Tuneful therapy music to ears of elderly people

IT increases energy levels, improves communication and motor neurone skills and relaxes the listener - if music be the food of life, play on.

A project documenting the benefits of music in care of elderly people has found using live music in residential and daycare environments has a positive effect on both patient and staff wellbeing.

Patients reported increased capacity for creativity, enjoyment, concentration and motivation to overcome physical and psychological obstacles, while staff said it created an appreciation of alternative approaches to healthcare.