Music as a healing art for older adults.

Full Abstract

There is increasing evidence of the importance of regular mental and physical exercise to maximize overall health and functioning in older adults. However, many individuals find that reduced strength or disabilities prevent them from participating in the kinds of exercise they enjoyed when they were younger. Music can provide the important benefits of both mental and physical stimulation to even frail older adults. Whether using Conductorcise for aerobic exercise, enjoying the communal experience of singing in a choir, or quietly reflecting on a music recording, music can serve as a healing art for older adults.

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Author information

Author/s: Sorrell, Jeannette A (JA); Sorrell, Jeanne M (JM);

Affiliation: Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA. jsorrell@gmu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services (J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Mar; vol 46 (issue 3) : pp 21-4

Dates: Created 2008/04/17; Completed 2008/05/22;

PMID: 18416271, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Aged
Dementia - prevention & control
Depression - prevention & control
Disabled Persons - psychology; rehabilitation
Frail Elderly - psychology
Geriatric Nursing - organization & administration

Geriatric Nursing - organization & administration
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Music Therapy - organization & administration
Nursing Homes
Treatment Outcome

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