Within the last decade music therapists have developed their work with
the elderly and with people with dementia. Drawing on the diverse
research and considerable personal experience of contributors from
around the world, Music Therapy in Dementia Care takes a comprehensive
look at music therapy as a means of improving memory, health and
identity in those suffering from dementia - particularly the Alzheimer's
type. It explores the issues which may arise in working with this group,
such as coping with wartime memories, and shows how music therapy
facilitates and enables communication through sound and movement. This
fresh, original book is an interesting and informative read for the
caregivers and families of dementia sufferers, and an essential resource
for music therapists and all those involved in psychogeriatry.