The Role of Nostalgia in Music Therapy for Brain Disorders

Author(s)	Ms. Hannah Ryu
Country	India
Abstract	This research paper examines the impact of using nostalgia in music therapy for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and whether similar benefits can also be given to those with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD). Using Borna Bonakdarpour’s study “Musical Bridges to Memory” and other findings from sources such as the Cleveland Clinic and Northwestern Medicine, the overall conclusions reveal many positive outcomes in the conditions of those with these brain disorders; some of these benefits include a reduction in anxiety, improved communication, and social skills. These findings suggest that utilizing nostalgia in music therapy is used as a therapeutic tool, enhancing one’s mental and emotional well-being and contributing to building stronger relationships, which demonstrates that similar benefits can also be offered to those with PDD. Ultimately, this study analyzes multiple sources that highlight the effect nostalgia in music therapy has on neurodegenerative diseases and how the symptoms of those who possess these brain disorders have improved.
Keywords	Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, nostalgia, neurodegenerative diseases, music therapy, memory, cognitive rehabilitation.
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.74503

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