Music therapy in dementia care

Kirstin Robertson-Gillam

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    Abstract

    This chapter explores what music therapy is and how it can be applied therapeutically to raise the quality of life in people with dementia. It reports on music therapy research showing evidence of its efficacy in dementia care and offers ideas for carers and families to enhance their relationships and caring experiences.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCreative Approaches in Dementia Care
    EditorsHilary Lee, Trevor Adams
    Place of PublicationU.S.
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Pages91-109
    Number of pages19
    ISBN (Print)9780230231658
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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