Nair, B.Heim, C.Krishnan, C.D'este, C.Marley, J.Attia, J.2012-03-272012-03-272011Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2011; 30(1):11-151440-63811741-6612http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70102Aim:  To study the effect of Baroque music in people with dementia. Methods:  Patients in a multicultural dementia-specific aged care facility were subjected to Baroque music in a cross-over study. Results:  There were significantly more behavioural disturbances during the weeks when Baroque music was played compared to control periods (0.2 more episodes per week, P= 0.01), and more episodes in the afternoon shift compared to evening shift (1 more episode per week, P= 0.001). Conclusion:  These results confirm that music can influence behaviour but is contrary to previous results.en© 2010 The Authorsbehavioural disturbancedementiamusicresidential care.Journal article002011693710.1111/j.1741-6612.2010.00439.x2-s2.0-7995268868525690