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Revista Brasileira de Musicoterapia ISSN 2316-994x Brazilian Journal of Music Therapy ISSN 2764-5541

Estudos teóricos/ensaios

ANO XXV – NÚMERO 36 – 2023

Recovering memories and strengthening emotions: music therapy in the care of the elderly

DOI
https://doi.org/10.51914/brjmt.36.2023.84
Submitted
April 8, 2021
Published
22-05-2025

Abstract

Research in the field of Neuroscience over the past two decades has demonstrated the efficacy of music as a unique tool for improving quality of life and promoting recovery among elderly individuals affected by various forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, a predominant global neurodegenerative condition. The scientific essay in question aims to articulate relevant conceptions related to the presented theme, offering a contribution to the current investigative advances concerning the relationships between music, memory, and emotions. In this context, it seeks to discuss, through neuroscientific advances, how Music Therapy is linked to active mechanisms within the human brain, contributing to cognitive, emotional, and neural development. Furthermore, it examines how Music Therapy plays a fundamental role in enhancing self-esteem and fostering greater independence in the lives of elderly individuals.

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