Music, Senior Centers, and Quality of Life
Music, Senior Centers, and Quality of Life

Author: Lisa J. Lehmberg

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1009194585

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Lisa Lehmberg and Victor Fung present a groundbreaking look at quality of life via the music participation of older adults in diverse US senior centers. The state of musical activities in senior centers pre- and mid-pandemic is elucidated through original research conducted in senior centers across six states. Featured are older adults' stories told in their own words; insights from senior center activity leaders, manage-ment, and staff; and data, analyses, and syntheses from the authors' senior center visits and a survey of center managers. The authors document the adjustment process undergone by these centers during the pandemic and leading into a new normal. Recommendations are offered for policy makers, school and community music educators, music activity leaders, older adults, caregivers, and service providers to enhance the quality of life of older adults. The critical role that music plays in supporting their quality of life is emphasized.

The Oxford Handbook of Care in Music Education
The Oxford Handbook of Care in Music Education

Author: Karin S. Hendricks

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 0197611656

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"The Oxford Handbook of Care in Music Education addresses ways in which music teachers and students interact as co-learners and forge authentic relationships with one another through shared music-making. Concepts of care addressed in this Handbook stem from philosophies of relationship, feminist ethics, musical meaningfulness, and compassionate music teaching. Authors highlight the essence of authentic relationships and shared experiences between teachers and learners, extending previous conceptions of care to meet the needs of contemporary music learners and the teachers who care for, about, and with them. Handbook authors offer approaches to care that intersect with a broad range of topics set within the context of music teaching and learning, including: anti-racism and anti-sexism; bullying and harassment prevention; critical perspectives; dialogic education; disability/ability; eco-justice; gender identity and sexual orientation; inclusivity of a range of musical styles and genres; intercultural sensitivity; mindfulness; musical creativity; online/remote learning; nonviolent communication; pedagogy as a culturally sustaining force; self-care; social emotional learning; transgressive pedagogy for critical consciousness; and trauma-sensitive pedagogies. Principal handbook themes include (a) philosophical perspectives on care and music education; (b) co-creating caring relationships; (c) caring for wellbeing and human flourishing; and (d) care, social activism, and critical consciousness. The handbook offers a comprehensive overview of literature relating to care in music and education, along with practical implications that are applicable to a broad array of music-learning settings"--

Special Needs, Community Music, and Adult Learning
Special Needs, Community Music, and Adult Learning

Author: Gary McPherson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 019067444X

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Designed for music teachers, students and scholars of music education, as well as educational administrators and policy makers, this fourth book in the set focuses on issues and topics that help to broaden conceptions of music and musical involvement, while recognising that development occurs through many forms

Music Therapy: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Music Therapy: Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Author: Olivia Swedberg Yinger

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-08-27

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 0323496016

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Get a quick, expert overview of the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions in health care. This practical resource compiled by Dr. Olivia Swedberg Yinger provides a concise, useful overview of the profession of music therapy, including a description of each of the research-support practices that occur in the settings where music therapists most commonly work. - Features a wealth of information on music therapy and its relevance in education settings, mental health treatment, medical treatment and rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care, gerontology, and wellness. - Includes a chapter on current trends and future directions in music therapy - Consolidates today's available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource.

Active Ageing with Music
Active Ageing with Music

Author: Andrea Creech

Publisher: Inst of Education

Published: 2014-09-05

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781782770299

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Active Ageing with Music explores the powerful potential for active music-making to support wellbeing among older people. While major demographic transitions are currently underway, significant problems of social isolation, depression, and chronic disease among older people have been noted, requiring cost-effective and compassionate responses. This book demonstrates that engagement in active music-making offers just such a response. Supported by strong evidence, Active Ageing with Music balances research with practice, including: * Practical issues of accessibility and resources; * Potential barriers to participation - structural, intrapersonal, social - alongside case-studies of potential solutions; * Supporting principles and practices for facilitating groups of older people, especially musical groups. In parallel, this book uses the participants' own stories to underpin the argument that musical development is possible across a lifetime, and that older people can and do progress as musicians. The book will be of interest to all academics and practitioners interested in music psychology, the impact of music on wellbeing, and leading musical activities with older people, as well as occupational therapists and community musicians. Most importantly, Active Ageing with Music will be of interest to people who want to preserve and sustain their cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing throughout the latter stages of their lives.

Musical Retirement
Musical Retirement

Author: Raymond Aaron

Publisher: 10-10-10 Publishing

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781772773750

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Looking for an alternative to the traditional retirement home? Welcome to Musical Retirement!Back Page Blurb: For many seniors, growing older means losing independence, friends, family, and even the home in which they raised their family. In Musical Retirement: Enjoy Your Senior Years, Ivgeni Kriger focuses on how music and associated musical activities can enrich the lives of seniors, from the newly retired to those dealing with chronic medical conditions. Using his experience as a musician and medical professional, Ivgeni shares a variety of tools and activities that any senior can use to add enjoyment to their lives. Along the way, he introduces us to his Musical Retirement home, a facility that incorporates music into all areas of life for seniors. Ivgeni also shares his experiences working with various retirement homes and long-term care facilities. He gives facility managers and activity coordinators a number of ways to incorporate musical activities into their facilities, thus adding to the quality of life for their residents. Ivgeni also focuses on using music to connect with seniors, both to help them express their emotions and connect with their past memories. His medical and musical experience demonstrates that music can be a great way to help those dealing with dementia or other memory issues. This energetic read can get your foot tapping, as you find new ways to incorporate music and its benefits into your life and the lives of your loved ones. Whether you or a loved one is looking for a retirement home, then Musical Retirement: Enjoy Your Senior Years may be the right option for you

On the Go with Senior Services
On the Go with Senior Services

Author: Phyllis Goodman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1440872295

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Not only does this book offer insights into how to better serve all seniors, but it also provides complete step-by-step instructions for dozens of exciting and engaging programs that can be held both onsite and offsite. While serving the senior population is a standard service in public libraries, it has traditionally focused on in-house programs and homebound services. On the Go with Senior Services is different. With this inspiring and practical guide, your library can rejuvenate its in-house services with new programs and also take them on the road—to retirement and assisted living communities, adult day care programs, and nursing homes and rehab centers. With such diversity in the senior population, this book describes strategies for designing senior programs that fit your community's needs. It offers a trove of templates for programs that range from crafts, word games, pop culture, pets, holidays, humor, mysteries, technology, and music. It offers tips and suggestions on how to interact with seniors, including those who may have a variety of physical and cognitive needs. There are also guidelines for working with individuals suffering from dementia. A robust list of further resources is provided. The growing population of seniors presents librarians with new challenges and opportunities, and this book is a valuable guide to navigating and embracing them.

Handbook of Rehabilitation in Older Adults
Handbook of Rehabilitation in Older Adults

Author: Robert J. Gatchel

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 3030039161

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This book discusses the state of the research and cutting-edge practice with regard to chronic illnesses and rehabilitation in older adults. It emphasizes biopsychosocial and culturally appropriate rehabilitation approaches to reduce the degree of disability and maximize independence in the activities of daily living among the burgeoning aging population. Organized in four sections—Introduction and Overview, Major Illnesses and Problems in Aging Populations, Evaluation of Functional Rehabilitation Approaches for Aging Populations, and Future Clinical Research Needs—the book includes chapters on the “graying” of the West with implications for increased chronic illnesses and disabilities; a review of biopsychosocial rehabilitation approaches; important “aging” issues such as slips-and-falls, musculoskeletal pain, chronic disabling conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, and work-related factors to maintain work engagement in older workers. The US Census Bureau projects that by the year 2030, about 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older, contributing to the increased concern about healthcare and rehabilitation issues among older adults. /div This work will be of interest to healthcare, rehabilitation, vocational, human resource and disability management professionals, policy makers as well as researchers in areas of aging, gerontology, chronic illness, disability, rehabilitation, social work, medicine and psychology.

Music and Dementia
Music and Dementia

Author: Amee Baird

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0190075937

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Dementia is a significant health issue facing our aging population. Although there is no known cure, there is increasing evidence that music is an effective treatment for various symptoms of dementia. Music therapy and musical activities can have widespread benefits for people with dementia and their caretakers, including triggering memories, enhancing relationships, reducing agitation, and improving mood. This book outlines the current research on music and dementia from internationally renowned music therapists, music psychologists, and clinical neuropsychologists.