As I've mentioned in past blog entries on oldies and contemporary music, there is plenty of evidence that music improves not only mental health but an entire host of cognitive processes. In the book Brain Rules by John Medina, the author lays out the research that shows how important music can be to the brain, especially when actively involved through playing music actively. - Musicians are better listeners - Music training boosts language skills - Music lessons improve socia

In the documentary Alive Inside, a dementia patient who is barely there anymore is given a headphone with some of his old favorite music....