How music can help with bereavement, dementia and pain

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Oct 14, 202600:06:26News & Politics

How does music positively impact people in difficult times such as dealing with bereavement, chronic pain, or comforting a loved one with dementia? Dr Shane Cassidy, founder of Neurolinks and music therapist joined Shane...

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