MAKING Music Aids Physical and Psychological Health in Elderly

Generally, studies of playing music and cognitive and physical health are focused more on the younger generations of society. However, recent studies done by BrainReady -- a group committed to cognitive health and function -- have made waves on adult and elderly conditions.

Learning a new instrument, learning to read or write music -- these activities exercise a wide range of mental skills, with their requirement for delicate and precise finger movements, listening for pitch and rhythm, learning harmony and harmonic complexity, all combined with an emotional dimension, as well as memory.

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Similarly to Preschool-aged children, adults and elderly were able to score better on IQ tests after participating in learning a new instrument. Brain health is vital in old age and allows for better self-care and less stress on families or outside caretakers, ultimately providing a better living situation and happiness as one enters old age.

Making music can also reduce stress which impacts our bodies and our minds equally. Having a new and creative outlet that one can accomplish on their own yields the way for self-satisfaction and happier outlooks.