This week we will look at a cost effectiveness synthesis that included music therapy as a non-pharmocological intervention. Livingston et al. (2014) conducted a synthesis paper in order to determine the cost-effectiveness of different sensory and behavioral interventions for agitation in adults with dementia. Continue reading
Tag Archives: dementia
Music Therapy for Older Adults with Dementia
Our First update of the year will be focused on some article concerning older adults with dementia. Two look at the impact of music therapy sessions on behaviors and the last will look at an evaluation of the Music in Dementia Assessment Scale. Continue reading
New Articles on MT for Agitation in Persons with Dementia
Agitation is a major issue for older adults with dementia. Older adults who have dementia with agitation often need more support services in order to ensure their safety. Two recent studies indicated that music therapy services may reduce the amount of agitation in older adults with dementia. Continue reading
MT for Agitation in Older Adults with Dementia
As mentioned in recent Music Therapy Research Blog (MTRB) post, there has been an heightened focus on research for older adult populations, in part due to the impending increase in the number of older adults. In this MTRB mash-up we will take a look at current research in music therapy for agitation in older adults with dementia. Continue reading
Systematic Review Supports MT for Dementia
A recent research focus has been on degenerative disorders of older adulthood due to the impending growth of this population in the coming years. One area of interest is identifying cost-effective treatments that can help families and individuals cope with dementia. A new study identified three promising non-pharmaceutical treatments, one of which was music therapy. Continue reading