{"id":332,"date":"2019-08-14T16:25:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T23:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portolagardens.ciminocare.com\/?p=332"},"modified":"2019-08-14T16:25:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T23:25:23","slug":"music-gets-the-toe-tapping-at-any-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ciminocare.com\/portola-gardens\/music-gets-the-toe-tapping-at-any-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Gets the Toe Tapping at Any Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Music is a great way to improve the quality of life for older adults. Many studies show the benefits of music<\/a>. It reduces stress, anxiety, and pain. It also can  improve immune function, helps memory, and encourages exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been well documented that music reaches those with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia. Music helps people reminisce and go back and relate to emotions and experiences, which is why it\u2019s often recommended for people with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia<\/a>. It reduces anxiety and agitation and boosts happiness and engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top songs for every generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to benefit from music, it\u2019s important to play songs that anyone, including seniors enjoy and connect with. There\u2019s something for every generation, starting with the 1930s for those who are 90+ years old and up to the 1960s for songs to help everyone remember their youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the top artists and highly rated \u201cbest of\u201d albums from each decade. If you like you can click the links to see albums suggestions
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Top hits for those 90+ years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n