The World Federation of Music Therapy 2011, defines the use of music and its elements as an intervention in a medical setting involving individuals, groups, families, or communities who seek to optimise their quality of life and enhance their physical, social, communicative, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness and wellbeing. Dementia affects various parts of a person 's brain, causing cognitive complexities, however when involved in music therapy patients who may no longer be able to recognise their loved ones may still be able to sing, hum, clap or tap feet providing them with a means of communication and expression.
Neuroscientists acknowledge that music affects our brain in a remarkable way as it simulates a network of structures …show more content…
The purpose of this program is for people with dementia and their caregivers to come to together in a friendly and stimulating environment where caregivers will feel supported and can socialise with other caregivers and the person with dementia will be involved in a meaningful activity that will contribute to their quality of life. Qualified volunteers will lead the groups, and the meeting will take place in a hall or community centre. When choosing the songs consideration should be taken; the songs chosen should help to create a sense of comfort, safety and engagement, the songs should be classics with easy to follow lyrics. Participants will have time to socialise and enjoy light refreshments before the singing begins, and chairs will be located in a circle for the singers to sit on, with the singing beginning once everybody feels refreshed and welcomed. The chosen songs will begin at a slow and relaxed pace to help warm up voices and relax muscles and then will increase in tempo while still be easy to follow and finally the session will end with more relaxed songs that will help with warming down. Drinks offered to soothe any tired or dry voices …show more content…
Singing, clapping, loud talking and a large crowd of individuals can be a joyful experience for some, but for a person with dementia being in a new environment and involved in a new activity could cause the sufferer to become disorientated and confused which could lead to wandering and the person may become lost. A loud and busy environment could also overstimulate or make the person with dementia feel anxious, which could cause behavioural problems and may result in the caregiver becoming stressed or anxious as they try to calm the situation while reassuring the sufferer. The hall or community centre where the sessions take place will need to be suited to the needs of the elderly; there should not be too many steps leading building, and the footpath should be well maintained so they are not at risk of falling. Adequate toilet facility 's and physically challenged toilets should be available as people with dementia may experience incontinence or may need to visit the bathroom multiple times, or there may be people attending who have mobility difficulties. Though not considered a risk this type of session at the moment only takes place in the community, putting certain individuals at a disadvantage of attending because they do not have
Neuroscientists acknowledge that music affects our brain in a remarkable way as it simulates a network of structures …show more content…
The purpose of this program is for people with dementia and their caregivers to come to together in a friendly and stimulating environment where caregivers will feel supported and can socialise with other caregivers and the person with dementia will be involved in a meaningful activity that will contribute to their quality of life. Qualified volunteers will lead the groups, and the meeting will take place in a hall or community centre. When choosing the songs consideration should be taken; the songs chosen should help to create a sense of comfort, safety and engagement, the songs should be classics with easy to follow lyrics. Participants will have time to socialise and enjoy light refreshments before the singing begins, and chairs will be located in a circle for the singers to sit on, with the singing beginning once everybody feels refreshed and welcomed. The chosen songs will begin at a slow and relaxed pace to help warm up voices and relax muscles and then will increase in tempo while still be easy to follow and finally the session will end with more relaxed songs that will help with warming down. Drinks offered to soothe any tired or dry voices …show more content…
Singing, clapping, loud talking and a large crowd of individuals can be a joyful experience for some, but for a person with dementia being in a new environment and involved in a new activity could cause the sufferer to become disorientated and confused which could lead to wandering and the person may become lost. A loud and busy environment could also overstimulate or make the person with dementia feel anxious, which could cause behavioural problems and may result in the caregiver becoming stressed or anxious as they try to calm the situation while reassuring the sufferer. The hall or community centre where the sessions take place will need to be suited to the needs of the elderly; there should not be too many steps leading building, and the footpath should be well maintained so they are not at risk of falling. Adequate toilet facility 's and physically challenged toilets should be available as people with dementia may experience incontinence or may need to visit the bathroom multiple times, or there may be people attending who have mobility difficulties. Though not considered a risk this type of session at the moment only takes place in the community, putting certain individuals at a disadvantage of attending because they do not have