The Effects of Music Therapy on Engagement in Family Caregiver and Care Receiver Couples With Dementia
Journal
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias
Year
2002
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of caregiver-implemented music applications on engagement with their care receivers. Eight couples participated individually in a series of sessions, where a music therapist trained and cued the caregivers to implement a music application of choice. Changes in engagement frequency over a series of five sessions was highly statistically significant. The authors conclude that music therapy applications are effective in increasing mutual engagement in caregiving and care receiving couples with dementia, and that caregivers can effectively facilitate the engagement using music. Furthermore, once the engagement is established, it carries over into visitation without music.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Alzheimer's and Related Dementias; Caregivers; Elderly; Engagement Level; Music Therapy; Neurodegenerative Disorders
Indexed Terms
Elderly; Elderly; Caregivers; Dementia; Family; Observer Variation; Videotape Recording
Study Type
Case Study; Qualitative Methods
PubMed ID
12392265
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Clair, A. A. (2002). The Effects of Music Therapy on Engagement in Family Caregiver and Care Receiver Couples With Dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias (5), 286-290. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/46