Can music and movement help people with dementia?
Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. While science grapples to find a medical solution, there is growing interest in therapies involving music and movement which claim to improve the quality of life for people living with the condition.
Julian West helps to run improvisation sessions with 'Created Out of Mind', which participants have credited with improvements in communication and organization.
(Picture: A participant with 'Created Out of Mind'. Credit: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ)
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