Living well with dementia through music: a resource book for activities providers and care staff

Editor:
RICHARDS Catherine
Publisher:
Jessica Kingsley
Publication year:
2020
Pagination:
256
Place of publication:
London

A guide to music activities for people with dementia for use by activity leaders, care staff and therapists, drawing on the expertise of people regularly using music in their work. The ideas show the varied ways that music can enhance the daily lives from the early to late stage of dementia. It includes chapters on the creative uses of technology, such as tablets and personal playlists. It also covers general considerations for using music with people living with dementia in institutional settings, including evaluating and recording outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
music, dementia, leisure activities, residential care, care homes;
ISBN print:
9781785924880

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