The so-called “Mozart effect” may be more real than many realize. Violinist Ayako Yonetani says that when she plays for dementia patients, they often become more alert and emotionally responsive, sometimes showing brief moments of clarity with loved ones. Families have reported reactions they had never seen before. Beyond dementia care, studies suggest long-term exposure to classical music may support brain health, with scans showing slower shrinkage in certain brain areas among musicians.
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