Assessment in Music Therapy With Clients Suffering from Dementia

Journal

Nordic Journal of Music Therapy

Year

2001

Abstract

Discusses an assessment model for music therapy for clients suffering from dementia. The assessment model includes: (1) musical activities, dealing with the demented client's participation in the activities of the music therapy session; (2) motor activities and quality, dealing with functions that are usually being affected by dementia such as muscular stiffness, shivering, dull facial expression, and reduced walking ability; (3) clients' emotional level during music therapy; (4) the reduction of cognitive and mental functioning; (5) attention and contact, including the awareness that demented individuals are being treated with psychoactive drugs; and (6) client reactions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)

Music and Health Institute Terms

Alzheimer's and Related Dementias; Cognitive Abilities; Emotional Functioning; Functional Status; Music Therapy; Neurodegenerative Disorders

Indexed Terms

models; dementia; activity participation; motor activities; emotional responses; mental functioning; attention; contact; awareness; drug therapy; client attitudes; Motor Performance; Client Treatment Matching

Study Type

Editorial, Opinions, Position Papers

Document Type

Article

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