Definition of Sestina. A sestina is a fixed form in poetry that has six stanzas of six lines each followed by a three-line stanza; each line ends with one of six words in a standard repetition. These six words are chosen by the poet, but must be repeated in a certain order for the poem to qualify as a sestina.
Singing show tunes helps fight off dementia, Alzheimer's disease: study. Julie Andrews from âThe Sound of Music.â Researchers found singing along with show tunes helped seniors with dementia. The hills are alive with the sound of music, which could help people with Alzheimer's stave off the effects of the debilitating disease. A study by U.S. scientists has shown that the brain function of those suffering from dementia can be improved if they belt out their favorite show tunes.
The music therapist must be aware of the cognitive abilities of the clients because dementia has many types and subtypes, forms and stages. In addition, when the day of the activity arrives, be sure to write and verbalize that it is today at such and such a time for the confused, demented, forgetful clients.