Music and Dementia : Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care / Sandra Garrido.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garrido, Sandra, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--Patients--Care.

Dementia.

Music therapy for older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2025]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Front Cover

Music and Dementia

Music and Dementia: Theory and Implications or Music Use in Dementia Care

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

1 - Understanding dementia and how music affects the brain

1 - What is dementia?

Types of dementia

Causes and risk factors for dementia

Symptoms of dementia and their impact

How this book will help

References

2 - Music &amp

the brain

The multidimensional nature of music

The elemental pillars of music

A brief overview of the brain

How the brain processes rhythm and temporal elements of music

Pitch perception and processing

How music elicits an emotional response

Cross-modal interactions in music processing

Cross-cultural variations in music processing and perception

How age affects the brain's response to music

Implications of understanding the effect of music on the brain

3 - Music as therapy: harnessing transformation through musical experiences

The continuum of music, health and wellbeing

Music therapy

Music in medical settings

Community music engagement

Music education

Music listening &amp

personalised playlists

Music in dementia care

Why is music so powerful? Some neurobiological mechanisms

2 - The benefits of music for people living with dementia

4 - The effect of music on mood

The relationship between music and emotions

Brain stem reflexes

Rhythmic entrainment

Evaluative conditioning

Contagion

Visual imagery

Episodic memory

Musical expectancy

Aesthetic judgement

The flow-through of emotional response to mood changes

How music can influence mood in people with dementia

5 - How music influences cognition

Music's impact on cognitive ability in the general population.

How music enhances memory in people living with dementia

How music can enhance language and communication

How music can improve executive functioning

Activities of daily living

6 - Music and relationships

Music for social cohesion

Music listening and social connection

Music and social connection in dementia

7 - Music for behaviour support

Behavioural changes in dementia

What causes behavioural change in dementia?

Supporting people experiencing behavioural changes due to dementia

Music as a modulator of behaviour

Music to support behavioural changes in dementia

8 - Supporting the caregiver journey

Supporting someone living with dementia at home

Supporting someone living with dementia in a professional role

How music can help

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

Current uses of music in aged-care settings

What are the barriers to using music more effectively in aged care?

How using music can help meet required standards in aged care

Consumer dignity and choice

Supporting residents to live as independently as possible

Ensuring that staff are skilled, qualified and properly trained

Person-centred care and behaviour support

Quality of life and holistic care

Conclusions

10 - Understanding the potential for negative responses

Negative responses to music - why might they occur?

When there is a history of depression

Music and trauma

Overstimulation or emotional flooding

Pre-empting, avoiding and managing negative responses

11 - Reflecting on areas of care that music could support

Arousal modification.

Renewing the old, and forging new connections

Enjoyment, distraction and mental stimulation

Practical steps for caregivers

Additional areas of support

Self-care through music

12 - Investigating personal preferences

Consult the person living with dementia

Involve friends and family

Play detective

If you are caring for a loved one

13 - Creating personalised music playlists

Key features of music

Tempo

Mode or key

14 - Making decisions about technology

Sourcing music

Music streaming services

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTube

Applications for digital devices

Vera

MoodyTunes

SingFit

Silver Memories

Match

Downloading music files

Using music you already have

Headphones and speakers

Playback devices

Creating the ideal set up

15 - Monitoring, managing negative responses, and integration into care plans

Integration of playlists into care plans

To energise

To calm

To provide connection

To distract or entertain

Where and how long to use music

Monitoring and managing negative responses

An ongoing process

Supporting the caregiver

16 - Evaluating and justifying music programmes in an aged care context

Demonstrating the evidence base

Aligning programmes to missions, goals and values

In-house piloting and evaluation

Cost-benefit analyses

Building engagement

17 - Implementing music programmes online

18 - Summary, conclusions and future directions

1 - Examples of songs by genre and decade

2 - Answers to activities in Chapter 13

3 - Quick reference guide to the 5-step process

Index

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Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-443-24058-2

OCLC:

1521498672