LONG-TERM CARE​

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RETIREMENT LIVING

Why Add a Music Therapist to your Long-Term Care or Retirement Facility Team?

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• To improve mood, decrease stress, and lower perceived pain.

• To provide opportunities for meaningful social engagement.

• To reduce agitation and behaviours related to dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

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At MMT We: 

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• Always begin with an in-service where we educate care-teams about the benefits of music therapy and when to refer.

• Spend the first two weeks of on-site services receiving referrals and conducting assessments.

• Implement our unique group programs including Glee Club.

Reasons for Resident Referral to Music Therapy:

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• Social isolation i.e., not attending other programs

• Difficulty transitioning to care facility

• Experiencing loss and grief

• Need for a sense of purpose and connection

• A decline in cognitive, physical, or communication abilities

• Experiencing anxiety and/or depression

• Exhibiting aggressive and/or challenging behavior

• Wandering and exit seeking 

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