Music Therapy

Music heals. Use intentionally.

SingFit

FREE

Music therapy for dementia + caregivers.

Best for dementia.

Spotify

$11/mo

Custom playlists for mood.

Best library.

Apple Music

$11/mo

Apple users + lyric singalong.

Best Apple.

Pandora

FREE / $5/mo

Genre stations. Senior-favorite.

Best radio-style.

Calm

$70/yr

Sleep stories + meditative music.

Best meditation.

Music + dementia

Familiar music last memories preserved.
Songs from teens-20s most powerful.
Triggers memories + emotions.
Reduces agitation.
Music + Memory program (free).
Caregivers play in care facilities.

Mood + sleep

Slower music = relaxation.
Classical proven to lower BP.
Spotify sleep playlists.
Calm app + lullabies.
Replace TV before bed.
Morning upbeat music = energy.

Pain + chronic conditions

Music reduces perceived pain.
Listened during procedures.
Reduces anxiety.
Enhances exercise.
Improves stroke recovery.
Free intervention.

Make playlists

Make playlist for each mood: morning, walking, calming, dancing. Family member helps create. Spotify has "Made for You" algorithm. Music + walking = double brain benefit.