Music Therapy with Seniors

We seek to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of aging and provide support through compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic services.

Common services with seniors:

Music Therapy for Life Adjustment

  • Short-term, individual music therapy

  • For individuals adjusting to a new environment, living situation, medication, caregiver, or other difficult life change

  • Goals may include:

    • Reducing anxiety, agitation, and depression

    • Facilitating emotional expression

    • Improving coping

    • Providing a supportive environment

  • Session may integrate caregivers to improve bonding and trust.

Music Therapy for Wellness

  • Individual or group music therapy

  • Goals may include:

    • Alleviating depression and anxiety

    • Cognitive stimulation and wellness

    • Improving coping

    • Decreasing isolation

    • Enhancing feelings of support and self-esteem

    • Providing opportunities for choice making and autonomy

Music Therapy for Memory Care

  • Individual or group music therapy

  • Goals may include:

    • Enhancing quality of life

    • Cognitive stimulation

    • Improving mood and coping

    • Decreasing symptoms of sun-downing

    • Decreasing anxiety and agitation

  • Uses a universal design model for successful participation at any ability level

Music Therapy for End-of-Life Care

  • Individual and family music therapy

  • Goals may include:

    • Improving quality of life

    • Pain reduction

    • Facilitating positive reminiscence and life review

    • Supporting coping

    • Providing family support

  • May include the creation of music-based legacy projects

It’s never to late to learn an instrument!

We also provide group and individual lessons for adult beginners!