Music hath charms...

Did you know that there are many advantages to listening to music, aside from the inherent pleasure? 

That’s right, listening to music has health benefits that go beyond the Home Helpers Senior Careenjoyment we may feel.  For example, some physical advantages we derive are:

    Reduced pain levels
    Lower blood pressure
    Positively affect movement
    Calming feeling
    Improved range of motion

How is this possible you may ask?  Let’s take motion range as an example.  Music makes people want to dance & move.  Repetitive movements helps to keep joints limber and stretch muscles.  Also, did you know that dancing to music is the only thing that stimulates every part of the brain?  In many cases, individuals suffering Alzheimer’s disease will become completely nonverbal, but can still sing songs from the past such as Happy Birthday, Amazing Grace, The Star Spangled Banner or Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree and so on.

Music is unique to each person and is a part of our personal history and culture. It is a means of self-expression and helps define who we are. With music we are able to communicate and connect on common ground without using words.  And, it has health benefits to boot!

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!