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1 Music Therapy for Seniors Elizabeth Hampshire, NMT, MT-BC September, 2013

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3 What is Music Therapy?  Music Therapy is the clinical use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship.  Individual sessions  Group sessions  Multi-generational group sessions

4 What Does Music Therapy Help?  Music Therapy helps clients improve their non-musical skills Communication Motor Cognitive Social Emotional

5 Music Therapy Process  Assessment  Treatment  Data Evaluation  Evaluation

6 What is Neurologic Music Therapy?  Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is an advanced form of music therapy that uses research-based techniques to treat the brain and nervous system.  NMT is the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory and motor dysfunction for rehabilitation, development or adaptation.  These standardized clinical techniques are used for sensorimotor, speech and language and cognition training.

7 How Do Seniors Benefit from Music Therapy? Senior citizens benefit greatly from music therapy intervention. Here are just a few improvements noted by existing clients and their spouses and families:  Better awareness and concentration  Enhances interest levels and social interaction  Improves memory and recall  Happier outlook on life and higher self-esteem  Increases mobility and coordination  Diminishes pain and improves recovery time  Reduces tension and promotes relaxation

8 What Happens in a Music Therapy Session?  Treatment may include creating, singing, moving with, and listening to music.  Clients’ abilities are strengthened through the musical experiences and transferred to other areas of their lives.  Singing  Instrument Playing  Movement  Lyric Discussion

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10 Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta www.mtsofga.com 678-277-2632 admin@mtsofga.com


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