Overview

Music and Dementia: Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care presents research on the effect of music on the brain for neurodegenerative diseases and care. This volume examines the neurological impact of music from research to clinical application, offering case studies and practical steps. This book will be of interest to researchers in dementia and neurodegeneration, as well as practitioners and clinicians interested in the therapeutic application of music in dementia care.

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Author:   Sandra Garrido (Woodford, NSW, AUSTRALIA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780443240591

ISBN 10:   0443240590
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   17 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 – Understanding Dementia and How Music Affects the Brain 1. What is Dementia? 2. Music & the Brain 3. Music as Therapy Part 2 – The Benefits of Music for People Living With Dementia 4. The Effect on Mood 5. Cognition 6. Relationships 7. Behavior Support 8. Supporting the Caregiver Journey Part 3 – Practical Implications: Implementing Music Playlist Programs for People Living With Dementia 9. The Challenges, Barriers and Benefits to Using Music in Residential Aged Care 10. Understanding the Potential for Negative Responses 11. Reflecting on Areas of Care that Music Could Support 12. Investigating Personal Preferences 13. Creating Playlists 14. Making Decisions About Technology 15. Monitoring, Managing Negative Responses, and Integration into Care Plans 16. Evaluating and Justifying Music Programs in an Aged Care Context 17. Implementing Music Programs Online 18. Summary, Conclusions and Future Directions

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Sandra Garrido has a background in both music and psychology and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour & Development at Western Sydney University. She previously received a Fellowship from the National Health & Medical Council of Australia to investigate the effects of music listening on people living with dementia and has been researching this topic for 8 years. She has published numerous articles on this topic in peer reviewed and industry journals as well as taking part in training for aged care staff on the effective use of music. She has developed online training and an alternative credential for aged care staff on the effective use of music and her guidelines for developing personalized playlist programs are widely in use in aged care in Australia.

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