Music Therapy with Seniors
We seek to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of aging and provide support through compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic services.
Common services with seniors:
Music Therapy for Life Adjustment
Short-term, individual music therapy
For individuals adjusting to a new environment, living situation, medication, caregiver, or other difficult life change
Goals may include:
Reducing anxiety, agitation, and depression
Facilitating emotional expression
Improving coping
Providing a supportive environment
Session may integrate caregivers to improve bonding and trust.
Music Therapy for Wellness
Individual or group music therapy
Goals may include:
Alleviating depression and anxiety
Cognitive stimulation and wellness
Improving coping
Decreasing isolation
Enhancing feelings of support and self-esteem
Providing opportunities for choice making and autonomy
Music Therapy for Memory Care
Individual or group music therapy
Goals may include:
Enhancing quality of life
Cognitive stimulation
Improving mood and coping
Decreasing symptoms of sun-downing
Decreasing anxiety and agitation
Uses a universal design model for successful participation at any ability level
Music Therapy for End-of-Life Care
Individual and family music therapy
Goals may include:
Improving quality of life
Pain reduction
Facilitating positive reminiscence and life review
Supporting coping
Providing family support
May include the creation of music-based legacy projects
It’s never to late to learn an instrument!
We also provide group and individual lessons for adult beginners!