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Music and Dementia
Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2025
- Author: Sandra Garrido
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 5 9 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 5 8 - 4
Music and Dementia: Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care presents research on the effect of music on the brain for neurodegenerative diseases and care. This vo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMusic and Dementia: Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care presents research on the effect of music on the brain for neurodegenerative diseases and care. This volume examines the neurological impact of music from research to clinical application, offering case studies and practical steps.
The current book will be of interest to researchers in dementia and neurodegeneration, as well as practitioners and clinicians interested in the therapeutic application of music in dementia care.
- Includes case studies and real-life examples on the impact of music on dementia care
- Offers practical steps for practitioners and caretakers caring for someone with dementia.
- Includes online platform which provides resources, tools and training for caregivers and practitioners
healthcare professionals, and researchers interested in the potential of music as a therapeutic tool. It will be particularly aimed towards aged care providers and staff, although the information will be relevant to family caregivers.
- No. of pages: 260
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443240591
- eBook ISBN: 9780443240584
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Sandra Garrido
Sandra Garrido has a background in both music and psychology and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour & Development at Western Sydney University. She previously received a Fellowship from the National Health & Medical Council of Australia to investigate the effects of music listening on people living with dementia and has been researching this topic for 8 years. She has published numerous articles on this topic in peer reviewed and industry journals as well as taking part in training for aged care staff on the effective use of music. She has developed online training and an alternative credential for aged care staff on the effective use of music and her guidelines for developing personalized playlist programs are widely in use in aged care in Australia.
Affiliations and expertise
Woodford, NSW, AUSTRALIA