La musicoterapia en pacientes con demencia de tipo Alzheimer

Abstract

Introduction: Dementias today is a public health problem. This literature review article is focused on dementia of Alzheimer's type and how remarkable contributions have been obtained through the application of music therapy. The objective was to analyze music therapy as a complementary measure in patients with Alzheimer's dementia. The design proposed for this research was a literature review with a qualitative approach and descriptive scope. Relevant results indicate that music therapy has been a complementary treatment that has provided excellent results for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Also, being a non-pharmacological and non-invasive treatment, it is easily accessible to most of the population with this pathology. On the other hand, music benefits the Limbic System because it generates emotions that can stimulate cognitive functions such as short- and long-term memory and language. Finally, through neuroimaging tests, the beneficial effects of music on these patients have been proved, enabling additional improvements in behavioral disorders. In conclusion, music therapy has excellent results for Alzheimer’s patients; therefore, based on the excellent results obtained in research conducted in Europe and Asia, it is necessary to increase its implementation in the Ecuadorian territory.