Can playing pre-recorded music at mealtimes reduce the symptoms of agitation for people with dementia?

Johnson*, Rachel, Taylor, Clare
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, December 2011, vol./is. 18/12(700-710).
Literature review of the use of relaxing music to reduce agitated behaviour at mealtimes in people with dementia. Findings from the included studies, which were conducted in institutional settings, are discussed and recommendations for further research are outlined. 2 commentaries are included. 45 references.
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