Music therapy applications are important to the quality of life for family caregivers and their care receivers. It can enhance social interaction and alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness. Spouses can interact meaningfully together using music as the medium. Studies show that these interactions are not limited to the music therapy setting but can be used successfully elsewhere. Group activities can promote positive, successful experiences with music while interacting with others. Successful experiences lead to increased self- esteem and feelings of satisfaction. Participating in music therapy experiences can also help these individuals sleep better by raising their serum melatonin levels (which influence how well we sleep)