Older adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease may display challenging behaviors when confused or agitated. This can be associated with the diagnosis, new medications, or changes in the environment. If these behaviors are severe, temporary psychiatric hospitalization may be necessary. Vink, Et Al describes the benefits activities for these older adults in the article “The Effect of Music Therapy Compared with General Recreational Activities in Reducing Agitation in People with Dementia: A Randomised Controlled Trial.” These demonstrated behaviors may be verbal or physical and may include general confusion, anger, combating care, wandering, or agitation. While these symptoms are often managed with medications, non-invasive forms of care (such as organized activities…