Book recommendation: Music and the Mind

Look at Glen Campbell. Had SUCH advanced Alzheimer's but could still play his guitar and sing as always!!

Playing music for those with dementia is nothing new, as it's long been known that music comes from a different part of the brain that is typically affected by dementia.
It's fascinating to witness those who can barely speak or who remember very little sing every word to a song that they knew growing up.
I witnessed this first hand a few Christmases ago when I went out Christmas caroling with a few folks from my caregiver support group to the homes of those who were still caring for their loved ones with dementia.
It was beautiful to watch as these demented folks sang every word to the Christmas songs that we sang right along with us.
There were several times that I got choked up witnessing the power of music in an otherwise broken brain. It was magical to say the least!!!
So yes by all means play the music that your demented loved one grew up with or always loved. You will be amazed and blessed by their reaction.

I Knew My dad was happy when he would sing and sometimes these songs were from the 1920s and he Knew all the words . Tony Bennett Played Piano and sang right up to the end .