Walt’s Story This short animated video gives an informative glimpse into what music therapy can look like when working with adults with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. Note: The RMT credential in Australia is equivalent to the MTA credential in Canada.
Continue Reading…Collective Music Therapy Podcast “Collective music therapy promotes and advocates for greater access to music therapy methods that emphasize equality and participation within communities.” www.collectivemusictherapy.com
Continue Reading…Betty’s Story “Quite often there are no words, but when they hear a particular song or melody it brings out that beautiful communication through music.”
Continue Reading…Guidelines: Music Listening Devices “With the popularity of digital music and personal listening devices, Baycrest Health Sciences has published a free online educational resource to help professional and family caregivers think about how to use those devices and music playlists in the most appropriate way with individuals who have dementia.” www.baycrest.org
Continue Reading…Music Therapy: More Than Entertainment This article highlights a Music Therapy program in Qualicum Beach, BC, that received additional funding through the Music Heals charity. The use of anti-psychotic medication has been significantly reduced with clients involved in this program. www.pqbnews.com
Continue Reading…Music Heals 2014 “Music helps me remember me.” It is about the music and the therapeutic relationship. It is all about connection.
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