
LONG-TERM CARE
&
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.
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To provide opportunities for meaningful social engagement.
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To reduce agitation and behaviours related to dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
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.
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Spend the first two weeks of on-site services receiving referrals and conducting assessments.
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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
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Difficulty transitioning to care facility
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Experiencing loss and grief
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Need for a sense of purpose and connection
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A decline in cognitive, physical, or communication abilities
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Experiencing anxiety and/or depression
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Exhibiting aggressive and/or challenging behavior
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Wandering and exit seeking