Recent studies on dementia patients are really shaking up what we thought we knew about how music interacts with the aging brain. This research is showing us some amazing stuff, like how regular musical activities can boost brain health and might even help reduce dementia. For instance, a 2025 report from the National Endowment for the Arts points out that both playing and listening to music can improve brain health in older folks. A study from Monash University also found th
