Dementia care: Re‑envisioning the role of music
Rather than “tackling” dementia with music, how can we better capitalise on its unique potentials as a resource for well-being and quality of life?
June 17, 2026
Music helps ease stress in dementia patients, European study finds
Six-month trial shows group singing and music therapy can lower stress hormones and improve mood in aged-care residents with dementia.
November 13, 2025
Can music be good company?
It’s common to experience mental imagery while listening to music, but new research from The University of Sydney shows it also makes our imagination more social.
August 26, 2025
New AI-powered app to unlock benefits of music therapy for people living with dementia
A new app, MATCH, can detect signs of agitation and provide bespoke music to help stabilise mood and reduce the likelihood and severity of challenging behaviours.
September 20, 2023
Schools’ Music Festival offers the best medicine
Sights and sounds in hospital foyers prove music therapy to the ears for Melbourne’s outpatients. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 28, 2014
Musical jingles can help Alzheimers patients
British composer Alexis Kirke uses music to help dementia sufferers remember new information. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 11, 2014