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Thursday, February 22, 2007

Music and the wellbeing of people with dementia

This free online article from the journal "Ageing and Society" reports on qualitative research covered the meaning and importance of music in everyday life; the benefits derived from participation in music-related activities; and the problems of engaging with music
http://www.journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FASO%2FASO27_01%2FS0144686X06005228a.pdf&code=82ec1ea182accef57fc0936b8a4b398c

2 comments:

Rachel R. Resnick, MS said...

"File not available. [S0144686X06005228a.pdf]." is the message I get when I click on the link.

experienced healthcare professional said...

Concerning music and the wellbeing of people with dementia:

There is a new book out there called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals.

This book also promotes music and other exceptional ideas with babies as the backdrop.

Check it out