Improving Cognitive Health Through Dance Therapy

A Dance Towards the Future

The collaborative efforts of Doctors Louis Bherer and Manuel Montero-Odasso have yielded fascinating results. Their study[1] focused on 175 individuals aged 60 to 85 with mild cognitive impairment. Participants engaged in a physical activity and cognitive training program three times a week for six months. The results are promising: the combination of physical exercise and cognitive stimulation demonstrated significant improvements in the cognitive health of the participants. This discovery opens new possibilities for slowing the progression toward major neurocognitive disorders.

The Art of Movement

It is in this context that dance therapy[2] takes center stage. Indeed, it is another innovative form of intervention worthy of our attention. What makes dance therapy truly exceptional is its ability to touch every aspect of the human being. From physical movements that enhance coordination to emotional expressions that speak without words, dance therapy opens a new window into understanding ourselves and others.

Free dance therapy

Dance therapy reminds us that art and movement are powerful catalysts for healing. As research advances and new avenues open up, we are encouraged to recognize the potential of dance therapy in our quest for improved cognitive and emotional health. The Alzheimer Society of Montreal offers a creative dace activity, in collaboration with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. This dance and movement activity offered by the National Centre For Dance Therapy is adapted for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers. Register and try it for free!

Join us to unleash your creativity and enjoy the physical benefits.

For more information and registration: 514 369-0800 | [email protected].

[1] https://nouvelles.umontreal.ca/article/2023/08/17/une-etude-porteuse-d-espoir-pour-les-personnes-qui-ont-un-trouble-cognitif-leger/

[2] https://www.lapresse.ca/societe/2023-08-20/danse-therapie/la-danse-qui-fait-du-bien.php?redirectedFrom=https%253A%252F%252Fplus.lapresse.ca%252Fscreens%252Fc6b2a127-3d23-4c70-9bce-751e8658c70e%25257C_0.html