Music Activities: 3 Proven Ways They Heal The Brain

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, much-loved traditional music and songs are in the air. People in all walks of life derive enormous pleasure, enjoyment, and consolation from music activities.

At Fairview we understand the healing power of music. Our varied recreation program helps relieve stress, anxiety, and depression and lifts the spirits. Organizing music activities is a key part of what we do to improve clients’ overall well-being.

Here’s three ways music is beneficial for your well-being:

Elderly woman posing with piano during music activities session at Fairview ADC

Music Activities Ease Anxiety

Research shows that the right kind of music can have a calming effect on humans, and even on animals! A piano concerto or sweeping instrumental piece can transport you to a different world. Listening to music is a wonderful stress-busting activity that relieves anxiety and tension.

Soft music with a pleasant melody calms you down and puts you in a more positive and upbeat frame of mind. Certain pieces of music stir up the emotions and can bring back happy memories of times gone by. Healing musical activities that you can benefit from also include singing songs or playing a musical instrument.

Music activities have a powerful therapeutic effect on people of all ages and in all situations, including people with dementia. Many seniors with Alzheimer’s or other mental disorders find great comfort, consolation, and solace in music.

Heals Depression

Listening to live music, concerts, recitals, or religious music, are all music activities that help lift feelings of despondency. Happy songs bring a smile to your face and make you feel upbeat.

Listening to music is also a form of meditation as it helps you focus on the here and now. Millions of people practice meditation to heal their depression and anxiety symptoms. The calming music used for meditation does wonders for our brain.

It is well known that deep breathing relaxes the muscles and blood vessels, improves circulation, and helps the flow of oxygen to the brain.

Other music-related activities might include playing “musical chairs”, doing music quizzes, or dancing. Why not try aerobic exercises to the accompaniment of ambient music to make you feel great? They are all hugely beneficial in terms of easing depression.

Improves Quality Of Life

Research shows the benefit of classical music or meditative music in helping to reduce pain in patients of all ages. Music can also help you relax after surgery and reduce recovery time. Music is an important component of the cultures of all people around the world and adds another dimension to life.

Today, medics know that music therapy helps patients sleep better, and improves their mood, resilience, and quality of life.

At Fairview Adult Day Care Center in Brooklyn NY, we understand the important soothing and healing effect of music activities. We arrange a wide range of music and fun activities for our adult and senior registrants. Do contact us if you would like to learn more about our services. We also offer rehabilitation therapies such as physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Feel free to call us if you would like to find out more about these and other therapies we offer.

This article is for educational and informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. For any questions about your own health condition, speak to a qualified physician or healthcare provider.