Shulman, M. (2008). When Music Becomes Medicine for the Brain. U.S. News & World Report, 145(5), 89-90.
Abstract: The article discusses the use of music therapy to help treat people with illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. According to neurologists, music triggers neurons, which especially helps Parkinson’s and stroke patients. The act of playing music as therapy is explored and details about the Drum Workshop music therapy center are also provided.
Keywords: Neurology; Music Therapy; Parkinson’s disease; Alzheimer’s disease
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