Music Based Cognitive Exercises in Individuals with Dementia

Dementia is a neurological disorder characterised by gradual decline in symptoms of multiple cognitive functions, emotional control and social behaviour. As the age progresses age-related neurodegenerative changes occurs, which can causedamage to the brain cells and restricts the ability of the brain cells to communicate with each other, leading to disturbed thinking, behavioural control, problem solving abilities, emotional state of mind and declined intellectual functioning which interferes with normal day to day life. Although most changes in the brain that cause dementia are permanent and worsen over time, at least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered as dementia, is: Memory, communication and language, ability to focus and pay attention, reasoning and judgment, visual perception.