Music therapy activities for seniors

Everyone responds instinctively to music. A person’s ability to engage in music often remains intact far into the advanced stages of dementia. Music triggers certain networks of the brain that benefit people suffering from difficulties with language, cognition, or motor control.

A Drum Circle, as the name suggests, is a circle of people, each with a drum or another percussion instrument and one facilitator. Most clients can drum even if they have never drummed before. We instinctively possess a sense of rhythm: we can tap our feet, our hearts beat, we use a rhythm to walk, we dance to a rhythm. The facilitator will guide the group to discover the rhythm that’s already within them. In this article we cover: Benefits of a Drum Circle What you need to start a Drum…

Music therapy is a fascinating field and there are many potential benefits of music therapy for seniors.

ACTIVITY OUTLINE Title: Musical Scattergories Domain: cognitive Population: Adult Mental Health (Forensics) Category: leisure activity,...

Music is powerful enough that it can even touch people with dementia. This post looks at a variety of music activities and how they can help. #music #seniors #activities

Music is a great way to unite large groups and gatherings and is the source of great activities that are suitable for both able and non-able clients.

Laughing doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter has been clinically proven to strengthen your immune system, activate and relieve your stress response and stimulate many organs. In this article we cover: Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine 10 Benefits of Laughter Tips for Adding Humour to your Facility 12 Activities to Make People Laugh The Importance Of Laughter In Long Term Care Facilities ›

Music has been proven to be very beneficial for the elderly in long term care, particularly those living with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Here are some wonderful free playlists of famous songs from the 40s, 50s & 60s!

Match these well known songs to the films they were featured in. A fun reminiscing activity for seniors who will remember many of these much loved movies.

Discover the benefits of music therapy for dementia patients. Learn how music can enhance well-being and provide therapeutic support.