“Music Therapy can make the difference between withdrawal and awareness, between isolation and interaction, between chronic pain and comfort — between demoralization and dignity” - Barbara Crowe

Music Therapy for older adutls living with Dementia:

  • Provides an holistic approach that relies on individual strengths and needs, positively impacting mood, behavior, cognition and mobility.

  • Provides opportunity for expression, both verbal and nonverbal.

  • Provides sensory stimulation, personally engaging, validating and comforting.

  • Is a source of meaningful experiences between the caregiver and their loved one.

Research on music therapy in the treatment of memory disorders has shown the following benefits:

  • Decreased depression & improved mood

  • Decreased anxiety & agitation

  • Decreased medication

  • Increased alertness & orientation

  • Enhanced cognition & memory recall

  • Improved communication & meaningful socialization

  • Improved sleep & appetite

  • Reduced caregiver stress