Connecting through music with people with dementia : a guide for caregivers / Robin Rio.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rio, Robin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--Patients--Care.

Dementia.

Music therapy for older people.

Caregivers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This user-friendly book demonstrates how even simple sounds and movements can engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. All that's needed to succeed is a love of music, and a desire to gain greater communication and interaction. The book provides practical advice on using music and includes a songbook of popular song choices.

Contents:

front cover; CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC WITH PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA:A GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS; CONTENTS; DEDICATION; PREFACE; Introduction; 1. All You Need to Know About Music; 2. Singing and Choosing So; 3. Making a Connection; 4. Putting What You Know to Use; 5. Stimulating and Relaxing Music Choices; 6. Memory and Asso; 7. Caring for Yourself; 8. Songs to Use; APPENDIX; REFERENCES; INDEX; back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 139) and index.

ISBN:

9786612119781

9781282119789

1282119788

9781846427251

1846427258

OCLC:

406577136