A powerful tool: Music therapy for dementia
Supporting family care partners of people living with dementia
With a focus on individual needs and strengths, we can work with you to identify how you can use music in your home to support your daily life. You might find that just a couple of sessions is enough to provide benefits for your mood and wellbeing. Get in touch to find out more.
Experts in music therapy for dementia
There is a significant amount of research in the area of music therapy and dementia care. If you're interested in learning more, the following articles provide an overview and opportunity to dive deeper!
Dr Kate McMahon completed her PhD in music therapy, exploring how music therapy supports people living with dementia and their family care partners. Read a summary of Kate’s research here.
Research and reading about music therapy for dementia
There is a significant amount of research in the area of music therapy and dementia care. If you're interested in learning more, the following articles provide an overview and opportunity to dive deeper!
Dr Kate’s PhD research took place as part of a larger study (called HOMESIDE) exploring how music therapy for dementia can support people living in the community. Kate has also been involved in research to develop these findings into a mobile app to support family members and formal caregivers to use music for dementia care.
