An article in the WSJ (11/17/2009) presents a compelling report of how music appears to help patients, from stroke victims to dementia patients, recall memories -- or in some cases help regain skills. Stroke victims have been aided in recovery by music as they recovered walking skills. Dementia patients have recovered seemingly lost memories and even regained some cognitive function with the aid of music -- even when they've lost memories of names and faces.
The power of music...
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