Opinion – Julio Abramczyk: The necessary presence of music

In these times of pandemic and social distancing, music is necessary. And it can be used in various situations experienced by human beings.

We hardly notice, but in almost every scene in the movies, on TV or in the movies, there is a musical background.

In the scenes of quiet or overwhelming love, the music that the moment demands. In those of aggression and malice, sometimes a succession of sounds that can provoke anguish.

Review article published by dentist Thiago Medina Brazoloto in the Brazilian Journal of Pain states that music can minimize the sensation of pain, despite controversies about its analgesic role.

In the case of children, explains Brozoloto, music therapy reduces the child’s anxiety because it focuses on music, eliminating the possible unpleasant noises of dental equipment from hearing.

For elderly people with Alzheimer’s, music can act in the rescue of previously lived experiences.

Low cost compared to drugs, it prevents depressive symptoms and improves the quality of life of these patients.

In institutionalized elderly people with dementia, music therapy has helped to treat apathy, anxiety, and agitation.

Bruzolato also highlights in his article the importance of expanding the use of music in health services, due to its benefits and moderate expense.