Therapeutic uses of music with older adults / Alicia Ann Clair, Jenny Memmott.

Author/creator Clair, Alicia Ann
Other author Memmott, Jenny.
Other author American Music Therapy Association.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoSilver Spring, MD : American Music Therapy Association, ©2008.
Descriptionxi, 350 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Music therapy for older people.
Music therapy.

Contents An introduction to principles of music therapy -- Therapeutic music for healthy older adults -- Therapeutic music with people who have dementia -- Managing problem behaviors in older adults with music -- Stress and pain management through music -- Music to facilitate physical exercise in older adults -- Therapeutic uses of music in surgery, invasive medical procedures, and palliative care -- Music in physical rehabilitation -- Music in spirituality -- Using music to help the caregiver -- Appendix A: Progressive relaxation -- Appendix B: Meditative relaxation -- Appendix C: Visualization in relaxation -- Appendix D: Jaw drop relaxation technique.
Abstract In this comprehensively updated second edition, the extraordinary benefits of music therapy for older adults are detailed. This book not only examines these benefits but also clarifies the reasons that music is beneficial. It shows both informal and formal caregivers how to use music to enhance the quality of life of older adults--including people with physical impairments and people with dementia. Written by two of the nation's leading music therapists, the book offers strategies for using music to: provide diversion for inactivity, discomfort, and daily routine; decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety insomnia, and agitation; handle problem behaviors; provide physical and emotional stimulation; help in the rehabilitation of people with cardiac disease, Parkinson's disease, and impairments related to stroke; help in the management of pain; facilitate social integration; communication; and the expression of feelings, including anger and grief; and relieve the stress and tension associated with caring for older adults.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9781884914034 (pbk.)
ISBN1884914039 (pbk.)

Availability

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Music Music Stacks ML3920 .C59 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold