answer her again and again and again.
She ask me a lot of her treasured memories that happened in the past because she could no longer recall it. At times, those precious memories are replaced by false memories. Something that I need to correct and often times may lead to her not believing me and arguing with me. When that happens every day, I kept quiet and just nod my head.
A miracle happened. I subscribed to Gysbert Van Uden's Oldies playlist a few days ago. Somehow playing the music made my mom remember her past correctly and can even reminisce with the old music of her time playing in the background. She can remember how she met my dad, their dance together and even can name all nine of us siblings correctly - in order. She remembers a lot.
Music can indeed stimulate the mind. It can bring back memories and the accompanying emotions.
Thank you Gysbert for the playlist, thank you GTribe for the Music Player and thank you Sir Angel Munoz for bringing Music Player on GTribe!
Game on!
I know what your experiencing. My mom has now gotten Alzheimer's. It is tough to take care of them at times. I also get the same questions asked again and again. At one point music was really making a really big difference. She just stopped listening to it all the sudden. We have some really good days and then their are those days she is just not with us. Everyday is a new day. I will put you and your mom in my prayers. Yes, when she does listen to music it does bring memories back up and puts her… See More
in a great mood. I just wish it was not dissipating. But, it appears this is a constant change. I wish you the best. I commend you for taking care of your mom. Especially on the bad days.
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Thanks for sharing!
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That's a great story Jose Ma. Jaime M. Like Plato said, "music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind and flight to the imagination.”
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That's wonderful those nurotransmiters are firing my friend. Thanks for sharing. Story of the day for sure...
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Here you can see in action. This man just comes alive when he gets to hear the music.
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That's awesome! I have heard of music helping in this way before. Really an amazing thing.
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Awesome story. It's wonderful how music can forge connections in so many ways.
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