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Music therapy helps stroke survivors regain lost speech by singing

Ray Hart, a 62-year-old stroke survivor, works on singing songs to help recall words and language during a music therapy session at Sentara Fort Norfolk Plaza in Norfolk on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Ray Hart, a 62-year-old stroke survivor, works on singing songs to help recall words and language during a music therapy session at Sentara Fort Norfolk Plaza in Norfolk on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
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The words come out easier for stroke survivor Ray Hart when he sings. Sentara Health finds success in music therapy for stroke survivors, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s patients and others with various types of cognitive deficit.

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