Posts Tagged ‘music therapy’
What NOT To Do With Karaoke CDs in Senior Living Communities (And What To Do Instead)
In my work as a music therapist in senior living communities – skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and the like – I encounter a lot of other people who bring music to elders. This is great! Many people love musical entertainment, and even just having someone play or sing a bunch of songs can…
Read MoreA New Way to Become a Music Therapist
Can Music Cause Harm? (Part Two)
Can Music Cause Harm? (Part One)
Song Spotlight: “Smile”
Mood: Melancholy, Warm Theme: Smiles, Looking to the Future, Dealing with Difficulties Tempo: Moderate Genre: Ballad First, a few statistics. According to the CDC, approximately 20% of people age 55 and older experience some type of mental health concern. Depression is the most common mental health problem among older adults. Depression causes emotional distress, of…
Read MoreShall We Dance? When the therapist is vulnerable, too.
Music Therapy Does More Than Address Non-Musical Goals: Part Two
Music Therapy Does More Than Address Non-Musical Goals: Part One
How to Create the Ideal Environment for Group Activities for Seniors
As a music therapist, I facilitate group sessions in a variety of settings. Every nursing home or assisted living facility or senior apartment building I go to has a different place for activity programming, and some are definitely better than others. Of course, some of the advantage or disadvantage comes from the construction of the…
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