Music social prescriptions for people living with dementia
Music social prescriptions for people living with dementia
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Music for Dementia
Year of Publication:
2021
Publisher(s):
Music for Dementia
Publication Type:
Guides
Abstract:
This toolkit contains practical advice for social prescribing link workers to enable them to incorporate music-based activities into caring for people living with dementia.
The resource provides tips on how to assess music needs and create music-based social prescriptions for people living with dementia. It gives an overview of the benefits of music for health and wellbeing for people living with dementia and explains how link workers, family and friends can be actively involved in improving the quality of life of people living with dementia.
Main Focus: Wellbeing / Quality of life
Context: Primary Care
Participant Group: Older Adults
Art Forms: Music
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Music for Dementia (2021). Music social prescriptions for people living with dementia: A guide for Link Workers on how to include music when supporting people living with dementia, and their carers. Chelmsford: Music for Dementia.